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Stirling Mortlock (74)
A lot of them have their positions secured, the best pack is very obvious.
Dennis, Hooper or Barnes for me though
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A lot of them have their positions secured, the best pack is very obvious.
Dennis, Hooper or Barnes for me though
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
John Eales is not considered an angry or even aggressive man; he is however technically excellent, a hard work, and a great communicator.
Captains come from different moulds and I think Dennis is an excellent choice.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Eales is obviously a very intelligent man, apart from his other attributes. I would argue that intelligence is the most important characteristic of a captain in the professional era.
Captains might come from different moulds, but there are certain basics that all good captains have. Not sure that Dennis has them.
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David Wilson (68)
Not all those whose positions are reasonably secure have leadership qualities though. The 3 you've mentioned do, although difficult from 15 (assuming Barnes plays there).
If I was choosing, it would probably come down to those 3.
Another factor which will come into it is how the coach and captain relate. All 3 strike me as being hardworking and willing and able to follow the coach's game plan/tactics.
I wouldn't mind seeing TPN as Captain. It would make for some interesting pressers and it would be good to have an Islander as captain of one of the Super teams. The only issue would be his ability to stay on the field and the decisions he would make while concussed.
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Paul McLean (56)
A captain at least needs to know how to tackle "correctly"!!!!!
Actually if he captained the same way it could be a fantastic idea - lead with your head.
Jets - I don't really like the idea of appointing a captain who would be or should be routinely subbed in the last 15 minutes of a game. To me these are the most important minutes of the game.
The Waratahs lost several games last year due to poor decision making in the final minutes. Either having a captain who isn't likely to be on the field at that point or one who should have been subbed but has been kept on because they are captain doesn't work for me.
That is why Dennis seems like a good pick to me. He would be the forward most likely to play the most 80 minute games.
The Waratahs lost several games last year due to poor decision making in the final minutes. Either having a captain who isn't likely to be on the field at that point or one who should have been subbed but has been kept on because they are captain doesn't work for me.
That is why Dennis seems like a good pick to me. He would be the forward most likely to play the most 80 minute games.
Robinson doesn't play 80 so I have concerns over him as captain.
Barnes is a maybe, but not perfect from 15 and if playing 10, he has enough to do.
A lock, nah
The backrower? A kid, a quiet 8 and Dennis
The 9s aren't set in stone
Mitchell? he would love the media part, but too far away from the action.
This may be left field, but Tom Carter was/is a good captain for Uni.
Enthusiasm times 10 and a team man who has played under quality leaders his whole career (Waugh & Davidson)
Barnes is a maybe, but not perfect from 15 and if playing 10, he has enough to do.
A lock, nah
The backrower? A kid, a quiet 8 and Dennis
The 9s aren't set in stone
Mitchell? he would love the media part, but too far away from the action.
This may be left field, but Tom Carter was/is a good captain for Uni.
Enthusiasm times 10 and a team man who has played under quality leaders his whole career (Waugh & Davidson)
Took the words right out of my mouth. I think the only thing stopping TPN from being picked is his constant battles with injury. He had a bit of an ordinary year in 12 but the captaincy would bring out the best in him. He is well respected by players, articulate, smart and I believe the best quality is his commitment and passion. TPN for me!
wamberal All those things are definitely true. He doesn't strike as an on field leader though. He needs to be though. He's one of the most experienced players in any team he plays for now.
Captaining from 13 is obviously doable (i.e. Mortlock or BOD) but AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) could also spend time at 14 and 15 where it would be that bit harder.
Captaining from 13 is obviously doable (i.e. Mortlock or BOD) but AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) could also spend time at 14 and 15 where it would be that bit harder.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
TPN is a character of our game, if you want him to become boring make him captain. Mortlock was one crazy SOB until he started getting leadership positions.
That being said, not the worst choice in the world.
What if making TPN captain caused all his hair to fall out?
The risk just isn't worth it!
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Haha! Though I don't think Islanders typically don't go bald, though I've seen plenty of 18yo Tongans with half a head of grey hair.
There's an upside and downside to most ethnicities genetically.
boyo
Mark Ella (57)
It was Daniel Halangahu wasn't it?
He plays in Italy these days with Zebre.
http://sphotos-b.AK (Andrew Kellaway).fbcdn.net/hphotos-AK (Andrew Kellaway)-ash4/318094_10151294812072144_355054134_n.jpg
Lopeti Timani certainly looks pretty fit.
Lopeti Timani certainly looks pretty fit.
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