Crows next captain - Thoughts??

[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??

[Thiele]

Goodwin or Rutten

[Psyber]

Van Berlo is popular with the coach, and so is Shirley!?

[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.

[hearts on fire]

yep. Scotty Thompson for me.............

[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

[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?

[Dutchy]

Mubbles likes the old blokes so Goody is the best bet (pun intended)

[JK]

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?

[Dutchy]

Ha...mumbles apologies...

[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.

[devilsadvocate]

Macleod and Edwards to be co-captains.

[NFC]

Goodwin for the next two seasons.

When he retires either Thompson or VB to take over.

[Psyber]

Goodwin for the next two seasons.

When he retires either Thompson or VB to take over.

You are probably right..

[Gravel]

Bassett

[Rik E Boy]

Lleyton Hewitt.

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

[Dutchy]

I hear ya REB...wrong type of Roo hype for me...

[The Girth]

yep im over it

[blink]

Johncock?

[scoob]

Johncock?

He could captain the KFC eating team...