01-22-2018, 07:38 AM
(01-22-2018, 06:38 AM)mateinone link Wrote:Well yes I agree that they would know more about who has the better temperament for captaining the club than we do, but whether they have more of an idea of what is required of a leader, that is another story.
The problem with players picking a leader, is they are very likely to pick based on 3 things... football ability, how good a bloke they are & maturity/seniority Why wouldn't they? They are a bunch of young guys who would never have been in a position to understand leadership responsibilities to any high level, why would they really pick based on anything else?
I am not suggesting anyone on the forum really has anywhere near the insight into the individuals to be able to select a captain based on anything more than a 'gut feel', which simply isn't enough. I wasn't saying forum members should pick the captain, I was only suggesting players shouldn't.
The requirements of leaders is similar across all fields, sports, business, military the works. And all of those entities look to similar organsations/courses/teachings to help build leadership skills within their ranks. The specifics are so obviously different, but many of he core human requirements are the same
I'm reminded of the time my school's forms 5 and 6 students voted for prefects and a certain DJC got the most votes. Did he become a prefect? No way!
However, I think that AFL footballers are much better prepared to make good decisions about their club's leaders. I think that is particularly the case at our club now that we have placed such an emphasis on leadership and leadership development. Even the newest players talk about leaders and leadership in their interview. Yes, they may have scripted responses but I like to think that at least some of their answers are spontaneous.
In any case, the players' opinions about the best leaders are only one of the factors that are considered before a captain is appointed ... and marketability, as EB suggested, could be one too. If so, I reckon Bolton would only be swayed from his choice if it was a line ball decision.
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