Captains.

[PaulP]

Notwithstanding my thoughts earlier in this thread, I think it's worth exploring whether the concept of captain is still useful, or whether in the modern era, a leadership group is sufficient. I think diffusion rather than focus would address several of the issues. I know we already have leadership groups, but I think spreading the roles and responsibilities of the captain / vice captain among this group is the way forward. 

[cookie2]

We must avoid having a captain who is clanger prone. Nothing worse than  to not be walking the talk for deflating team morale. We need someone who sticks to and emphasizes doing the basics well and is a Mr Reliable atm.

[Gointocarlton]

We must avoid having a captain who is clanger prone.

Well Crippa and Doc shouldn't be captains then, I think Doc is leading the comp in OOTFs and Crippa in front of goal? Thats all there for everyone to see,

[ElwoodBlues1]

Thry's Plowman idea has merit, the only hesitation I have is his form is up and down and he tends to get the most difficult opponent so he has enough on his plate without having to be captain.
Maxwell and Harley played with great teams and were political appointments due to factional differences.
Both didn't have to be important players in the team structure.
Hurn is another example at WC... Good player but not vital to the team.