GWS Giants Captain - Poll

[Colonial]

Who do you believe should be our Captain for the 2023 AFL season.

Should it be only 1? 2 ? 3? The whole team?

Someone new? Current? Go back to the past?

Poll list in no order really.

Reasons?

 

[Colonial]

Personally think Josh Kelly.
Talented, great speaker.

Cogs had his shot and while I love him as a player, a fresh approach with a new coach is needed.
Greene isn’t on the field often enough, warranted or not, to be Captain.

Tom Green

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Tom Green

Age

23

Ht

192cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

4.3

2star

HB

7.3

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.3

4star

CL

2.8

4star

D

11.5

3star

K

4.3

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.3

3star

CL

2.8

4star

D

11.5

3star

K

4.3

2star

HB

7.3

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.3

4star

CL

2.8

5star

as VC in prep for his future as Captain.

Obviously have no idea about behind the scenes.

 

[sydney_gws]

Personally think Josh Kelly.
Talented, great speaker.

Cogs had his shot and while I love him as a player, a fresh approach with a new coach is needed.
Greene isn’t on the field often enough, warranted or not, to be Captain.

Tom Green as VC in prep for his future as Captain.

Obviously have no idea about behind the scenes.

I agree Kelly is the logical selection. I would be surprised if he is not captain. However if all 3 from last year want to remain captain, maybe we retain 3 cocaptains.

 

[Colonial]

Would also have a 4 man leadership group.
Say Old Heads Ward and Davis with the youth of Taylor and Perryman/Peatling

 

[GWS Goose]

Would also have a 4 man leadership group.
Say Old Heads Ward and Davis with the youth of Taylor and Perryman/Peatling

Peatling seems out of place here.
What is the thinking on that one. Is he touted internally as a leader

Perryman, Taylor and Tom Green seem natural leaders and the club had Connor Idun in as well. Would have thought our future captains and leaders come from that lot.

 

[domologue]

Personally think Josh Kelly.
Talented, great speaker.

Cogs had his shot and while I love him as a player, a fresh approach with a new coach is needed.
Greene isn’t on the field often enough, warranted or not, to be Captain.

Tom Green as VC in prep for his future as Captain.

Obviously have no idea about behind the scenes.

Agree with everything said here really... except what planet are you on to think that Kelly is a great speaker?

Maybe he's better on the field/in the sheds... but mate, in front of a camera, he talks like a cardboard robot!

 

[MelbourneGWS]

I just think it would be better that Adam sticks with the current 3 co-captains structure OR decides on a single captain.

 

[Colonial]

Agree with everything said here really... except what planet are you on to think that Kelly is a great speaker?

Maybe he's better on the field/in the sheds... but mate, in front of a camera, he talks like a cardboard robot!

My opinion, but think he sounds like a leader when being questioned by the media. Cogs never sounded confident and TFG sounds like a mate having a discussion.

 

[domologue]

My opinion, but think he sounds like a leader when being questioned by the media. Cogs never sounded confident and TFG sounds like a mate having a discussion.

Fair call. I just wish it had a bit more charisma, charm or didn't sound quite so robitic. That said, he's been getting better every year. Similarly, the recent interview with HH shows he's been working on his media/public speaking in the past 12 months too.

 

[Callums_Guns]

