Mooney next captain....

[knackers27]

Care to provide reasons why?

Mainly cause he has a bad haircut, but than again so do most of the geelong players!!!

Its just wouldn't look good in the captains photo at the start of the year. Plus he doesn't like cameras and the captain must be the face of your club, Ling loves getting his head on there!

 

[Unwritten_Law]

The "against" argument is pretty convincing hey? Make Moons captain NOW

 

[knackers27]

The "against" argument is pretty convincing hey? Make Moons captain NOW

Well what are his qualitys for being captain??? Why does he deserve it over everyone else???

I think you will find you will struggle to convince even yourself

 

[Unwritten_Law]

I'm not advocating Mooney to be captain. I just thought that having a bad haircut and not being camera friendly are poor reasons for him not being captain. It is not as if King does a lot of work in the media anyway and Scarlett, Corey, Milburn, Ablett shy away from cameras as well.

 

[scottydeewah]

Well what are his qualitys for being captain???

• He has the ability to play match winning games. Melbourne final last year he was brilliant, NAB cup grand final.
• He has has focused his aggression on the ball and other players (fairly). It inspires.
• Isnt prone to injury (well he isnt the captain yet).
• His ability to play, ruck, on ball forward or back means he is always in the action.
• Always gets up from he big hits and dishes them out.
• Trash talks well and is vocal in he ground.
• Team mates love him.

• I thought him and bomber didn't really get along??

  No, bomber has chastised him but he has deserved it. He brought him from he Kangaroos and is one of his strongest supporters. Was one of the people who wanted him in the leadership group.

Why does he deserve it over everyone else???

He doesnt. But I did say if not Ling. Ling would be the number 1 pick but I would put Mooney up there. The captaincy isnt going anywhere soon and if Mooney has another season like his last 2 he would put himself up there as a top line player with plenty of onfield leadership. There is no doubt to anyone who cares to open their eyes and watch the NAB cup final who was acting Captain on the ground. It was like when Hamil plays for Saints, we all know who the capain is!!

 

[knackers27]

I'm not advocating Mooney to be captain. I just thought that having a bad haircut and not being camera friendly are poor reasons for him not being captain. It is not as if King does a lot of work in the media anyway and Scarlett, Corey, Milburn, Ablett shy away from cameras as well.

Well Obviouslly the hair cut thing is a joke, but the camera shy and not big in the media thing is huge. Your captain is the face of your club, he does a lot of media and a lot of work off the field. I'm not sure that Mooney would be a great role model for younger players too.

King does speak to the media when required and he is always at afl functions, having his say for the Geelong FC, he speaks well, is smart and has the cats best interests at heart.

If you honestly think Mooney could do all this thats cool but its just my opinion that he couldn't, An AFL club captain does much more work that just on the field, thats abnout 25% of it.

Hope my argument for the "against" is better for you

 

[Gets!]

I'm not advocating Mooney to be captain. I just thought that having a bad haircut and not being camera friendly are poor reasons for him not being captain.

Only a bit of banter I'm sure mate.

Mooney would lose his cool to much, and don't think he would be a good leader.

 

[catempire]

People who think Mooney loses his cool too much are thinking of the Mooney of 18-24 months ago. He hasn’t really done anything wrong since that run in with the VFL umpire. He seems to have come on leaps and bounds since then. He may yet prove me wrong by doing his nut at some stage, but IMO, I think he’s turned the corner and is certainly an excellent leader at the club now. He’ll be in the mix next time we choose a captain.

 

[scottydeewah]

but the camera shy and not big in the media thing is huge.

The problem with this arguement is you just made it up so you had an arguement. He has appeared on he couch, channel ten, does interviews before and after the game. He isnt camera shy at all
Scarlett - yes, less now
Ablett - lol, we know that story
Aside from Ling which i said was the obvious choice Mooney does about as much work as any other media wise.

Mooney would lose his cool to much

That is his only real question but he is showing that he has it under control. What about Barry Hall? Hamill? People are throwing Milburn up there, the guy loves hitting blokes he is probably the dirtiest player in our team. Scarlett is very borderline he is very lucky he hasnt been reported for a few over the last couple of years. Back to Mooney he has shown that channeled he can use his powers for good!

I'm not sure that Mooney would be a great role model for younger players too.

Again aside from Ling who is a FREAK Mooney works VERY hard on the track. Coach and assistance have said he is a real leader at training. It might also be good to be a player who has changed and done he hard yards and been nearly down.

Look Ling is the number one choice but I would like to see Mooney made vice and acting captain in his absense Read my post on the previous page to why.

King
Ling
Mooney

 

[Gets!]

King Ling Mooney.

That guy served me at golden stir fry last night.

 

[knackers27]

Again aside from Ling who is a FREAK Mooney works VERY hard on the track. Coach and assistance have said he is a real leader at training. It might also be good to be a player who has changed and done he hard yards and been nearly down.

I can't say what he does on the track, not having watched Geelong for a long time at training, I totally agree that Ling is the Next captain of the club, he is a real leader.
I think James Kelly and Scarlett should be made the Vice Captains, with maybe a thought for Chapman, I heard he is super popular and the way he plays is a great example.

 

[JUBJUB]

Cam Mooney for captain?

Riight.

Don't you need someone who won't lose their cool?

I don't think he has what it takes to lead an AFL club.

Yeah,he needs to get into pub fights like Mark Rischitto.

Dipwad

 

[JUBJUB]

People who think Mooney loses his cool too much are thinking of the Mooney of 18-24 months ago. He hasn’t really done anything wrong since that run in with the VFL umpire.

That ump did deserve the mouthful.
Don't forget his senior debut 2 weeks later.He gave some North bogan a well deserved backhander and got a week.