Selwood Vice and up-and-coming Captain?

Luigi197 · January 27, 2011, 10:32:29 AM

In an article in the Herald Sun today; it was announced that Cameron Ling will be the captain for Geelong in 2011 while Joel Selwood will lie in his shadow as the Vice-Captain and the one who will replace him when he retires...

What are your thoughts?

Is Ling a good captain overall?
Will the cats win another premiership soon?
Will Selwood be a good captain in the future?
How long till Ling retires?

Cruiseon · January 27, 2011, 11:26:09 AM

Selwood will be Captain next year as I thing it is extremely likely this will be Ling's last year. That said I think he will be an awesome Captain, the perfect lead by example leader. This year will just be fine tuning his public speaking & media skills which are increasingly more important these days.

bunyip · January 28, 2011, 12:31:52 AM

I agree. Joel is our "captain in waiting". Lingy has been an excellent captain and the job will probably be his as long as he wants it.

MTTY · January 28, 2011, 12:50:57 AM

Ling is a very good leader, and i agree that it will probably be his last year Selwood is going to be a great captain in my opinion

Luigi197 · January 28, 2011, 11:30:30 AM

Yeai never really liked Ling and there is no better option that Selwood. Good decision by the Cats

bunyip · January 28, 2011, 07:02:48 PM

There are a few options in my opinion Luigi. Chappy, Bartell, Scarlett, Corey. They would all make excellent captains.

pyronerd · January 28, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

Quote from: bunyip on January 28, 2011, 07:02:48 PM
There are a few options in my opinion Luigi. Chappy, Bartell, Scarlett, Corey. They would all make excellent captains.

+1 all would be great leaders

Luigi197 · January 28, 2011, 07:18:42 PM

Quote from: pyronerd on January 28, 2011, 07:04:00 PM
Quote from: bunyip on January 28, 2011, 07:02:48 PM
There are a few options in my opinion Luigi. Chappy, Bartell, Scarlett, Corey. They would all make excellent captains.
+1 all would be great leaders

-2 Negative... Possibly Scarlett.. Chappy, Corey mayb... but Bartel aint captn material IMO

bunyip · January 28, 2011, 10:10:49 PM

Why do you say that Luigi?

Luigi197 · January 28, 2011, 10:20:53 PM

i look at the way they treat others based on maturity
i also look at their face and picture them as a leader
Scarlett looks like one, the other 2 act like one and bartel neither, he just plays good

but thats just me, alot is gut instinct ;D

bunyip · January 29, 2011, 11:16:40 AM

Don't let his "baby face" fool you. he is a gutsy player, and I have never seen him shirk a physical issue.
As a matter of fact, he took the best mark I have EVER seen a few years ago. If a captain has to lead by example, Jimmy ticks the box. :)

RiOtChEsS · January 29, 2011, 11:52:32 AM

Bartel not captain material :-X shame shame shame

Luigi197 · January 29, 2011, 02:01:59 PM

Oh well I told u before or was my gut instinct anyway. Will talk more bout this topic in 2012 after ling retires and we discover more vices.

roo boys! · January 30, 2011, 09:34:24 AM

Quote from: Luigi197 on January 29, 2011, 02:01:59 PM
Oh well I told u before or was my gut instinct anyway. Will talk more bout this topic in 2012 after ling retires and we discover more vices.

He could keep playing for a few more seasons if he wants to.

Luigi197 · January 30, 2011, 10:44:40 AM

Quote from: roo boys! on January 30, 2011, 09:34:24 AM
Quote from: Luigi197 on January 29, 2011, 02:01:59 PM
Oh well I told u before or was my gut instinct anyway. Will talk more bout this topic in 2012 after ling retires and we discover more vices.
He could keep playing for a few more seasons if he wants to.

well now Ling is injured anyway http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/hamstring-twang-puts-ling-in-doubt/story-e6frf9jf-1225996751934