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mellowyellow
28 Aug 2004, 15:08
Just announced on 10 proir to the match that this will be Campbells last game as captain.
And in quality commentating Brian Taylor announces he's retiring full stop, just seconds after being told it's just from the captaincy...
Farewell to someone who seemed to be an indifferent captain, at least from my perspective.
Retiring? thought he was gunna go another season? but its better for the R.F.C if he does and also himself! times right for him. if he did continue i would nt see him doing to much more than he has done this year, which isnt alot. to old for the game!
tiger of old
28 Aug 2004, 15:34
Kane johnson>Mark Coughlan :)
cheers!
coughlan seems bit young... give him a few more years b4 captancy. for me itll be johnson or brownie! :D
they mentioned Ottens and Richo but i think it will be Johnson with Cogs after him
rfctigerarmy
28 Aug 2004, 19:11
With Wallace as coach, I think its a toss up between Brown and Richardson. However, I think either Johnson or Coughlan would be best suited.
One this I disagree with is this #17. I dont think it should go to the captain. Even though I didnt see Jack play, I would rather other players made their own number. Richardson as 17? Coughlan as 17? Johnson as 17? I dont think it fits.
Darth_Tiger
28 Aug 2004, 19:39
Retiring? thought he was gunna go another season? but its better for the R.F.C if he does and also himself! times right for him. if he did continue i would nt see him doing to much more than he has done this year, which isnt alot. to old for the game!
you misunderstand, he has given up the captaincy not retired. he WILL be playing next year.
GhostofJimJess
28 Aug 2004, 23:05
To award him the captaincy would be the making of Brad Ottens.
The major problem with this, however, is perception. It would seem as though he was given the captaincy to keep him at Tigerland, depite him being the obvious candidate for the job.
Consequently, I think Johnno will get the nod.
Darth_Tiger
28 Aug 2004, 23:08
sugar will get it i reckon
Luke Logan
28 Aug 2004, 23:24
bull dust, he jst resignsd o captain. he's nt retririn!
Bojangles17
28 Aug 2004, 23:30
sugar will get it i reckon
Odds
5-2 Johno
7-2 Brown
9-2 Bowden
8-1 coughlan
GhostofJimJess
28 Aug 2004, 23:30
bull dust, he jst resignsd o captain. he's nt retririn!
I'm assuming "Wheel Of Fortune" isn't that huge in your household ...
oh_my_hat
28 Aug 2004, 23:35
With Wallace as coach, I think its a toss up between Brown and Richardson......I think Richo withdrew himself from the leadership group last year and has no ambition to be captain. If I recall correctly he was captaining the side the night he infamously gave up on a play when Knighter bounced the ball in front of him on the lead and also abused the crap out of Rodan for fumbling a handball in the goalsquare. I'd have either Ottens or Johnson. Probably Johnson as his love for the club is well documented but if giving Ottens the captaincy keeps him at Tigerland then I'd give it to him. Oh yeah and Andrew Raines wears no. 4 next year.
onthefull
28 Aug 2004, 23:42
if you want richo to play crap then make him captain. he really sucked in those games last year when he was captain
Punt_Road_Roar
29 Aug 2004, 00:10
Kane johnson>Mark Coughlan :)
cheers!
Coughlan > K.Johnson
Cheers
Some of you may think he is too young just yet, but you only have to look at the Roos appointing Carey in the early 90's or more recently Eagles Appointing Cousins, to notice that its not such a crazy idea making a young man captain.
He has leadership skills written all over him you cant argue that!
Darth_Tiger
29 Aug 2004, 00:18
he has really been good these last two games considering how long he has been out for, i wouldnt be against him being made captain.
rfctigerarmy
29 Aug 2004, 00:41
Bowden would have to be some sort of chance for the captaincy..
Fishfinger
29 Aug 2004, 03:40
Bowden would have to be some sort of chance for the captaincy..Johnson or Ottens for mine.
Coughlan seems very ill at ease doing media which is a big part of the captaincy.
Wouldn't be fazed if Cogs got it though.
Tigerland
29 Aug 2004, 06:39
I'm assuming "Wheel Of Fortune" isn't that huge in your household ...
Luv it!
Truetiger
29 Aug 2004, 10:11
Johno No thanks
Joel Bowden has played for Richmond from day1 and the fact he has changed his game since playing in the seconds and watching that Foxtel Interview with him should be enough for Terry to give it to Joel. He loves this club more then anyone and has shown that during the interview.
Note to Danny! when you said who you think could be next in charge you left out Joel whats the go?
Joel for Captain.
Coughlan/Johno Vice Captain
Would be a big mistake to give it to Cogs . He has a really big future ahead of him but it is all based potential . It is the same thing we have been doing for decades now....... Seeing a young bloke put 10 - 20 games together and hailing them as the next messiah ? Remeber the likes of Justin Pickering and Des Ryan? they were going to conquer the world as well.
Coming back from pretty serious injury he needs to be given time to establish himself at the "elite" level and we really should just pull back a little and not put too much pressure on him .
A season and a half do not make the player . Johnson for mine
tiger of old
29 Aug 2004, 14:02
Johno No thanks
Joel Bowden has played for Richmond from day1 and the fact he has changed his game since playing in the seconds and watching that Foxtel Interview with him should be enough for Terry to give it to Joel. He loves this club more then anyone and has shown that during the interview.
Note to Danny! when you said who you think could be next in charge you left out Joel whats the go?
Joel for Captain.
Coughlan/Johno Vice Captain
Players who love the club dont always make good captains.perfect example Richo.
Granted Joel has had a fantastic 2nd half of the year however he dosent inspire as a leader.he,s too aloof.Gifted yes-leader of men No.
cheers!
I'm assuming "Wheel Of Fortune" isn't that huge in your household ...
Gold !!! :D
itsintheblood
29 Aug 2004, 22:11
I cant wait to see the back of campbell. He is by far the worst captain in the AFL. Dont play on wayne. Retire immediately. You give us nothing with your crap little kicks.
1980GFVideo
29 Aug 2004, 22:51
Would be a big mistake to give it to Cogs . He has a really big future ahead of him but it is all based potential . It is the same thing we have been doing for decades now....... Seeing a young bloke put 10 - 20 games together and hailing them as the next messiah ? Remeber the likes of Justin Pickering and Des Ryan? they were going to conquer the world as well.
Coming back from pretty serious injury he needs to be given time to establish himself at the "elite" level and we really should just pull back a little and not put too much pressure on him .
A season and a half do not make the player . Johnson for mine
We certainly hail young players who have shown that they can simply make AFL players only because they are contrasted against such a poor middle leadership group. These guys who made thier debuts havent yet shown they will be half the player Cambpell will be as yet.
Without doubt the worst 4 time B&F, 3 time runner up in the B&F, 2 time All-Australia player of all time, if not the worst player ever.
Everyone on our list has already proved they are better than Campbell simply by being on the list.
cairo tiger
30 Aug 2004, 04:03
prediction-cambpell will be given similar treatment to knights but only with a bit more dignity, excpect to retire at end of year
SaveFeriss
30 Aug 2004, 11:50
Ottens is the logical choice, could be real good too if he got a bit of aggro into him like Staff, just not as reckless or obvious.