Cotchin's first win as Captain

[tiggywigs]

No surprise that the Cotch lead from the front when we were under the pump in the first half.

A natural leader if ever I saw one.

His ability to impose himself on the contest is exactly what we need at the helm.

I respect Newy, but perhaps his time to relinquish the captaincy has come (at the start of next season of course).

 

[tunksy]

No surprise that the Cotch lead from the front when we were under the pump in the first half.

A natural leader if ever I saw one.

His ability to impose himself on the contest is exactly what we need at the helm.

I respect Newy, but perhaps his time to relinquish the captaincy has come (at the start of next season of course).

he was on fire then coped a heavy tag. then more importantly broke the tag and lifted the team

 

[Heisenberg_]

Here's hoping it's the first of many

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

I'm comfortable with them handing over the reigns for next year , 2013 or 2014. 2014 at the latest.

Cotch is definately the man for the job and Batchelor is the perfect vice.

 

[ata33cro]

Cotchin is the perfect captain for us, Im looking forward to watching him perform as captain before Newman returns

 

[Strawbs]

Definitely looks and sounds like Captain material. Just like Newman. Newman doesn't deserve to have the captaincy taken from him. Cotch's time will come.

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

Definitely looks and sounds like Captain material. Just like Newman. Newman doesn't deserve to have the captaincy taken from him. Cotch's time will come.

No..he should realise what is best for the RFC and hand the captaincy over gracefully (in Sept).

 

[Rustof]

In the middle for his first win as captain.

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[tunksy]

In the middle for his first win as captain.

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thanks rustof!!!!

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

No surprise that the Cotch lead from the front when we were under the pump in the first half.

A natural leader if ever I saw one.

His ability to impose himself on the contest is exactly what we need at the helm.

I respect Newy, but perhaps his time to relinquish the captaincy has come (at the start of next season of course).

After reiwoldt he is one of the very few players in our side to be able to do that... ...

 

[copthat]

In the middle for his first win as captain.

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Wtf was Thursfield doing at the start?

 

[tugga]

Wtf was Thursfield doing at the start?

I think Big Will was playing with Little Will.

 

[tunksy]

I think Big Will was playing with Little Will.

or big will has a big will and was reminding them all about it

 

[dothebowdenshuffle]

I reckon 2013 would be perfect time to hand captaincy on to Cotch. Let him keep playing his natural leaders game without that added burden as he builds his all round game. I'd also like to see Lids given a chance to lead our team next week (if Newy still out). Seems to be improving greatly as a leader with his hardness and work-rate. Be good for all round development I think. Bit worried about Foley though, seems to be struggling.

 

[Strawbs]

No..he should realise what is best for the RFC and hand the captaincy over gracefully (in Sept).

I don't see why that's what best for Richmond. Newman is highly respected, courageous and apparently a terrific leader around the club. Tom Harley wasn't anywhere near the best player at Geelong but was considered a great captain (as I've posted often - coincidentally when Geelong started winning flags). I love Cotchin's leadership and work ethic but I reckon it's insulting to Newman to take the captaincy off him at this stage. It's not like Cotchin is 27 and might miss the chance to be captain.

 

[juss]

Cotchin is still pretty young and it might not be a bad idea to hold off, perhaps make him vice captain next year and give him the captaincy in 2013. Definetely our next captain though.

That being said, I wouldn't be against him being captain next year, if the club felt the time was right.

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

. Newman is highly respected, courageous and apparently a terrific leader around the club.

I've heard he although respected and professional, he is not a 'leader' no more than say Lids. The type of boss that after the 'gee up' meeting, everyone grabs a coffee and says ''nice bloke isn't he...kind of lost my attention after the first 15 minutes though!"

Not wanting to get negative after the great win today....and obviously there was more to it than Cotchin being the captain today. Point taken though, no hurry...even though I believe he is ready and able!

 

[Jisha]

He was very, very extraordinarily good today. Is a star.

 

[Strawbs]

I've heard he although respected and professional, he is not a 'leader' no more than say Lids. The type of boss that after the 'gee up' meeting, everyone grabs a coffee and says ''nice bloke isn't he...kind of lost my attention after the first 15 minutes though!"

Not wanting to get negative after the great win today....and obviously there was more to it than Cotchin being the captain today. Point taken though, no hurry...even though I believe he is ready and able!

The coach must be talking through his clipboard then. He has often lauded Newman's leadership.

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

The coach must be talking through his clipboard then. He has often lauded Newman's leadership.

How unusual for a coach to back his cap't

 

[Strawbs]

Don't think anyone was holding a gun to Hardwick's head when he praised Newman's leadership. Who is your source re his lack of inspiration?

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

The friend of the guy that mops the floors in the canteen of course

Anyway...the thread is about Cotchin's first win as Capt. As someone else said, we can only hope there are many more wins...Cotchin or Newman...I couldn't care less TBH!

 

[UpTheGuts]

Don't have to be captain to be a leader. Newy should remain and drive us for at least another year. This is his first year without injury but I'd rather him focus on have a cracking preseason

 

[Strawbs]

The friend of the guy that mops the floors in the canteen of course

Anyway...the thread is about Cotchin's first win as Capt. As someone else said, we can only hope there are many more wins...Cotchin or Newman...I couldn't care less TBH!

Sadly at Punt Rd, I think that may be Hardwick.

 

[nugget_12]

Loved Cotchs performance today! definatly our next captain no doubt at all, but to take the captaincy of newy is premature! Newy is an outstanding captain and deserves the title!

Cotchs time as captain will come and will be a long term captain aswell!