Grimes and Nank named co-captains [updated]

[Willy]

As opposed to Vlastuin giving away stupid frees 20 metres out at the other end?

Agree. Both team-deflators and not captain material IMO.

[Willy]

Pointing to another obvious flaw in another player doesn't do much to support Lynch's captaincy credentials.

[Diocletian]

The point is nearly every potential candidate for the job has flaws that might preclude them if you look for them...

Dusty - media shy

Nank - injuries/longevity/concedes frees

Grimes - age

Edwards - age/injuries

Graham - too young/will he hold his place long term?

 ...and so on & so forth...

[Willy]

Sure. I take your point. Some flaws are more acceptable than others though IMO.

Regularly missing sitters as a marquee forward is big one for me, personally.

[Diocletian]

Fairy Nuff...very much doubt he's even being considered and probably doesn't want the gig again anyway...was just chucking it out there...

[lamington]

The fact Graham leads in tackles and his performance on one arm vs Geelong gets my full backing

[Tiger Khosh]

Vlas barely avged more than 1 free against this season and doubt it was any different the previous seasons. If there’s a reason not to make someone captain, that ain’t it.

[Andyy]

Some silly talk here.

Cotch has been a suspect kick for a while but a great captain.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Let’s just give it to one of the current vice captains - 2-3 years and the next longer term captain will work itself out

[WilliamPowell]

Let’s just give it to one of the current vice captains - 2-3 years and the next longer term captain will work itself out

We only have 1 vice captain and that's Jack

IMHO he isn't an option

[Tiger Tragic]

Let’s just give it to one of the current vice captains - 2-3 years and the next longer term captain will work itself out

We only have 1 vice captain and that's Jack

IMHO he isn't an option

Yep, you don't replace your 31 year old captain with a soon to be 33 year old

[Loui Tufga]

The point is nearly every potential candidate for the job has flaws that might preclude them if you look for them...

Dusty - media shy

Nank - injuries/longevity/concedes frees

Grimes - age

Edwards - age/injuries

Graham - too young/will he hold his place long term?

 ...and so on & so forth...

Prestia  :whistleyou

[one-eyed]

Blair Hartley was asked about the captaincy today:

Who will be the new captain?
“Whoever gets the role will have the benefit of having Trent here alongside them. We've got a great leadership programme, and normally don't announce the captain until just before the season.”

Source: AFL website

[one-eyed]

What makes finding the next Tiger leader so hard?

Richmond still has a decision to make on its next captain, but who replaces Trent Cotchin? An old stager or new blood? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane on what makes it so tough.

Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-news-footy-experts-jon-ralph-and-glenn-mcfarlane-break-down-all-the-games-big-issues/news-story/8847d2379cf38e3464e547efbecb2c86

[one-eyed]

Captaincy capers: The AFL clubs where there could be leadership change

By Jon Pierik
The Age
October 23, 2021 — 4.25pm

Trent Cotchin’s timing on field has generally been exquisite through a career that has seen him become a Brownlow medallist and a three-time premiership skipper.

His decision to step down as skipper last month has been viewed as another well-timed move, coming after two tough, pandemic-impacted seasons, and with the Tigers now orchestrating what they hope is a minor rebuild.

The Tigers have several strong candidates to replace him. Jack Graham, 23, Nick Vlastuin, 27 (should he be up for the off-field demands), and Jayden Short, 25, are among those regarded by club insiders as excellent long-term options, while the debate around Dustin Martin is intriguing despite his reticence in dealing with the media. But, at 30, he may not be a long-term prospect.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/captaincy-capers-the-afl-clubs-where-there-could-be-leadership-change-20211021-p5920q.html