GREENE TO LEAD
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Toby Greene will lead the GIANTS into a new era under head coach Adam Kingsley Adam Kingsley Age 48 Ht 183cm Wt 83kg Pos. Mid Career Season Last 5 D 16.9 4star K 11.5 4star HB 5.4 4star M 4.1 4star T 1.3 3star No current season stats available D 16.4 4star K 10.4 4star HB 6.0 4star M 3.0 3star T 1.0 3star , appointed as standalone captain for the 2023 AFL season. 29-year-old Greene is a foundation member of the club and one of the most decorated players in GIANTS history. The two-time All Australian and Club Champion winner was appointed co-captain ahead of the 2022 AFL season - alongside Stephen Coniglio 3 Stephen Coniglio Age 30 Ht 182cm Wt 83kg Pos. Mid Career Season Last 5 D 24.5 5star K 13.0 5star HB 11.5 5star M 3.8 4star T 4.7 5star CL 4.7 5star D 21.3 5star K 12.5 5star HB 8.8 4star M 2.4 3star T 3.8 4star CL 5.4 5star D 19.2 5star K 8.2 4star HB 11.0 5star M 3.6 4star T 2.2 4star CL 3.0 5star and Josh Kelly - and will take the reins as sole captain in 2023. Coniglio and Kelly have been appointed vice-captains. Greene said he was humbled to be appointed captain of the club he joined as an 18-year-old. “It’s a huge honour,” Greene said. “I've come a long way and it took a long time, but I’ve done a lot of work on my leadership skills. “As a young kid I was probably nowhere near it and was trying to find my way in AFL footy but I’m in my twelfth season now and I’ve been here since the start. “It’s a massive honour and I’ll be certainly putting all my time and effort into doing the best job I can.” The trio will be supported by a new-look leadership group with Tom Green 12 Tom Green Age 23 Ht 192cm Wt 92kg Pos. Mid Career Season Last 5 D 11.5 3star K 4.3 2star HB 7.3 5star M 1.8 2star T 2.3 4star CL 2.8 4star D 11.5 3star K 4.3 2star HB 7.3 4star M 1.8 2star T 2.3 3star CL 2.8 4star D 11.5 3star K 4.3 2star HB 7.3 5star M 1.8 2star T 2.3 4star CL 2.8 5star , Harry Perryman 36 Harry Perryman Age 25 Ht 187cm Wt 83kg Pos. Def Career Season Last 5 D 16.5 4star K 9.4 4star HB 7.1 4star M 4.5 4star T 2.8 4star MG 216.2 3star D 18.5 4star K 10.6 4star HB 7.9 4star M 4.5 4star T 1.3 2star MG 301.3 4star D 9.8 3star K 5.2 2star HB 4.6 4star M 3.4 4star T 2.8 5star MG 83.2 2star , Sam Taylor 15 Sam Taylor Age 24 Ht 198cm Wt 95kg Pos. Def Career Season Last 5 D 10.0 3star K 4.6 2star HB 5.4 4star M 3.3 3star T 2.1 4star MG 130.5 2star D 8.0 2star K 2.5 1star HB 5.5 3star M 2.8 3star T 2.5 3star MG 60.8 1star D 8.6 3star K 3.0 1star HB 5.6 4star M 1.2 2star T 2.8 5star MG 110.8 2star and Connor Idun 39 Connor Idun Age 23 Ht 193cm Wt 92kg Pos. Def Career Season Last 5 D 8.0 2star K 5.0 2star HB 3.0 3star M 3.0 3star T 2.0 4star MG 74.0 1star No current season stats available D 8.0 2star K 5.0 2star HB 3.0 3star M 3.0 3star T 2.0 4star MG 74.0 1star officially joining the group for the first time. In addition, Brent Daniels 16 Brent Daniels Age 25 Ht 172cm Wt 75kg Pos. Fwd Career Season Last 5 D 12.9 3star K 6.4 3star HB 6.5 4star M 2.6 3star T 2.9 4star G 0.4 3star D 10.3 3star K 4.3 2star HB 6.0 3star M 1.9 2star T 1.9 3star G 0.0 1star D 9.0 3star K 3.6 2star HB 5.4 4star M 1.6 2star T 3.0 5star G 0.8 4star , Harry Himmelberg, Lachie Ash and Isaac Cumming 13 Isaac Cumming Age 25 Ht 188cm Wt 84kg Pos. D/M Career Season Last 5 D 11.2 3star K 6.0 2star HB 5.2 4star M 2.4 3star T 2.3 4star MG 158.0 2star D 9.5 2star K 5.0 2star HB 4.5 3star M 1.5 2star T 2.5 3star MG 158.0 3star D 10.6 3star K 5.6 3star HB 5.0 4star M 2.8 3star T 2.6 4star have been named in an emerging leaders' group who will work closely with former co-captains Phil Davis 1 Phil Davis Age 33 Ht 197cm Wt 94kg Pos. Def Career Season Last 5 D 13.0 3star K 7.6 3star HB 5.4 4star M 5.2 5star T 1.7 4star MG 55.5 1star D 8.5 2star K 4.4 2star HB 4.1 3star M 3.4 3star T 1.3 2star MG 55.5 1star D 14.0 4star K 8.0 3star HB 6.0 4star M 5.8 5star T 1.4 4star and Callan Ward 8 Callan Ward Age 34 Ht 187cm Wt 83kg Pos. Mid Career Season Last 5 D 22.8 5star K 11.2 4star HB 11.5 5star M 3.8 4star T 4.3 5star CL 5.4 5star D 17.8 4star K 9.0 4star HB 8.8 4star M 2.3 2star T 2.3 3star CL 3.3 4star D 10.0 3star K 4.4 2star HB 5.6 4star M 3.0 3star T 1.8 4star . GIANTS General Manager of Football, Jason McCartney Jason Mccartney Age 50 Ht 191cm Wt 95kg Pos. D/F Career Season Last 5 D 10.7 3star K 7.1 3star HB 3.5 3star M 3.6 4star T 0.8 3star No current season stats available D 10.0 3star K 5.8 3star HB 4.2 4star M 3.8 4star T 0.6 3star , said Greene’s appointment followed a comprehensive process that settled on a one-captain model. “We’re thrilled to appoint Toby as captain of our club for 2023 and beyond,” he said. “Toby is not only one of the most dynamic players in the AFL competition, he’s also an outstanding leader who gets the most out of his teammates and is intent on driving the GIANTS forward to greater heights. “With a new head coach and new coaching group, we undertook a thorough leadership process with a preference for one-captain model as we embark on a new chapter for our club. “We congratulate Tom, Harry, Sam and Connor on officially joining the group for the first time. It’s a fantastic recognition of their leadership qualities and influence on our club." Greene to Lead GIANTS into New Era Toby Greene will captain the GIANTS in 2023. www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[Colonial]

