Simmo

[Nevbuster]

Oh it's been a long day... humour me, who should be captain then, oh wise one?

It's about 20 posts too late, but Boomer by a mile.

 

[Nevbuster]

You are being precious.
Nevbuster's comment wasn't a "i would prefer Harvey of Simpson becuase...", it was a smart-arse line that implied Simpson was no good. Nothing wrong with returning serve on that.

This "let everyone have their opinion and respect it" crap it just that. Crap.

Some opinions deserve no respect.
This is an internet chat board, not the UN. Personal attacks are actually just attacks on usernames. Nothing to cry over.

No problems with Simmo as a player, but as a captain he is no good. My comments won't win any national debating championships and I won't disagree with there being a helping of smart-arse in there. The team's rank inconsistancy over four quarters and a gutless finals effort were some things the captain is partly responsible for. Who knows how Boomer will go, but Simmo isn't the one.

 

[F/D]

Boomer plays in a soft fashion.........true Shinboner way

 

[Nevbuster]

Boomer plays in a soft fashion.........true Shinboner way

Don't care if he dosn't bust heads as long as he gets the ball and uses it well.

 

[F/D]

So using it well is all the captain needs to do?


Leadership > Using the ball fot the captaincy.

 

[year of the roo]

Don't care if he dosn't bust heads as long as he gets the ball and uses it well.

Perhaps we should get Mick Stevens back to captain us then? Probably one of the best users of it we have had in recent times. Shane Harvey would be right up there too. Adrian McAdam should have been captain instead of that dud Carey too.

Your logic is flawless.

 

[HeLMie]

I think you should add one of those im beinf sarcastic smileys next to "Your logic is Flawless" as it is very far from it.

 

[year of the roo]

I think you should add one of those im beinf sarcastic smileys next to "Your logic is Flawless" as it is very far from it.

Wasn't I sarcastic enough? I thought it was pretty obvious...

 

[benno87]

Sarcasm may be hard to pin down in text but that was pretty obvious YOTR.

Adam Simpson is a leader, and easily the most suitible captain possibly behind Glenn Archer. The one reason I assume Glenn was never considered for the role is both his shy nature towards the media and the fact he doesnt need a label to be considered a leader at the club. Brent Harvey may be the most talented footballer at the club, or the most valuable, but he is not the best man to lead the football club.

Adam took a smash to the ribs to keep his team in the game. Not only did he injur himself, but he sat on a train for a day from Melbourne to Canberra to play the next week. He can't sit on a plane but he is happy to suit up in pain and play the next week for his jumper. I don't think Brent would do that.

Adam is the leader to take NMFC into the 2006 season, beyond that? As much as I would love to see a key position player take the role, I doubt without huge improvements Drew Petrie is simply good enough. David Hale and other young big men aren't leaders yet, they are developing footballers. Leigh Brown has the leadership credentials, but he needs to also ensure he is a good enough player to be respected form an outside perspective.

Daniel Harris, Michael Firrito and Daniel Wells all appear to be possible candidates 24 months down the line. Tough, talented footballers. I don't think im ready to make a 2007 selection as of yet. But for 2006? Adam Simpson easily.

 

[Dingster]

Adam took a smash to the ribs to keep his team in the game. Not only did he injur himself, but he sat on a train for a day from Melbourne to Canberra to play the next week. He can't sit on a plane but he is happy to suit up in pain and play the next week for his jumper. I don't think Brent would do that.

I agree that Simmo is the best man for the job, but the Harvey comment is off the mark. He has played through injuries and would do his best to play each week.

 

[HeLMie]

Wasn't I sarcastic enough? I thought it was pretty obvious...

It was obvious in the first para. However when you started the second para it usually means you stop the sarcasm, and state your real POV.

 

[Nevbuster]

Perhaps we should get Mick Stevens back to captain us then? Probably one of the best users of it we have had in recent times. Shane Harvey would be right up there too. Adrian McAdam should have been captain instead of that dud Carey too.

