Opinion Hawthorn's next captain

[HODGEYROAD]

Notice I said at the end of this year.

Yeah I know but I just wouldn't try and fix what isn't broken at this stage.

 

[Off The Couch]

Yeah I know but I just wouldn't try and fix what isn't broken at this stage.

Maybe it is broken and hence the suspensions and now this.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Maybe time for Hodge to pass the baton to Lewis for a few years and then groom Shiels. I don't think Roughy needs the extra burden of captaincy whereas I think Lewis would revel in it. An orderly off-season handover is probably not a bad thing.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Maybe it is broken and hence the suspensions and now this.

Until the on field performance of the team significantly declines I don't consider it broken....

 

[marklar]

Patrick Dangerfield in 2017

Nope, all our captains are one-club players since the 1950's.

 

[KOLOKOTRONIS]

In light of the recent foolishness, it would be the responsible move by hodge to hand it over to Lewis after he lifts the cup. He will restore his reputation.

I don't believe he needs to do this, however it will just solidify his good character.

KOLOKOTRONIS

 

[Noneedforaname]

Unfortunate timing, but anyhow ...

Lewis would surely still be the leading candidate. Though I'm not sure I wouldn't prefer to see him 'hot headed' and going at it harder. Certainly has been tempered, whether thats form, maturity, or the weight of responsibility of Captain in waiting...

Sheils may be in the pic for years down the track, but it's not just onfield he needs to lead. He's gotta have the off-field presence, media savvy, profile to go with it as well. Plenty of time (3-4 years) for that to develop. Then again, I'm all for sinking the claws into Gunston for life. Could travel down the same post footy career as Dunstall.

Frigg it though, 4 years ago I still had Xav as a future possibility. Anything can happen.

 

[threesixpio]

Straight to Shiels for mine - next year

 

[extractasam]

I wonder if McEvoy is still touted as a future leader? I remember the boys being big on his leadership qualities when he first arrived

 

[madhawksfan]

I wonder if McEvoy is still touted as a future leader? I remember the boys being big on his leadership qualities when he first arrived

Your captain should be one of the best, if not the best player, on the list. McEvoy is no where near that level yet. Lewis or Shiels are next in line with Langford a potential in the longer term.

 

[extractasam]

Your captain should be one of the best, if not the best player, on the list. McEvoy is no where near that level yet. Lewis or Shiels are next in line with Langford a potential in the longer term.

Yeah I do agree with you, McEvoy is not that. I just remember him being held in high regard and I wonder if he was shot down a little after being in and out of the side. Always good to have a large group of leaders

 

[tige19]

Probably a time to bump this.
2 suspensions this year resulting in 5 games missed.
Drink driving charge on the eve of finals. Willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. But due to external pressure and the club wanting to maintain a socially responsible image. I think it would be best if Hodge hands the baton to someone at years end.

Personally, I think Shiels should be our next captain. Lewis' is too hot headed, Roughy continually argues with umpires whilst ball still in play.
Shiels is in right age bracket as well.

Why should this be bumped? We haven't finished this season, Hodge will be captain regardless of any circumstances next season unless he decides to step down.

Why we have supporters wanting to create discussions like this on the eve of finals is bewildering.. The only time this should be bumped is 4:50pm GF day when Hodge is holding another premiership cup, you'll look like a real winner then won't you?

 

[tige19]

Until the on field performance of the team significantly declines I don't consider it broken....

Wowsers.. Who would have thought, you should be judged on how the team performs! AFL supporters/players and coaches have labelled Hodge the best captain in the league, yet we have supporters asking for the baton to be handed over? And to Lewis? The guy who routinely gets suspended just like Hodge? A guy who's last half of the year has declined in output!

The next captain should be Liam Shiels and this should and probably will happen after 2016.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Wowsers.. Who would have thought, you should be judged on how the team performs! AFL supporters/players and coaches have labelled Hodge the best captain in the league, yet we have supporters asking for the baton to be handed over? And to Lewis? The guy who routinely gets suspended just like Hodge? A guy who's last half of the year has declined in output!

The next captain should be Liam Shiels and this should and probably will happen after 2016.

Amazing isn't it ? Modern day society for you.

 

[tige19]

Yeah I do agree with you, McEvoy is not that. I just remember him being held in high regard and I wonder if he was shot down a little after being in and out of the side. Always good to have a large group of leaders

It was pretty well accepted that at the Saints he was next in like from Roo, it suited him as he was one of the first picked each week. At Hawthorn he's a fringe player, lucky that we have a developing Cegs ( who is the better tap ruckman ) and an old man on his last legs for competition. We recruit another decent ruck and Cegs continues his development then we will have BB playing out his contract at Box Hill.

I'm a big fan of Shiels and Langers, I think either of them could take it. Langers has a bit more spunk and will be a brilliant media personality, plus the way he attacks his footy screams follow me. Shiels is just an overall brilliant character, in the Andrew Swallow mould and Swallow is a very good leader.

 

[Flukey!]

Shiels when ever that is.

 

[A Cut Above]

Your captain should be one of the best, if not the best player, on the list. McEvoy is no where near that level yet. Lewis or Shiels are next in line with Langford a potential in the longer term.

The ruck is also the easiest position on the ground to get injured in and its tough to lead the team sitting in the stands. There's been a few great ruckmen captains over the years but its typically a job better suited to a team's best midfielder hence Crawford, Mitchell & Hodge.

I really like the idea of Langford captaining the side in future years though. He's very well spoken and I'm sure the corporate types would love him.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Can't believe Hodgey has gone from 'best captain there is' to 'time for him to hand over' He stays as captain for mine as long as he keeps playing and is happy to keep captaining. Regardless of the odd suspension and anything off the field he is still the best person for the job by a mile. Talk about a knee jerk reaction

 

[market]

lets get the next captain in place quick, then we can look for reasons to move him on too

 

[Phil McCreviss]

It's Lewis or Roughead. The rest aren't even in the frame and that's a fact

 

[seysearles]

It's Lewis or Roughead. The rest aren't even in the frame and that's a fact

 

[Off The Couch]

I can't believe that some would even put McEvoy on the frame. He has done absolutely nothing that indicates to me that he is captain worthy.

 

[Brant]

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I wouldn't want Gunston as Capt. He doesn't need the pressure & he isn't around the ball enough to influence the rest of the Team.

Lewis has to be in the running, Shiels behind him.

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

It's Lewis or Roughead. The rest aren't even in the frame and that's a fact

Shiels is well and truly in the frame. Has been touted as Hawthorn's next captain by many ex-players and media personalities.

 

[seysearles]

I wouldn't want Gunston as Capt. He doesn't need the pressure & he isn't around the ball enough to influence the rest of the Team.

Lewis has to be in the running, Shiels behind him.

He swings between fwd line and backline but i don't really care where he plays. He has leadership qualities.