Who's our next captain?
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Surely this poll only needs one option?
It’s Oscar every day of the week and twice on gamedays.
I don’t even think this broke down shitbox version of the Eagles could ‘Alex Pearce’ this captaincy appointment.
It’s Oscar every day of the week and twice on gamedays.
I don’t even think this broke down shitbox version of the Eagles could ‘Alex Pearce’ this captaincy appointment.
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I’m going with Allen. He’s the next generation and already shows maturity, class and nous 
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Or would that be added pressure that OA doesn't need yet?
Oscar probably. I came round him. I want young captain not stop gaps.
In fact I want us to break the record for young captain ever in afl.
In saying that the only issue with captaincy is the likely hood of captain being dislodged by another player in the future is unlikely. Looking at you Harley Reid
I mean look at it from a marketing perspective
In fact I want us to break the record for young captain ever in afl.
In saying that the only issue with captaincy is the likely hood of captain being dislodged by another player in the future is unlikely. Looking at you Harley Reid
No picture this a 19 year captain winning a flag. Is far better then a 28 year old captain winning flag.
I mean look at it from a marketing perspective
This plus FF for Captain I'm not sure is ideal .
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How's TK for captain material?
If we have a Nic Daicos or Andrew Brayshaw or JHF type I'd be frothing at them being captaincy.
Harley Reid for captain
Harley Reid for captain
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He's doing everything now as it is , not the Captaincy as well !!
Geez guys, too soon.
Anyway - Duggan
Anyway - Duggan
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I haven't really seen anything that screams leadership from Tim. Not to say he can't, I just haven't seen it and neck tatts are the effing worst.
He also has a huge burden to lead the midfield for the next few years. I would really prefer he foccused on that.
Club should just back in Oscar I reckon. He can be that bridge between the older guys and the new bloods.
John Worsfold was captain at 22, after 75 games.
Oscar will be 25 and played around 82 games.
He’s not even that young a captain.
Can’t be Barrass - even if he doesn’t leave it’s pretty obvious that he’s got that firmly on his agenda right now - not to mention he’s 28 in a couple of months.
Can’t be Duggan - he burns the ball and will ideally be replaced by someone younger, and better within 2-3 years….at which time he’ll be 29-30.
Oscar will be 25 and played around 82 games.
He’s not even that young a captain.
Can’t be Barrass - even if he doesn’t leave it’s pretty obvious that he’s got that firmly on his agenda right now - not to mention he’s 28 in a couple of months.
Can’t be Duggan - he burns the ball and will ideally be replaced by someone younger, and better within 2-3 years….at which time he’ll be 29-30.
I don't think Duggan's kicking ability affects his leadership credentials. In fact I would argue if Duggan is at his ceiling, I'd be more inclined to go with him as Captain. It would weigh heavily on whoever is given the role for the next few years. We can afford for Duggan to carry that burden given his output. If it affects Oscars performances well there goes a lot of pretty critical goals.
Thankfully both have tried their hand at it this season and both have put out some of their best games while in the role.
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For me it's Oscar.
He already is extremely well spoken and considered in media apperances (which captains will need to do).
He busts his gut every time he's on the field.
He has had captaincy on game day before so has had a taste for it already and has done well and as per the latest coast to coast pody he's comfortable with delegating when needed.
He is a diehard for the club and I can't see it being anyone else.
He already is extremely well spoken and considered in media apperances (which captains will need to do).
He busts his gut every time he's on the field.
He has had captaincy on game day before so has had a taste for it already and has done well and as per the latest coast to coast pody he's comfortable with delegating when needed.
He is a diehard for the club and I can't see it being anyone else.
Depends - does it pay more?
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I was pretty bullish on Barrass as captain previously but it didn’t appear to sit all that well with him in the games he was stand In captain. Just seemed like it overwhelmed him a bit
Conversely, Duggan and Allen both stepped up when given their turn so it’s a race in two I think.
Either one I’d be fine with but with the retirements of Shuey and Hurn combined with the young players starting to emerge it feels like we’re seeing the end of an era
It remains to be seen what happens off field this off season but the time feels right for the club to forge a new identity. With that in mind I think Oscar Allen serves as the best choice to be the face of the club as we embark on the journey back to the top.
I’ve no issue with Duggan but I have the feeling Allen could blossom into one of the great AFL captains
Conversely, Duggan and Allen both stepped up when given their turn so it’s a race in two I think.
Either one I’d be fine with but with the retirements of Shuey and Hurn combined with the young players starting to emerge it feels like we’re seeing the end of an era
It remains to be seen what happens off field this off season but the time feels right for the club to forge a new identity. With that in mind I think Oscar Allen serves as the best choice to be the face of the club as we embark on the journey back to the top.
I’ve no issue with Duggan but I have the feeling Allen could blossom into one of the great AFL captains
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Oscar.
2nd choice is Elijah Hewett.
2nd choice is Elijah Hewett.
Has to be Reid - the messiah & greatest player of all time not to have played must surely be the first rookie to be captain in the AFL
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Oscar Allen by the length of the Polly Farmer freeway
Based off the games we've seen this year where it was handed around, it's surely Allen - plus he is the right age and clearly well loved by players and fans.
That said I do get the feeling Duggan would rise to the task and you'd trust him to set a pretty good standard.
That said I do get the feeling Duggan would rise to the task and you'd trust him to set a pretty good standard.
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