Prediction Who will Captain GCFC in 2019

[Suns Soldier]

Time we discussed the white elephant in the room. We have lost 2 of our three captains and our third Captain is in limbo and undecided.

Who do you think is a born leader?
Why would you choose them?
Will they bleed red, and yellow for their club?

 

[SandyToes]

If May stays yes, but I've always preferred Swallow
He just had that bad knee injury that kept him out for ages and he's only now starting to get back to his best footy

 

[TheSunGod]

Are we sure Dave wants / would take the captaincy if offered? Seems like the quiet type who’d prefer to support than lead from the front.

 

[eppo67]

Miller clear leader IMO

 

[kreglze]

If May signs on for a good term contract, you can leave it on him. Otherwise, I would look at putting it on Miller.

 

[Peel67skin]

Swallow for me .

 

[Happy Idiot]

If May signs soon then he gets to keep the captaincy — still has some improvement to make as a leader though, more composure and fewer brain-fades. Otherwise, it's David Swallow with Miler as VC for mine. Regrettably, I think David will have a shorter career than most, his steadiness and loyalty in this period should be rewarded asap.

 

[SandyToes]

I just don't get the Miller thing- way too young
We need maturity and perspective
Last thing we want is someone who's still finding his way as a footballer taking on the captaincy
All things being equal Dave will walk away with his second B+F this year- having won it in arguably our best year 2014
Don't underestimate him as a person or a leader- the younger guys will look up to him
His brother did a fine job at North

 

[Iva Bigun]

Swallow for me .

Buy me dinner first

 

[Iva Bigun]

The leadership group including captain is voted on by the playing group each pre season . They know the situation and what the club needs. I am happy for them to make the right decision for them and the club.

 

[Corkie]

Would actually love Swallow as captain.

But... if May signs long-term this off season he should continue if he has the players support/vote.

Swallow hopefully then vice.

And Miller deputy vice.

 

[exile]

swallow is the obvious choice if may leaves. miller would definitely be in consideration. i like fiorini as a long term leadership candidate too, but it would be good to get some QLD boys in the mix like bowes.

 

[Suns Soldier]

I wonder if Swallow has inadvertently put his hand up for captaincy by coming forward in the media with his long term contract extension proposal. It shows faith in troubled times and that’s a quality that captains should inherently have.


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[Peel67skin]

Buy me dinner first

Why dinner ? You don't Swallow - Breakfast and Lunch.

 

[nutstar]

May... only if he extends his contract otherwise..... Weller

 

[eppo67]

swallow is the obvious choice if may leaves. miller would definitely be in consideration. i like fiorini as a long term leadership candidate too, but it would be good to get some QLD boys in the mix like bowes.

Bowes and Fiorini are highly regarded as leaders. Absolute professionals apparently

 

[Suns Soldier]

I think we need to accept that May will not be extending his contract.

The club has taken a very firm stance on what it expects from a captain, especially after 2 have walked out on them and left them in vulnerable situations.

If a deal hasn’t been brokered by now then I’m afraid it’s not going to happen. The club is not some needy Tuesday night hookup, it commands loyalty and leadership.

As a player and captain, If you can’t provide it to your fans, coaches and teammates, pack your bags.

 

[bigboy_wowee]

I'd have Swallow as captain and Miller as vice.

 

[Cold Sober]

May cpt; Swallow vice, Goddard deputy with assist coach role

 

[Peel67skin]

May and Goddard arguing with each other . Good to watch or Embarassing ?

 

[CanYouFeelTheSunburn]

Buy me dinner first

Hahaha that's brilliant!!

I must say Miller, swallow or Weller for captain is may bails.

 

[Tandy]

With talk of May leaving and meeting with clubs still going on do you think it's more likely you'll have a new captain next year, even if he does stay?

 

[SnusCG]

With talk of May leaving and meeting with clubs still going on do you think it's more likely you'll have a new captain next year, even if he does stay?

unless he signs on for a few years in the off season the captaincy will go to Swallow or Touk

 

[TJ Hendricks]

Swallow followed by Touk.

Also wouldn't mind Lemmens for Captain. I know, I know but hear me out. Our captains like to leave. Name Lemmens captain. Lemmens leaves.

 

[17er]

Since the emergence of Leadership Groups and co-captaincy, the position of Vice Captain has become under-valued. Whoever it is, only one person should be named Club Captain. It seems crystal clear that May is first choice on the proviso that he signs before the season starts.

Of the 2018 Leaderships Group, Lynch has left, Rosa has retired, Barlow has been delisted and the 5 remaining are May, Swallow, Miller, Witts and Hanley. If there is an unofficial vice captain in 2018 it would have to have been Witts, who captained the side when May was suspended.

I would add Harbrow, Weller and Bowes to the group. Harbs because I think his mentoring style of leadership fits in much more closely with Dew's approach. Weller because of the leadership he's displayed in 2018. Bowes because he's the future of the Suns and will be around when all these others have gone.

One Captain needs multiple vice captains. May has the job now, so I would name 3 vice captains, one veteran leader, one mid-career leader and one young leader. Witts, Swallow and Miller would be a good start.

As for May, there are dozens of rumours and nothing has been confirmed. Some people are sick to death constant speculation and just want to get rid of him before he drags things out like Lynch did, but May deserves better than that. If half what I've heard is true then May is in no hurry to sign anything. The guy needs some time and given it is still September and he's got a contract for 2019, he's got weeks to announce his decision.