Good luck to TFG. Hopefully stays on the field.

 

[Hendo_21]

Wow pretty surprising that he's the solo captain, would've thought he'd be least likely of the three but pretty cool if thats what all the players and coaches want no wories as long as they're happy to put up with the inevitable drama thats going to come along at some point.

 

[Giant Strides]

You'd have to presume he was the most heavily supported by the players.

 

[Colonial]

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Am glad the club went with 1 captain. I would have thought Toby would have the support if more players - my only doubts on the club choosing him would have been his history with the umpires.

 

[norway blue]

Good luck Toby.


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[Giant Pete]

Good result.

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Loving the Melbourne meltdowns

 

[Giant Pete]

Loving the Melbourne meltdowns

What meltdowns?

 

[Hendo_21]

Loving the Melbourne meltdowns

Seems to be have been met with a lot of praise, many voices in the media have been calling for Toby to be captain for a while

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

What meltdowns?

oh, just randos on twitter.

Why appoint a captain who will only play 8 games
clawed his way to the top

that sort of s#*t

 

[Pres]

The obvious and right call IMHO

 

[Callums_Guns]

 

[Land of the Giants]

A natural leader in many ways. He obviously has the support of the team.

I hope he demonstrates some maturity and self-discipline. That's all he needs to succeed as captain.

 

[Giant Strides]

I'm unsure it's a good thing that Kane Cornes supports Toby ... but I like the sentiment of this story!

Has the wave of public support shifted towards a player more wildly than Toby Greene?

Half loved him, half couldn't stand him.

www.sen.com.au

Has the wave of public support shifted towards a player more wildly than Toby Greene

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Toby Greene

Age

30

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.2

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

2.3

5star

D

26.6

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

14.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.0

1star

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About four seasons ago, at an early morning Sunday Footy Show production meeting, the shows panel and production crew were split when Greene was placed on the run sheet. Half loved him; half couldn't stand him.

There's been a complete 180 on Greene. Nearly all would love him if we were to have that meeting today with the same crew. I suspect it's the same with opposition players and most footy pundits, even those who don't support the Giants.