News Pav Steps Down From Captaincy

[gaskin]

It's going to Fyfe. Its not even close or worth debating.

It was mentioned at training before the break that Mundy had the vote of the players. Whether it's true or not I don't know.

 

[DudleyDocker]

Is this fly hit or still trying to get him?

Splat buddy

 

[Sweetback]

The thing that goes against Fyfe the most is that putrid suit he wore recently.

 

[FreoRicci]

Pavlich has led Freo as captain for 189 games (out of 335). Only five players have captained their side to more games in AFL history. Kernahan has the most as captain with 226 at Carlton. What a leader and what a player Pav has been for Freo. Led us out of the rebuild in 2007, and through the Harvey decision in 2011. That 6 goal performance, whilst battling achilles soreness, against Geelong in the elimination final 2012 has to be his best as captain. Just wish he had lifted the cup in 2013, would've been the ultimate reward for his loyalty and dedication to the club. Can't wait for his 350th. Legend

 

[electricfeel]

The thing that goes against Fyfe the most is that putrid suit he wore recently.

But nobody else could've pulled it off!

 

[Grape Bear]

But nobody else could've pulled it off!

Um... I'm not sure he did.

 

[Bastyy]

uebergang for captain

 

[jerms]

FOR PAV.

There's our 2016 slogan - #ForPav.

 

[DannyTheDoorman]

uebergang for captain

Piss Awf

 

[electricfeel]

Um... I'm not sure he did.

He totally did. I loved it!

There's our 2016 slogan - #ForPav.

Last year they had #thereforpav for his 300th game. #ForPav is fitting. Not sure FC marketing team would do it though but I'm gonna start using it anyway

 

[Caldera]

Pav, all class. Thanks for your leadership through good times and bad.

 

[wayToGo_]

Has there ever been a more classy player any person in the AFL than Pav? One of the most selfless leaders ever to play the game and he will be just as valuable supporting the new Captain this year.

Agree the front runners are clearly Mundy and Fyfe. With such good support in the leadership group I think Fyfe will be ok taking over the reins now - it'd be a steep learning curve but I think he'd relish in it. He may be young but he is a meticulous planner, a work-horse, a responsibility taker and inspires on-field. Having said all that, Mundy is the same and would come in as a far more experienced leader. I'd be happy with either personally. Regardless, those two and Pav will remain part of the leadership group as I suspect will Sandi and Spurr.

Walters must surely join the leadership group this year. Not sure of the final spot, maybe Ibbo or Dawson? Barlow or Neale might be options also but perhaps too many midfielders in there if they are.

 

[free at last]

All I can say is PAV,thank you so much for leading our club like no other has before.You have set a benchmark of what is expected to lead the FFC....LEGEND

 

[caramello]

The candidates would be Mundy, Fyfe or Ibbotson maybe.

IMO Fyfe is too young

How old was Pav when he became Captain? 25. Negates your comment that Nat is too young. He is 25 this year.

 

[meima]

uebergang for captain

Peel thunder maybe freo impossible.

 

[Square Peg]

The king is dead, long live the king

 

[Mr Peabody]

The king is dead, long live the king

Thank you very much....but the King won't be leaving the building without a Cup under his arm.

 

[Banker]

I think it should be Mundy but I'm afraid he might be slowing down.

Captaincy comes with a lot of unwanted scrutiny, Fyfe should play 1 more season without it imo.

 

[riffraff]

Maybe hand it over until his final game. Its only fair he gets to captain Fremantle's first premiership.

 

[Sir Deadly]

Thank you #ForPav

 

[tek87]

the logical replacement is obviously Frodo Ballantyne. would love to see it but it will be either Mundy or Fyfe

 

[Freeeoo]

Well done to the great man, all class.

Fyfe will be the next captain.

 

[Shadow Man]

I'd love to see Micky B for two years and then hand over to Fyfe.

By the sounds of it he is having a very good pre-season and is certainly held in high regard by the playing group.

 

[Granny Val]

Still in shock. Wanted the great man to captain another year, but all good things come to an end. Have been so proud to have Pav as our captain over the last nine years. Classy and respectful, he has always been outstanding. Big shoes for whoever follows. #ForPav

 

[frenchconnection]

The candidates would be Mundy, Fyfe or Ibbotson maybe.

IMO Fyfe is too young

How old is Fyfe? John Worsfold was only 24 when he became captain of West Coast.