Captain of the North is....

The Supercoach · January 29, 2012, 02:37:36 PM

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FisherSaints · January 29, 2012, 02:44:01 PM

Swallow I hope

roo boys! · January 29, 2012, 07:21:41 PM

If Boomer is going to give it up, which he may or may not, the only real options are Petrie or Swallow. IMO Ziebell is still a chance, and will be captain some time down the road, but 21 is just too young I think.

Swallow has been groomed to be a future captain for quite a while, so I think it should be him. Good age so he should get quite a few years in the role (assuming he does well) but he's not too young.

Petrie has been a bit unlucky I think. Had Boomer not been at the club, he would have been captain for years. He certainly has the leadership abilities, but if he does become captain Swallow might miss his chance as when Petrie retires Ziebell would be at the ripe age.

elephants · January 29, 2012, 07:30:17 PM

SWALLOW!!!!!

(hopefully)

Windigo · January 29, 2012, 10:24:56 PM

I reckon Daw might have it fellas.

Ziplock · January 30, 2012, 01:13:46 AM

Why would boomer be giving up captaincy?

Colliwobblers · January 30, 2012, 01:26:48 AM

i think boomer and if not ziebel imo

The Supercoach · January 30, 2012, 02:27:46 AM

yea im hoping boomer keeps it another year, and maybe nxt year if he continues give it to swallow.

roo boys! · January 30, 2012, 09:48:07 AM

Quote from: Ziplock on January 30, 2012, 01:13:46 AM
Why would boomer be giving up captaincy?

http://www.kangaroos.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4912/newsid/128216/default.aspx

Brad Scott likens it to the Ricky Ponting -> Michael Clarke succession plan.

Ziplock · January 30, 2012, 03:02:59 PM

ponting was underperforming and letting the team down.

Bad analogy lol.

roo boys! · January 30, 2012, 03:39:33 PM

Well I suppose in that aspect..although when Ponting gave up that extra pressure of captaincy it helped his game a lot, so if the same happens with Boomer :o Look out!!!! :o :o

elephants · January 30, 2012, 04:40:18 PM

Quote from: roo boys! on January 30, 2012, 03:39:33 PM
Well I suppose in that aspect..although when Ponting gave up that extra pressure of captaincy it helped his game a lot, so if the same happens with Boomer :o Look out!!!! :o :o

Not immeadiately....

roo boys! · January 30, 2012, 04:41:05 PM

But eventually ;)

Dudge · January 30, 2012, 04:55:49 PM

I would like to see Boomer capt. for 1 more year, but if not, i'd give Swallow a go. Just gotta hope it doesn't effect his game. I personally think he could handle it

c4v3m4n · February 02, 2012, 12:55:31 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/128459/default.aspx

Decision to be made this Friday at noon.

Personally, I actually think there's one player that hasn't been mentioned that should be heavily considered.

Leigh 'Patch' Adams. ;D

He's got a good head on the field, and he also captained Vic Metro in the U/18s. He's got great leadership skills, which are already known to the club. Very surprised he hasn't been mentioned actually. ???

Though I do think they will go with Swallow. If Boomer is stepping down so he can 'hand the reigns' to a younger suitor, then Swallow would be the best person for the job, followed closely by Adams.

Captain of the North is....

FisherSaints