Cornes: Richmond need a new captain, Taranto could do itBy SEN
28 Oct 2025Kane Cornes and Sam Edmund have done a temperature check on who should be captaining all 18 AFL clubs.
After a hectic trade period, which saw a number of current captains leave - or attempt to leave - the SEN Breakfast hosts had their say on who should lead and who should move on.
The vast majority are unlikely to make changes heading into the 2026 season but players and staff will evaluate their individual team values in the new year before voting on who best represents them.
Cornes: "Wouldn’t mind seeing a change here. Tim Taranto could do it, he could be long term. You can't question his efforts. It will make people laugh but I think he could be a great leader. I have questioned his damage by foot, I've always admired the way he leads."
Edmund: "He has played a very important role in a very young group. I’d stick with Nank and wait for a long term option."
Summary: Stick with Nank. But is Taranto a serious option?
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/10/27/afl-captains-2026-zach-merrett-jy-simpkin-st-kilda
