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Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:38 pm
by SCD
I know this season and our season isn't over yet..
but I've heard a fair bit on Sunday's football coverage and a few other media outlets recently about how good a leader Goodwin will be now that Roo has decided to retire... I don't think this is the best option for the Crows...

Let's be completely honest, Goodwin has 2 - 3 seasons at best left in him and while he has been a great stand in, don't think he should be there for the real job....

I like the idea of a Scott Thompson or Ben Rutten.. a 25 - 26 year old bloke who plays every week and will be around for the next 7 - 8 years to lead the club.. These blokes look like natural leaders (especially Thompson) and for me would be a better option then the "short term" fix of Goodwin....

Anyone else have an opinion??

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:40 pm
by Thiele
Goodwin or Rutten

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:52 pm
by Psyber
Van Berlo is popular with the coach, and so is Shirley!? :twisted:

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:55 pm
by Booney
Van Berlo may well turn out to be the star he promises to be,but too much to soon may not help him,he may thrive,but who knows?

For me,Thompson will get it.Media profile,mid fielder,mid 20's.Done.

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:01 pm
by hearts on fire
yep. Scotty Thompson for me.............

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:18 pm
by sydney-dog
Rutten for me, he has the capability to lead the side for the next 5 years

but I feel the club may look at a co-capt strategy

Goody and Rutten

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:19 pm
by JK
Goodwin's age is obviously a concern, hoever the flip side is if the Crows finish as low in the next few years as many believe, he would oversee a rebuilding phase and a new leader could then take the reigns of a team closer to achieving success?

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:45 pm
by Dutchy
Mubbles likes the old blokes so Goody is the best bet (pun intended)

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:47 pm
by JK
Dutchy wrote:Mubbles likes the old blokes so Goody is the best bet (pun intended)


Mubbles? Is he the big Crow that will be attending SANFL games this weekend? :wink:

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:49 pm
by Dutchy
Ha...mumbles apologies...

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:28 pm
by Hondo
I think Goodwin, 2 time premiership player, should have an opportunity to captain the side even if it's only for 2 seasons or so. Thompson or Rutten could take over in a couple of seasons when they'll still be 27-28 and can have a good run at it then.

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:48 pm
by devilsadvocate
Macleod and Edwards to be co-captains.

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:55 pm
by NFC
Goodwin for the next two seasons.

When he retires either Thompson or VB to take over.

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:42 pm
by Psyber
NFC wrote:Goodwin for the next two seasons.

When he retires either Thompson or VB to take over.

You are probably right..

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:02 am
by Gravel
Bassett

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:35 am
by Rik E Boy
Lleyton Hewitt. 8)

I can't tell you how relieved I am that I am missing out on the Roo hype. I hear it's pretty full on if you don't happen to be a Cows supporter.

regards,

REB

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:46 am
by Dutchy
I hear ya REB...wrong type of Roo hype for me...

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:48 am
by The Girth
yep im over it :roll:

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:00 am
by blink
Johncock?

Re: Crows next captain - Thoughts??

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:32 am
by scoob
blink wrote:Johncock?


He could captain the KFC eating team...