08-12-2020, 04:09 AM
(08-11-2020, 11:58 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:Trent cotchin instantly comes to mind.
Cotchin is a leopard rather than a Tiger who has tried changing his spots, initially was a timid type who didnt lead well and was accused of skirting the hard stuff, being selfish and indirect with his play and not man enough to lead a pack of Tigers.
Now some would equate those comments with a ex captain of Carlton sill playing...
Cotchin to his credit has altered his game, more inside example setting, trying to seize big moments in games and has also developed as a sniper in his efforts to prove his toughness. Bit artificial and forced for me but he has the runs on the board and the taggers looking sideways for a cheap shot. I know leadership isnt all about being physical on the field but its usually a good start
to win players respect, players will follow a captain who puts himself in danger and sacrifices for the club and Cotchin has been able to do that better in the later stages of his captaincy .