Player Watch #26: Cale Hooker - Back against Brisbane! - 11/4

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Towno78

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Its interesting to me that he is never mentioned as a potential captain....think he has been the emotional leader of the team, on-field at least, since we lot Jobe for good.

If we keep Carlisle, then we should play Hooker forward.....his ability to draw the number 1 defender will be critical to JD's development. Three goals against Rance in those conditions was a great effort.
I think he is the standout candidate for captain 2016.
 

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Still very much want Jobe to captain next year, then pass it on to Heppell. Love Hooksy's leadership, determination and his celebrations though. What a wonderful player and personality.
 

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Yeah. Personally I'd rather him or Hurley to Heppell as captain at this point.
Which is not to say Heppell won't make a great captain, but I think it's too soon, and possibly not as strong a leader now as he will become. He'll be better for the experience this year though.
 

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Don't see how playing great at both ends of the field prevents him making the squad. He is like the ideal player for any team.
100% agree with you - but given the AA team ends up having players played randomly out of position just to fit them in, logic is sorely missing in the selection process. :p
 

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I've loved Cale's attitude whilst playing forward. The only thing that has prevented him from having a serious impact down there at times has been his accuracy. Still, it's best that he head back to defence with Hurley, as the losses of Fletcher and Carlisle in one off-season leave us very short in that area.

It's actually hard to believe the level of surprise at this, in hindsight:

 
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