Ouch!!!

[CJH]

I was reading the Carey - Richo swap thread on the North Melbourne board and came across the following comment by Shinboners...

Originally posted by Shinboners


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As for his sooking, I'm sure that Pagan, Archer, Stevo and co will have that little problem fixed up in no time. As heartless and gutless as Richo is, he does have plenty of talent. The only thing is that for most of his career, his team laders have been people like Nick Daffy, Matthew Knights, and Wayne Campbell - no wonder he's turned out to be such a sook. Put the right people around him and the right attitude will rub off on him.

Clearly, this is not pleasant to read but it cannot be simply dismissed because the guts of this comment is correct.

What we really are lacking (aside from grunts in the middle to get the ball) is strong leader types Archer and Stevens. You could just imagine them slamming someone into the lockers if they didn't toe the line...

Who do we have who could do the same? No-one unless we got Scotty Turner back as a consultant!!!!

Another indictment!

 

[diggler]

Thats what other clubs think of our core senior players and they are correct. All are born losers and hopefully all are gone next year. Including Cambell.

 

[CJH]

In that case, who would you nominate as captain next year Diggler?

 

[sandeano]

Such a pity we lost Tony Free so early in his career. A bloody tragedy, that was.

 

[diggler]

Its a sad state of affairs CJH that we don't have many natural born leaders. To many introverts perhaps? I'll pluck a few names anywaÿ:- Cameron, Gaspar, Carey!

 

[CJH]

Originally posted by diggler
Its a sad state of affairs CJH that we don't have many natural born leaders. To many introverts perhaps? I'll pluck a few names anywaÿ:- Cameron, Gaspar, Carey!

May I be so bold as to suggest a name that, on reflection, I am surprised it didn't occurr to me earlier. A player who is outspoken, consistent and can play with with a bit of derring-do ....

Jason Torney

 

[diggler]

Fair call on Torney, maybe Chaffey.

 

[nut]

Anyone think Ben Holland could do the job. Has the physical size to impose himself and is courageous enough. Perhaps lacks the mongrel factor and isn't outspoken enough..........