Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

[jeemak]

Re: Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

Master of restraint! I just admire the club for trying something different. In the military they say ' lead whenever you can'. Not sure how it will work exactly, but sounds on the face of it a good idea.

Sorry GD, did I give an opinion when I said I wouldn't? Or did I talk about potential scenarios or outcomes?

[Hotdog60]

Re: Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

Macca has asked for players of good character, I think our young guys may have something to offer and it does give them a sense of belonging.
The important part will be when they do offer something is how it is handle from there.

[Bornadog]

Re: Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

Great to see Matty Boyd lead again for 2013. He is a great role model as an AFL player with his professionalism, the way he trains and prepares for a match.

Hopefully by year end some new blood will emerge for a future captaincy replacement.

I think front runner at this stage is Higgins.

[Ozza]

Re: Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

Great to see Matty Boyd lead again for 2013. He is a great role model as an AFL player with his professionalism, the way he trains and prepares for a match.

Hopefully by year end some new blood will emerge for a future captaincy replacement.

I think front runner at this stage is Higgins.

Hoping Higgins will have his best year yet - which will help him to really consolidate himself as a future leader/possible captain.

At this stage, he probably doesn't have enough runs on the board as a player to be well received as a skipper - but it may just be one very good season from him change that.

[Mofra]

Re: Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

Master of restraint!
I just admire the club for trying something different. In the military they say ' lead whenever you can'. Not sure how it will work exactly, but sounds on the face of it a good idea.

To continue the military theme, if you are appointed to a position of responsibility you are technically not a leader - you are a commander. You are still required to prove your worth as a leader.

Leader - Commander - Manager

The military preaches leadership at all levels in the chain of command - it sound like the Bulldogs are taking some of this theory into practice.
Awaiting a Gant Chart of the balance between Individual, Group & Task needs.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Matthew Boyd named Top Dog

I really would be surprised if anyone other than Wallis became the next captain. He's wise far beyond his years, handles the media and speaks exceptionally well and has been a poster boy in terms of marketing already.

I know the only issue is his age here, but give it another 12-24 months and he'll be close.