Author Topic: Grimes and Nank named co-captains [updated]  (Read 25160 times)

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #90 on: October 05, 2021, 01:04:06 PM »
As opposed to Vlastuin giving away stupid frees 20 metres out at the other end? :shh

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

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #91 on: October 05, 2021, 01:05:12 PM »
Pointing to another obvious flaw in another player doesn't do much to support Lynch's captaincy credentials.

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #92 on: October 05, 2021, 01:23:23 PM »
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...

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #93 on: October 05, 2021, 01:29:24 PM »
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.

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #94 on: October 05, 2021, 01:38:42 PM »
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... :shh
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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #95 on: October 05, 2021, 08:18:53 PM »
The fact Graham leads in tackles and his performance on one arm vs Geelong gets my full backing

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #96 on: October 06, 2021, 12:15:47 AM »
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.

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #97 on: October 06, 2021, 07:36:57 AM »
Some silly talk here.

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

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #98 on: October 07, 2021, 07:53:27 AM »
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
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #99 on: October 07, 2021, 01:21:22 PM »
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
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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #100 on: October 07, 2021, 02:04:17 PM »
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


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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #101 on: October 07, 2021, 02:11:04 PM »
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...

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #102 on: October 12, 2021, 02:43:39 PM »
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

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #103 on: October 20, 2021, 07:14:55 PM »
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

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Re: Who will be our next captain after Cotch?
« Reply #104 on: October 23, 2021, 06:49:56 PM »
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