Selwood named Cats Captain

[LadyPants]

http://www.gfc.com.au/geelongnews/newsarticle/tabid/3933/newsid/128051/default.aspx

I couldn't see another thread about it.

 

[FoxC]

Overrated hack who's been lucky to have 3 premiership medals. Will be shown up by Hawks superstars this year now that Ling has retired.

 

[Cursed Cat]

Jimmy VC

 

[muttweed]

http://www.gfc.com.au/geelongnews/newsarticle/tabid/3933/newsid/128051/default.aspx

I couldn't see another thread about it.

One on the Cats board already.

I'm happy with the decision, no surprises.

I would have loved Jimmy as captain too, but he's VC for now.

 

[AWOL]

One on the Cats board already.

I'm happy with the decision, no surprises.

I would have loved Jimmy as captain too, but he's VC for now??

Will he take over when Joel retires?!

Agree with being happy about the decision. Not at all surprised and am content that the club remains in good hands.

 

[syl]

Selwood and Jimmy - very good choices.


Very happy for Selwood, he is an absolute star and deserves every accolade.

 

[Off The Couch]

Overrated hack who's been lucky to have 3 premiership medals. Will be shown up by Hawks superstars this year now that Ling has retired.

Insecure much.........


No surprise, good choice - either he or bartel would of been a good fit but selwood probably has the edge in terms of being able to direct on field and that is meant with no disrespect to Bartel.

 

[muttweed]

Others in the leadership group are Kelly, Corey, Taylor, Johnson and Enright.

No Scarlett or Chappy.... :/

 

[jd1991]

Congrats on the choice. The safe bet would always go to the more experienced performer, but that doesnt always lead to the best person for the role.

Geelong have done the right thing and gone for the braver choice.

 

[Old Skool]

Congratulation to the young bloke.

The changing of the guard continues.

 

[Natho]

Well deserved!

 

[E92_]

Expected Jimmy to get the captaincy or maybe Chappy.

 

[Donakebab]

Just a formality really, congrats to him none the less!

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

Others in the leadership group are Kelly, Corey, Taylor, Johnson and Enright.

No Scarlett or Chappy.... :/

Scarlett hasn't been in it since 2006, Chapman has probably withdrawn himself from it to concentrate on staying fit and injury-free.

 

[muttweed]

Scarlett hasn't been in it since 2006,

So? That never ruled him out for 2012.

 

[Kong]

It seems like only yesterday he was being taken in the '06 draft.

Gun.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Had a fair time of it since being drafted.

Expect a pretty smooth transition but I expect his real work will start in about 2 or 3 years. Will be interesting to see how he goes, he’s never played in a side that was even mildly unsuccessful – 3 flags, a runners-up and a prelim. Most captains appointed young seem to grow with the team and lead them up the ladder… all things being equal Selwood will probably be doing the opposite. You’d think he’d still be around for their next successful period though so could be a bit of a link between eras and perhaps that’s what they’re looking for.

 

[SirJimi05]

Good decision. Great player who leads by example.

 

[Jables]

Had a fair time of it since being drafted.

Expect a pretty smooth transition but I expect his real work will start in about 2 or 3 years. Will be interesting to see how he goes, he’s never played in a side that was even mildly unsuccessful – 3 flags, a runners-up and a prelim. Most captains appointed young seem to grow with the team and lead them up the ladder… all things being equal Selwood will probably be doing the opposite. You’d think he’d still be around for their next successful period though so could be a bit of a link between eras and perhaps that’s what they’re looking for.

They're still a premiership threat for a year or two...

 

[vinum coupe]

So? That never ruled him out for 2012.

He doesn't want to be in the leadership group. Neither does Chappy.

 

[RogersResults]

So? That never ruled him out for 2012.

According to Scott Gullan in "Greatness: Inside Geelong's Path to Premiership History", Scarlett chooses not to be available for the leadership group.

 

[Righteo]

They're still a premiership threat for a year or two...

I expect Geelong to stay in the top 8 for the next 10 years at least.

 

[CF]

According to Scott Gullan in "Greatness: Inside Geelong's Path to Premiership History", Scarlett chooses not to be available for the leadership group.

and according to Chris Scott on the last "On the Couch" post the 2011 GF Scarlett, while not wanting an official role in the leadership group, is one of the best leaders in the club.

Scarlett and Chapman and everyone else contributes a great deal of leadership and don't need to be in the Leadership group to do so. Any Geelong supporter who doesn't get this needs to keep their rather childish view of the world to themselves.

 

[Cursed Cat]

Others in the leadership group are Kelly, Corey, Taylor, Johnson and Enright.

No Scarlett or Chappy.... :/

Steve Johnson has come a long way since his club-imposed suspension by the leadership group in '07 - now he's part of the leadership group - kudos !

 

[muttweed]

He doesn't want to be in the leadership group. Neither does Chappy.

According to Scott Gullan in "Greatness: Inside Geelong's Path to Premiership History", Scarlett chooses not to be available for the leadership group.

I didn't know that...cheers