Your logic is flawless.

Let me recommend some ex head-busters that should have been captain. Pickett, Martyn, McCartney. Captain needs toughness sure, but tribunal appearances no.

 

[Wrath]

l havent read any real reason why Simmo shouldnt be captain of our club, only wishy washy crap like disposal or bad decisions. If you think that should mean he should hand over the captaincy then you should seek help and seek it immidiately.

Before posting such comments, perhaps go down to the club, go to training and see what Simmo does, how he has carried on the spirit and bonding from the 90's from which he was brought up on. Then go to a game and watch him in isolation, forget the game, forget the score, just watch simmo and l think you may be surprised at what you may see.

If that doesn't get you over the line, then ask everyone at the club, including the players and witness first hand how he is admired down at the club.

Once you have done all of that, then pass judgement on whether you think he is suitable to be our Captain.

l have done all of the above and Simmo is so far ahead of anyone else on our list at present to be Captain with his attributes it's not funny. We should be very proud to have Simmo as our Captain.

Wrath

 

[Kimbo]

Thanks Wrath. My reasoning was the lack of what I perceive to be "game changing" potential on-field. The "flawless" logic of others who prefer Simpson assumes one reason does it all.

Anyway, I'm grateful for your "first-hand" observations; much appreciated.

Question: Has Simpson "always" been like this, or has a certain amount come with the role. That is, has he grown into it and wouldn't someone else do the same? (That said, I also assume that qualities like the ones you mention must be there naturally to an extent, and some of these come with age.)

Gotta go... just off to check myself in...

 

[Wrath]

Thanks Wrath. My reasoning was the lack of what I perceive to be "game changing" potential on-field. The "flawless" logic of others who prefer Simpson assumes one reason does it all.

Anyway, I'm grateful for your "first-hand" observations; much appreciated.

Question: Has Simpson "always" been like this, or has a certain amount come with the role. That is, has he grown into it and wouldn't someone else do the same? (That said, I also assume that qualities like the ones you mention must be there naturally to an extent, and some of these come with age.)

Gotta go... just off to check myself in...

l hear what you say Kimbo and don't totally disagree with your reasoning as Simmo the player, l just don't agree that they apply to whether he should be our Captain or not.

We have been spoilt by the fact we had Carey for so long who was one of the greatest players ever to play the game but was also one of the most inspirational and toughest leaders we have ever had. He led men via his examples on the field. We have to be sure not to measure all Captains on that basis, players like that only come around once in a lifetime.

In answer to your question, in my opinion, Simmo always showed these traits, but it was very raw in the early days. the education he got from the like of Pagan, Carey, Archie, Stevo, Sholl, Longmire etc gave him the foundation to take it to the next level.

There are 2 theories on leadership, one is that you are born with it and the other is that you can learn it. l'm on the born with it side and Simmo was definately born with it. The way he co-ordinates players out on the field is sensational. He has the wonderful skill of not only worrying about his own game/opponent but also the games of his team mates and the opposition overall. He thinks quick on his feet, can see things happening before they actually unfold and attempts to do something about it. They are all very special qualities that are not always apparant watching the game.

The fact that many of you think that Harvey or Grant should be our Captain is a great position to be in. Simmo can't do it alone so to have 2 quality guys backing him up is a bonus. Each of them have their strengths and together they form an excellant leadership group. l am also confident that Simmo and company are passing their knowledge onto the other players in the group and from that will blossom some more raw leaders looking to take it to the next level.

l have no doubt in my mind that Simmo will become a sensational coach once his footy career comes to an end, assuming thats the path he wants to take.

Wrath

 

[Simmo]

There sure are some negative ********s around here.

jeez there are way too many sensitive people in the forum, like that dude that wrote that massive speech about the negativity of the north forum, geez everyone just lighten up, this is just a bit of fun, some people take this way to seriously!