Who Will Take Over From Simmo As Captain and When?

[Kangalicious]

I'm voting Boomer too. Wouldn't have done a couple of years ago, but his ability to do the team thing has been huge.

As for Simmo - anyone else think he really looks like he's enjoying his footy this year? He just seems much more relaxed. And much, much happier to take a chance - vis the goal he kicked last weekend. I'm not saying he hated footy in the past, but I see a definite shift this year, and it's a good one.

 

[75-77-96-99]

Jonathan Brown will be offered a 5 year deal at North and will b offered the Captaincy as the clincher - bookmark it.

JB is already working on it.........

 

[giantroo]

Jonathan Brown will be offered a 5 year deal at North and will b offered the Captaincy as the clincher - bookmark it.

JB is already working on it.........

and 1.2 Million a year making him the richest AFL player.

 

[theduckfan]

I'm confident it will be Spud (next year), but I have really come around to giving it to Boomer.

He wants it (badly), he is clearly our best player and his leadership growth over the past three years has been amazing. On the field, on the track - he is vocal and a true leader.

Give it to Boomer for two years.

Yep spot on.

Give to to boomer, make Soud Co-Captain so he can be trained, if you understand what i mean.

 

[Chadwiko]

Jonathan Brown will be offered a 5 year deal at North and will b offered the Captaincy as the clincher - bookmark it.

JB is already working on it.........

Would take a huge effort from JB. I rate Brown as a classy individual - the kind who doesn't jump clubs for money.

Can't see him ever leaving the Lions.

 

[Devil Fish]

Actually, I think Co-Captains is a wonderful idea...

To alternate, Harding, Watt and Hale will provide the inspirations which is needed.. Nothing better than leading by example...

How about you just worry about crowds/attendance figures & leave the football analysis to me?

 

[Zondor]

How about you just worry about crowds/attendance figures & leave the football analysis to me?

Will do.

 

[blackshadow]

My guess is Simpson to step down as captain at the end of the season and the Brownlow medallist Boomer Harvey to be given the captaincy next year.

 

[NICK_ROOBOY83]

Any thoughts as to whether Simmo will bow out of the game as captain or whether he will play on after stepping down from being Captain?

Well my thoughts are that he will play for at least another 2 seasons, so don't go trying to retire him yet.

 

[AA 2008]

I always thought Daniel Harris was the obvious choice.

Totally agree TBR...Would like to think Harris can step up...would love to see him take over with JWS as VC and the Kangas establish a leadership group long term. No offence to Boomer as there is no doubting his champion quality, but think the benefits outweigh the negatives in going for a younger group whilst the older guys are still around to help out

 

[CrazyQ]

Spud.

Has to be.

 

[Groggyk]

I'm with AA on this one.

Love to see Harro get the nod and JWS elavated to the vice captains role.

A young bloke shown a bit of faith could really set the new North agenda of looking to the future. Plus he seems like the type who would not only handle it, he would thrive.

Think of the confidence boost it would give to the young guys on the fringe, "Look at our Captain Harro, that could be us you know."

Look what happened with the club when Carey was made Captain by Dennis.

Success,... sustained success.

 

[CrazyQ]

Spud.

Has to be.

Hasta.

 

[The Other Dean]

Hasta.

Yessum.

 

[The Teflon Dean]

Hasta.

Manana?

 

[Kimbo]

Boomer, a year ago.

But, depending on the when, Spud or Harro would do nicely.

 

[onthewake]

I think after yesterday's efforts Firitto definately went one step closer to the captaincy. Not that one game decides who will take over as captain but he certainly showed again that he doesn't take a side step when attacking the ball and he stands up under pressure.

 

[My Dog Arch]

No argument Boomer for mine. Absolute role model and professional on and off the footy field

 

[blackshadow]

After reading the HS article on JB it looks like spud may have the inside running...

 

[Kenny Kangaroo]

I say give Boomer a 2 year stint which will allow Smith to be transitioned into the role. He's the next big thing and a leader already. He's not ready yet but he will be in 2 years time.
I also believe he'll be the best player at the club by then and having a ton of natural ability never hurts one's captaincy prospects.