News Captain Cotchin

[Kyusss]

All the thousands of kids with 9 on their back get to keep it and the stupid tradition is gone! Give the 17 to a good kid and scrap the tradition don't even hold it for the next captain to have a choice

 

[Kyusss]

but wouldn't that kid want to make a number his own (apparently you cant do that with 17 )

seriously though, I'd bench it for 5-10 years. Comes across a tad cheap to be reserved for only the capt one year, and given to a mostly unproven 2-3 year kid the next. Similar to Richo and 12 (for the opposite reason). He wanted 12 back in circulation ASAP so it didn't carry too much a burden for the next kid, I think we need to rest 17 so it will mean something other than being the fish John West rejected for the next kid.

Sure can make 17 his own number wear it for 10 years and create history in it rather than just being the jumper the captain wears no matter what! Dumb tradition thrilled its gone

 

[theflea]

did anyone notice how cotch forgot about what you call edited video's ie highlights on roar vision? i guess im saying for all those crapping on about how cotch wouldnt forget things in a media interview that lids did and bc of that he's not captain material.silly real silly.

 

[Bird Man]

... Seeing a kid wear it just wouldn't feel right

 

[3rdManUp]

It is as prophesied

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Sure can make 17 his own number wear it for 10 years and create history in it rather than just being the jumper the captain wears no matter what! Dumb tradition thrilled its gone

Stupid statement, Cotchin couldnt have made 17 his own with 10 years as captain?

Every number has a legacy, no number is clean. The notion that a player will "make the number their own" is just stupid. Is Rioli having a lesser legacy because he wore 17?

Only dumber argument in this whole thing is people saying he cannot change numbers because merchandise they own.

 

[TiggerMan22]

Kind of feel like Deledio should have been captain. He has been around longer, he has been our best player for ages, he has been so consistent and he is a great leader. He has just been so loyal to the club, I feel like he deserved it. He could have easily been captain for 5ish years and then handed it over to Cotch, now he will not ever get the chance to captain. Seems a bit unfair to him

 

[Grockadoc]

I would have liked Lids to captain for a couple of years, to allow Cotch to maintain the level of football he showed this year before the added burden of captaincy. That being said, great news for Cotch.

 

[JR#8]

I'm not sure I agree with people saying Lid's is a great leader. When I think of Lid's being a leader I always remember the game where he was captain and Cousins had to grab him by the jumper to lead the team out.

 

[Bruce Monteath]

Sorry can't believe some of what I am reading. Cotchin is a once in a generation player the likes we haven't seen at our club for many years. That we've just officially capped him as our captain should earn both him and the club nothing but plaudits.

That we're still arguing about a number or other candidates misses the point.

This is the bloke that can lead the team to that elusive premiership. He has that rare quality of being both a star and an outstanding leader. You have seen it from day one.

It's done now and I believe we have one of the best captains in the league.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

did anyone notice how cotch forgot about what you call edited video's ie highlights on roar vision? i guess im saying for all those crapping on about how cotch wouldnt forget things in a media interview that lids did and bc of that he's not captain material.silly real silly.

What like who the club plays next , or that Black Caviar is a mare when making the comment on the lines of being hang like Black Caviar ?

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

I felt a climax, dunno about you.

I see what you did there

 

[jesterx]

He's an excellent speaker as well, can string together a few sentences for the media without sounding like a typical footballer. Needs to cut out some um and ahh's and look and obviouslys and he'll be a gun orator too!

Did anyone get a glimpse of Grigg's wicked mo in the Cotchin on captaincy video? Serious business!

 

[theflea]

What like who the club plays next , or that Black Caviar is a mare when making the comment on the lines of being hang like Black Caviar ?

and how can you forget a highlight. people forget things irrespective of the topic. no biggy.

 

[Harmichael]

Hendrix foretold when he sang - "If Cotch was 9". Only a fool would deny Jimi's vision.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

and how can you forget a highlight. people forget things irrespective of the topic. no biggy.

Forgetting what you piss out of is no No Biggy ?

 

[theflea]

Forgetting what you piss out of is no No Biggy ?

well if you dont follow the nags why would you know or care. the point is the devalue a person just bc he forgot something imho is rediculous.

 

[tigs2010]

Just wanted to get my new Capt Chimp avatar in this thread.

Congrats Cotch.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

Glad that Lids got VC, good reward for him after signing the five year contract last year.

 

[Truetiger]

Who cares if he forgot something. So everyone is perfect are they. All i know is Cotchin continues to speak well in the media. We could not have anyone better leading us into many successful years to come.

 

[theflea]

Who cares if he forgot something. So everyone is perfect are they. All i know is Cotchin continues to speak well in the media. We could not have anyone better leading us into many successful years to come.

exactly. it was pointed out when lids forgot something in an interview that bc of this he would be a poor leader/captain. i totally agree with what your saying.just pointing this out.

 

[Kyusss]

Stupid statement, Cotchin couldnt have made 17 his own with 10 years as captain?

Every number has a legacy, no number is clean. The notion that a player will "make the number their own" is just stupid. Is Rioli having a lesser legacy because he wore 17?

Only dumber argument in this whole thing is people saying he cannot change numbers because merchandise they own.

Couldn't be too dumb Cotchin kept 9 felt it was his number ! Good work cotch! Make the number 9 yours forget the 17 ridiculous gimmick

 

[Capitano_Cotch]

At least Cotch is guaranteed to sign a new deal now
I'm sure some people on this board may have been a touch nervous!

CARN THE TIGZ!!!!

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

well if you dont follow the nags why would you know or care. the point is the devalue a person just bc he forgot something imho is rediculous.

Let's not get carried away here flea , afterall I am only trying to add a little humour after you brought up Cotchin making the slightest of errors in press conference , I am more than happy to forgive him .
He was lost for words , he wasn't trying to pull a gag and he wasn't able to roll through it .

 

[mcuzzy]

I'm not sure I agree with people saying Lid's is a great leader. When I think of Lid's being a leader I always remember the game where he was captain and Cousins had to grab him by the jumper to lead the team out.

gotta let that go, was years ago, he has taken a few steps up in maturity and leadership since then