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I can see how some people might interpret him that way. He has an extremely dry sense of humour (as opposed to a winking at the camera overstated Jimmy Fallon sense of humour) which people can often take as arrogance or cockiness. Especially if you don't get to know the person well over a period of time. The fact that those who do saw fit to nominate him above others makes me comfortable.

I've always been a dry, sarcastic type myself so I read him differently perhaps. If he has a fraction too much self-belief, then it am happy about that because he wouldn't have overcome some of the obstacles that have been placed in front of him otherwise. And if it was misplaced arrogance, I don't think he would be the tireless workhorse and self-improver that he is.
 

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Do I respect Rocky? Hell yes. He's an exceptional man and very good at what he does.

Would I get along with Rocky? Probably not. I'm probably too sensitive for his type of personality (nothing wrong with that mind) and I'd probably punch him out before too long. Not that there is anything wrong with either of us (well, technically I have a lot wrong with me but still) but we just wouldn't get along.
 
TheBrownDog said:
I can see how some people might interpret him that way. He has an extremely dry sense of humour (as opposed to a winking at the camera overstated Jimmy Fallon sense of humour) which people can often take as arrogance or cockiness. Especially if you don't get to know the person well over a period of time. The fact that those who do saw fit to nominate him above others makes me comfortable.

I've always been a dry, sarcastic type myself so I read him differently perhaps. If he has a fraction too much self-belief, then it am happy about that because he wouldn't have overcome some of the obstacles that have been placed in front of him otherwise. And if it was misplaced arrogance, I don't think he would be the tireless workhorse and self-improver that he is.
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I agree entirely. As I said, I think any misgivings or reservations on my part, come from deep within, at the back of my mind. I probably should have said it's something "I just can't put my finger on" and my previous post was really just a stab. I do recognise all the points you mention and that my reasoning is mostly illogical.:thumbsu:
TheBrownDog said:
I can see how some people might interpret him that way. He has an extremely dry sense of humour

I've always been a dry, sarcastic type myself so I read him differently perhaps..
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Hard to believe anyone is drier or more sarcastic than I. So much so that as I get older, I become more aware that so many people just don't "get" me, and I find myself making a much greater effort to convey when I'm joking. So I totally get how easy it is to be misunderstood.:cool:
 
Skoob said:
Hard to believe anyone is drier or more sarcastic than I. So much so that as I get older, I become more aware that so many people just don't "get" me, and I find myself making a much greater effort to convey when I'm joking. So I totally get how easy it is to be misunderstood.:cool:
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I think what helps rocky is the fact that he is as hard working as anyone out there. He isnt a person getting by oj his natural talent and demanding everyone else be as good as him. Was overlooked in the draft to start with, then put in a lot of effort, on his own time, to get himself up to scratch. He doesnt just talk the talk, but he walks the walk as well, and I think thats what gets the buy in from the other players. Having the mic on him for that part on fox footy was really insightful I thought, as to just how much pull he has with that midfield group, he is certainly calling the shots.
 
I can understand what skoob means, we all have someine we dont like just because they perhaps remind us of something or someone else. I can also see how some people are a little stand offish with Rocky, just cant make up their mind if they like him or not.
 
Remember that gun player in your school side, who wasnt quote the best player but worked his guts out, and expected everybody else to work their guts out and even though he was only in grade 10 and you were in grade 12 he told you off when you took the soft option, and he kinda pissed you off but you knew he was right so you just sucked it up but kinda thought he was too big for his boots and didn't maybe warm to him.

He grew up to be Tom Rockliff.

I still think Tom is more sergeant than captain material, but that may say more about me.
 

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matwt73 said:
Remember that gun player in your school side, who wasnt quote the best player but worked his guts out, and expected everybody else to work their guts out and even though he was only in grade 10 and you were in grade 12 he told you off when you took the soft option, and he kinda pissed you off but you knew he was right so you just sucked it up but kinda thought he was too big for his boots and didn't maybe warm to him.

He grew up to be Tom Rockliff.

I still think Tom is more sergeant than captain material, but that may say more about me.
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I agree with the blue^ but not the red.
I thought he was too big for his boots when he had a shot at Fev at training and at Stakes in a game, even if he was right. Having said that, it's that character that will help make him a leader. If he's going to take shots like that, he has to be right and doing his best. I think he is right and does his best.
As I've said, 2 years ago he might have been an upstart (in my eyes) but he now has the runs on the board. Definitely captain material, and that's from someone who doesn't 'love' him.
 
I think Leppa and the club got this pretty right. Brownie has to focus on himself this season. Jed will be a solid leader with the heir apparent waiting in the wings. Transition needs to be handled well - too drastic and the best bits of a culture can be lost without realising until too late. Too slow a transition and the energy of a new era can fade away. This year Jed with Rocky the clear second in command. Next year, Rocky takes over with the others stepping into VC roles and one or two of the next generation start as part of the leadership group eg. Mayes, Clarke.


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I can see it panning out this way... Jed stays sole captain until he is turning 30 so this season and next he will be sole captain. From there on he will be joint captain with Rocky for a further year to see how Rocky can handle being captain if he handles it well (which allows him to mature) then Adcock steps down and Rocky takes over. Rocky will be about 26 which is a prime age in todays age to be captain imo.
 
SizeMatters said:
I can see it panning out this way... Jed stays sole captain until he is turning 30 so this season and next he will be sole captain. From there on he will be joint captain with Rocky for a further year to see how Rocky can handle being captain if he handles it well (which allows him to mature) then Adcock steps down and Rocky takes over. Rocky will be about 26 which is a prime age in todays age to be captain imo.
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I see it that way as well
 
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I think Leppa and the club got this pretty right. Brownie has to focus on himself this season. Jed will be a solid leader with the heir apparent waiting in the wings*. Transition needs to be handled well - too drastic and the best bits of a culture can be lost without realising until too late. Too slow a transition and the energy of a new era can fade away. This year Jed with Rocky the clear second in command. Next year, Rocky takes over with the others stepping into VC roles and one or two of the next generation start as part of the leadership group eg. Mayes, Clarke.


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Pretty happy about the appointments, the fact the players voted will mean the leaders already have the playing groups respect.

It would have been disappointing not to have seen Jed at the helm after learning and growing in the role last year.

I am huge Rocky fan and definitely believe leadership is one of his strengths. He has a year or two to smooth out a few of his abrasive edges too.

Ownership of our club has passed to the next generation of players, but we still have Brown, Merrett and Patfull to ensure they run it the right way.


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