Who will be the Eagles next Captain? - now with a poll

[wcesam]

Only solution here is to draft Woosha

 

[Wet Toast Rule]

I just don't see Scooter as a captain,
Doesn't speak like a captain and doesn't seem the sort of guy who'll pull a kid aside at training and give him a footy/life lesson,
Not because he comes off as a bad bloke,
I just don't see that sort of leadership or media saavy side to him.

I always think of these things in a desperate situation where a captain might need to think on his feet, maybe like a Cousins type saga.

Glassy could stand in a room full of media, even in his early days and speak from the heart but say the right things. Not sure Scooter has the nous for that.

I really like Kennedy for the job

I think you're selling Scotty short there.

He would grow into the role. Not every captain has to follow the exact blueprint. The captain doesnt have to be the most brilliant player (ala Judd, Ablett, Goodes, Pav) but does have to stand up when others arent and take the rest of the team with him. Public speaking is something they will learn with time. They can't be too shy around the players though.

Kennedy, NicNat, Scooter, Cox (too late), Glass, McKenzie are the stand outs. Masten and Shuey were captains in junior days but not necessarily leadership material currently for some reason.

 

[Spooky17]

Still Hurn for me,


with Sheed taking over the role in a few years

 

[Mitch1Brown]

West Coast has a history with Captains being defenders.

 

[Reminiscence]

Jack Darling as Captain would be good.
I buggered your sister when I was 17 in that tent, and now I will bugger you.

West Coast has a history with Captains being defenders.

As the 2013 sponsor for Mitch Brown, your username pleases me.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

West Coast has a history with Captains being defenders.

Worsfold, McKenna and Glass..... We also have a history of midfielders as Captains in Cousins, Judd and Kemp and forwards too in Glendinning

 

[Shupe]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-26/who-will-be-your-clubs-next-captain

The captaincy of the Eagles for 2014 is under consideration as Darren Glass is contracted for this season only under a one-year extension that he deliberated over late in 2013. Glass has stated he is prepared to step down if it is best for the club's future but he is so revered by the playing group that if they were asked to vote, he would probably be returned as skipper. Scott Selwood looms as the long-term replacement and has been groomed over the last couple of years but new coach Adam Simpson is keen to explore all options. If it's not Selwood, the next captain could well be Josh Kennedy. A natural leader, Kennedy is 26 and will be a pillar of the Eagles' forward line for a number of years to come. Matt Priddis is another well-respected leader at the Eagles but at 28 he won't have the longevity of either Selwood or Kennedy.

Thoughts? Interesting that the article states the captaincy is still under consideration. I'm a fan of handing over the captaincy before retirement, which I guess means that we should have a new captain for 2014.

 

[Toshowyouwhy]

Not sold on Scooter.

 

[Doughboy]

JK for me

Glass is a superb leader on the field, but I think that the baton needs to be passed on before he retires

 

[Jarlcorbz]

I wouldn't mind JK, but I'd prefer Glass. Reckon Scooter should have a go as vice captain first maybe.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Scooter, if he is an effective communicator.

Now with the number of runners on the field being halved, it would be beneficial to have your captain where the majority of play is taking place, so around the contest.

That being said, we do have a leadership group and I think it will become more and more important, that members are chosen for their ability to both remember, intuit and communicate tactical changes or instructions. Which is another reason why I am happy about Simpson's focus on player education...

 

[Shmiddy15]

I'd love glassy to be around for at least a year to help the next captain into the role. If this is glass' last season, i think he should pass it on so he can help ease the transition for the new leader.

 

[Broken_Chairs]

a co-captain with glass would be great/ease the transition

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Kennedy as captain and Hurn and Scooter VC.

 

[Doughboy]

Kennedy as captain and Hurn and Scooter VC.

Having two VC's is a great idea. With your suggestion, there will be a " recognised leader" forward, back and mid.

 

[Jackfrost]

Luke Shuey if he has a season where he leads from the front in regard to performance (he is due to explode in 2014) is the only real option IMO but he needs to stamp out his undiciplined on field behaviour. After that I think it would have to be JK by default.

 

[Spooky17]

Can we have a poll added to this thread please?

Would be very interested to see what the majority on BF think.

We have quite a few strong Captain candidates just off the top of my head:
Glass
Selwood
Kennedy
Hurn
Waters
McKenzie

Maybe with a Shuey, Darling, et al. as VC candidates too.

 

[InTheWings]

Glass to captain for 2014 and then a fit and firing Nic Nat to take over in 2015...

 

[Piss Poor]

Luke Shuey if he has a season where he leads from the front in regard to performance (he is due to explode in 2014) is the only real option IMO but he needs to stamp out his undiciplined on field behaviour. After that I think it would have to be JK by default.

Nah, he doesn't seem like a real leader, just because his a good player doesn't mean he should take up the Captaincy role. It needs to go to a genuine leader, Kennedy looks the type, Waters would of been alright if he wasn't so injury probe. Cox miss his chance but he would of made a great captain, Hurn would do alright.

Reckon its a toss up between Kennedy and Hurn.

 

[royalsfan]

Scooter for me.

 

[dajesmac]

For some reason I want it to be a mid.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

West Coast has a history with Captains being defenders.

You need a longer sig.

 

[eaglespremiers]

For some reason I want it to be Naitanui.

EFA

 

[JCHolmes]

If Waters can get over his injuries than him, for sure. I mean some of the things he does are just ruthlessly inspirational. Its a ''I'm gunna die for this team now everyone CHARRRRRRRRRRGE!". IMO toughest player in the AFL along with Geelong's Selwood brutha. Also reminds me of when Woosha patrolled the backline, any messing around from an opposition player and he will look for them. He just creates uneasiness.

 

[Maxxyb]

JK's chase and tackle when all around him was turning to the nastiest, dirtiest, diarrhoea I can remember sealed it for me. Keep the invisible one in the chair until he steps down gracefully and then hand the mantle to the President.

I like Beau but I feel he is only one more "setback" from retirement. On this count, let's hope I'm wrong.