Review NMFC Captain Thread

[The Nostradamus]

Sheez

Captained once this year already
Now give him the full time gig

 

[BrownPaperBag]

Sheez

Captained once this year already
Now give him the full time gig

Nah let him play he will be contending with a greater role on ball let him concentrate on that.

I think he could do it but I’d like to see him free of that extra pressure

 

[Passmore]

I'd go Harry. He's not your normal 20yo.

We're going as far as his cohort takes us. Time for him to lead them.

 

[King Corey]

Fwiw I think Harry would be a cold hearted assassin as leader.

More tunnel visioned set the standard Nathan Buckley than pal and buddy Luke McDonald.

 

[giantroo]

As Denis said:

 

[Only Forwards]

I have advocated for Sheez to become captain for a while.

However I am also aware that what I think or want and what the club are largely two different things.

I envisage that you next Captain will be Souv.

I expect that the leadership group next year will be

Souv C
Sheez VC
X DVC

In wanting out, if he stays it simply cannot be Jy.

 

[Cyber_punk]

This week's developments reminding me of this thread.

Decisive result. A landslide, even.

 

[BrownPaperBag]

As Denis said:


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Ando can **** off.

Anyone else sick of these campaigners who know **** all weighing in.

I’m happy for Harry to be or not be captain it’s the ****wits who opine who should do what with no credibility in the game saying what clubs should do

 

[Chadwiko]

Ando can **** off.

Anyone else sick of these campaigners who know **** all weighing in.

I’m happy for Harry to be or not be captain it’s the ****wits who opine who should do what with no credibility in the game saying what clubs should do

... the article is quoting Denis Pagan saying that he believes Sheezel should be captain.

 

[BrownPaperBag]

... the article is quoting Denis Pagan saying that he believes Sheezel should be captain.

Ok frankly I hate journos

 

[CURVE]

Larkey to Captain in 2026

Exclusive Larkey set to be Roos skipper after Simpkin's failed trade push

Larkey set to be Roos skipper after Simpkin's failed trade push​

Nick Larkey

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Nick Larkey

Age

27

Ht

198cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.5

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.5

3star

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1.4

5star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

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3.0

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

is set to be named new North Melbourne captain

By Callum Twomey
Dec 8, 2025, 3:14 pm

Nick Larkey

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Nick Larkey

Age

27

Ht

198cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

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8.5

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

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3.0

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

and Jy Simpkin

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Jy Simpkin

Age

27

Ht

183cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

8.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

20.6

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.5

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

after North Melbourne's loss to Carlton in R6, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

NICK Larkey

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Nick Larkey

Age

27

Ht

198cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.5

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

is set to be North Melbourne's next captain after being voted in as the club's new skipper.

AFL.com.au understands Larkey is set to lead the Roos in 2026, taking over the position from Jy Simpkin

12

Jy Simpkin

Age

27

Ht

183cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

8.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

20.6

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.5

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

.

The board will have to ratify the decision before an announcement is confirmed.

Simpkin was co-captain for two seasons before taking over the sole captaincy in 2025 but after he explored a trade out of the Roos in the off-season, he stepped aside from North's leadership process ahead of next year.

 

[roos_tt29]

Solid leadership group too. Good to see LDU voted in:

 

[DarwinRoo]

Was he at the AFLW GF?

 

[Chadwiko]

Welp, not the selection I was hoping to see, but I'll fall in line and back him in. He obviously loves the club and is respected by his peers so who the hell am I to disagree.

However, he simply must cut out the on-field sooking and finger pointing moving forward. Can't have the Captain doing that stuff.

 

[Themanbun]

Fwiw I think Harry would be a cold hearted assassin as leader.

More tunnel visioned set the standard Nathan Buckley than pal and buddy Luke McDonald.

I'm starting to suspect there's a not insignificant playing contingent whose may feel a bit put out of place by said tunnel vision. I hope not, but can't shake the feeling.

 

[amaz199]

Larkey can be a bit of a hot head on field but in a way that's a good thing.

Demand something and anything to get the playing group up to scratch.

 

[FlyHigh18]

Uninspiring is about the only word I can think of

 

[SunnyBoner]

I don't like the idea of a captain sitting at full forward. I suspect this might also signal a positional change to CHF where he is more involved in the game and we have a bigger body with stickier hands (Darling/Trembath) at full forward.

 

[Shazeezal]

Happy for this.
Larkey to shoulder most of the burden for a couple of years, and Harry to take over at 22, just as we are starting to play finals.

 

[muttley45]

Even though not named in the " Leadership Group " i have zero doubts Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

33

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

will continue to provide his valuable input in that regard.

 

[Shazeezal]

I don't like the idea of a captain sitting at full forward. I suspect this might also signal a positional change to CHF where he is more involved in the game and we have a bigger body with stickier hands (Darling/Trembath) at full forward.

Definitely like to see him spend more time at CHF.
I like the idea of us clearing out the goal square periodically for one of Trembath, Curtis, Zuurhar or Dovaston (premature I know) - whoever has the best match-up. Its what Brisbane started to do more of when they recruited Charlie Cameron ... they instantly looked dangerous up forward.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Not a massive fan and believe there are better options.

If it makes him lead and compete however, then it can only be an improvement.

 

[King Corey]

I think Nick is the kind of guy who will wholeheartedly buy into this position.

He's a gregarious, passionate guy. Now he has his football platform to take charge, do the talking and lead the way.

Congratulations Admiral Captain Piett Nick.

 

[muttley45]

I wonder if in the final huddle before the game, Larks will give his address in the voice of Damian Barrett or Rafa Nadal to get a group giggle.

 

[Passmore]

Solid leadership group too. Good to see LDU voted in:

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Hey zoomba23 "swingman"...