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(12-16-2015, 08:23 AM)kruddler link Wrote:I think Hendo showed signs of leadership during his time with us. Not sure when and where that little switch turned off in his head, but it was clear he had checked out quite a while ago and offered zero leadership. Perhaps Geelong got in his ear early on and he just gave up?
We know Geelong got in his ear early, he never checked in for us. Weak as p!ss and happy to see the back of him TBH. And given how little Geelong have shown of him since drafting him, I reckon they may be having second thoughts...and may they be blessed with 3 years of the Hendo Ive grown to know and despise.
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I'd tend to agree with Kruds on this issue.
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I think our marketing team is earning their money. The captain issue has kept us in the news with positive reinforcement from every senior player re Murphy (Jammo is now quoted). They are not being asked ' What are you doing about Clem Smith', it all about Murphy and captancy. Murph will be captain, no doubt, but it has given our 'leaders' something to focus on, talk about and be united about. And in the process, Bolton made his point and asserted his authority.
Well done marketing dept!!
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@DJC
Yes Bryce is a very affable guy and he presents pretty well in that interview but I agree strongly with what you finished your post off with:
(12-16-2015, 07:38 AM)DJC link Wrote: I'd prefer someone who can scare the pants off opponents with a steely gaze but I don't think they are on our list at the moment.
Reality always wins in the end.
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(12-16-2015, 10:06 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:I think our marketing team is earning their money. The captain issue has kept us in the news with positive reinforcement from every senior player re Murphy (Jammo is now quoted). They are not being asked ' What are you doing about Clem Smith', it all about Murphy and captancy. Murph will be captain, no doubt, but it has given our 'leaders' something to focus on, talk about and be united about. And in the process, Bolton made his point and asserted his authority.
Well done marketing dept!!
Agree. It's certainly creating the situation whereby when Murph gets the captaincy it will look like a decision that has not been made lightly and that he is the one most deserving of the job.
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Murphy and Gibbs lack physical presence and dont command the same respect as say the great premiership captains Hodge, Voss, Carey etc....ideally your captain needs to be able to fly the flag when required, look after and give his team-mates confidence and make a statement to opposing clubs.
Sticks, Fitzy, Big Nick.....we were at our best when we had some muscle tossing the coin...a bloke with a man bun like Gibbs doesnt have the respect.....and Murphy while brave and willing doesnt have the physical presence we need IMO....
Simon White as a suggestion was laughed at by a few and may not be a media darling but I'd rather be out there with him having my back than either Gibbs or Murphy.....
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Agreed Elwood. That's why we should make it Murphy, Gibbs and Kreuzer as co captains. Share the load and I think they will all be better for it.
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I don't like the idea of co-captains; one captain, one vice-captain and one deputy gives a clear hierarchy.
I would prefer someone with physical presence but we don't have a leader with that attribute at present. However, physical presence is not essential as many great VFL/AFL captains have shown. I always admired Bobby Skilton and he was a lot closer to Murphy than was to Hodge.
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Just on the topic of flying the flag....
Last night I watched a recording of our rd 1 1997 game against the bombers in which Diesel pushed the umpire after the match. In the centre of the ground Olarenshaw knocked out Camporeale with an elbow/forearm right in front of Brett Ratten and Ratts acted like nothing happened.
Peter Dean came from probably 100 metres away to remonstrate and he was the only one who did. Sticks and SOS did not play.
Was this an early sign of things to come?
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