Did Hawthorn pick the wrong captain or do they just not have any good choices?

[Loken]

Stratton is clearly showing the signs of frustration as he and his side slip from last years top 4 finish to mid table so far and with several older players looking like they will be moved on, there will no short term success coming his way.

A lot of Hawthorn supporters were against Stratton being named captain but were any of the choices any better?

Shiels, Smith, Burgoyne, McEvoy or maybe Mitchell. Do any of them scream leadership?

You could argue McEvoy does from the way he plays but i don't know what he's like offield and like so many of his teammates he's closer to the end than the beginning.

So did they pick the wrong captain or did they have no good choices?

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Let's be honest here. Most supporters have absolutely no idea about what happens in footy clubs. For us, the captain does 90% of his job on match day, the other 10% of the job is done off field. In reality, it's most likely the complete opposite to that and the captains main job on match day is tossing the coin and running out first. No doubt there are moments in games etc where captains need to stand up etc, but the game is so regimented these days, with defence, mids and forwards in their own groups, there is likely a 'captain' on each line.

So if the players, who from memory pretty much voted unanimously for Stratton, thought he was the best option based on what he does for 90% of the time at the footy club, then it's hard to argue really.

In terms of match day, he's probably done this stuff for years, he's never been a big possession winner but someone who is rarely beaten. He's been down on form, but so have the whole club for much of the year

 

[rumply]

Has demonstrated many of the traits of previous Hawthorne captains beautifully in recent weeks, perfect selection...

 

[Great8]

All starts at the top with their racist President

 

[M Malice]

We could trade Luke Hodge to them for their 2019 1st rounder, not our captain but apparently he is a good leader.

 

[theyellowsash]

I heard a lot from hawthorn supporters for a few years that shiels was their next captain. what happened to him?

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Stratton is clearly showing the signs of frustration

What were these signs?

 

[yeahmate]

I defence of the captain:

1.Stratts has played in more winning premierships than Essendon has in the last 30 years

 

[FISTO]

A little from column A a little from column B

Tough times ahead for that club.

 

[iBeng]

Wont be long before Wingard steps up.

 

[Socrates2]

I would have gone with Paul Puopulo but even that is scraping the bottom on the barrel. I think they should recuit someone who can captain or give it to Poppy. Interestingly, the player who should be captain, Jarrod Roughead, has been discarded like a burnt piece of toast.

 

[Socrates2]

What were these signs?

The cowardly bruising of Fantasia's arm 163 meters behind play.

 

[Coaster2012]

Every team should pinch him for the rest of the reason so the flog can get what he deserves. What an embarrassment for Hawthorn to have that as their captain.

 

[PenAndPaper]

Has demonstrated many of the traits of previous Hawthorne captains beautifully in recent weeks, perfect selection...

If that's the case can't wait for him to keep that form going and winning a flag as captain

 

[masai]

Every team should pinch him for the rest of the reason so the flog can get what he deserves. What an embarrassment for Hawthorn to have that as their captain.

I think Chinese Burns are more appropriate, or even nipple cripples..

Obviously Roughie has BO, please send him a bar of Palmolive Gold.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

The cowardly bruising of Fantasia's arm 163 meters behind play.

That doesn't suggest that he's frustrated about Hawthorn's play this season. It's what he does to get inside his opponents head.

I understand people are offended by his actions but can they stay realistic

 

[Jibroni]

Give it to Worpel, maybe young but he shows leadership qualities.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

I heard a lot from hawthorn supporters for a few years that shiels was their next captain. what happened to him?

Actually not sure. Seemed it was primarily between Stratton and smith, but who knows.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Give it to Worpel, maybe young but he shows leadership qualities.

Tell me What happens when you take a second year player and thrust him into captaincy

 

[Rusty Brookes]

Interestingly, the player who should be captain, Jarrod Roughead, has been discarded like a burnt piece of toast.

He voluntarily stood down as captain and is struggling massively in the VFL. Was goalless on the weekend.

The Hawthorn players were given the choice and decided on Stratton. Maybe in hindsight not the wisest move - he struggled in 2017, was excellent in 2018 but that may have been the star burning bright before burning out. Gunston as vice captain has also struggled this year.

Shiels or McEvoy are the likely candidates and I still reckon they could have given it to Burgoyne for a year. Going forward Blake Hardwick and Jarman Impey are the two that stand out as future leaders of the club.

 

[Loken]

That doesn't suggest that he's frustrated about Hawthorn's play this season. It's what he does to get inside his opponents head.

How about stomping on a players foot and giving the bird to the crowd. Is that also "What he does to get inside his opponents head"?

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

How about stomping on a players foot and giving the bird to the crowd. Is that also "What he does to get inside his opponents head"?

The first one probably is. I haven't seen the second one

 

[funk44]

I would have gone with Paul Puopulo but even that is scraping the bottom on the barrel. I think they should recuit someone who can captain or give it to Poppy. Interestingly, the player who should be captain, Jarrod Roughead, has been discarded like a burnt piece of toast.

You'd have to turn the barrel over to find Puopulo

 

[Beerfish]

You'd have to turn the barrel over to find Puopulo

You'd also probably find he'd duck most of the issues a captain has to deal with.

 

[5ammy]

Would have thought the reigning Brownlow Medallist would be a 'good choice'. Perhaps next year?