[Bullseye]

2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:13 am  

If Purtell is off to Toronto or retiring who should be the club captain next year?

We've been short of leaders for some years. Purtell himself has been absent due to injury a lot this year and in many games we've lacked leadership.

I don't think any of the current squad or rumoured signings are up to it.

Any thoughts?

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:25 am  

Unless a better candidate is signed, Kris Welham for mine.

He's one of the few players that even when everyone's playing pants, he still looks like he's trying. Leads by example better than most on the pitch I'd say.

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:25 am  

Probably one of Sidlow, O' Brien, Welham or Pryce.

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:41 am  

Welham is a good shout - he has balls.

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:44 am  

I'd say Leon maybe? Has a lot of useful experience?

Where is Purtell? he's not been mentioned by anyone for weeks? has he gone and joined Nobby at Toronto?

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:00 am  

David Tasker wrote:

I'd say Leon maybe? Has a lot of useful experience?

Problem with Leon is that he goes missing a lot, especially when the game isn't going well. Which is when you need your captain to be leading by example and stepping up.

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:03 am  

HamsterChops wrote:

Problem with Leon is that he goes missing a lot, especially when the game isn't going well. Which is when you need your captain to be leading by example and stepping up.

you have a point. will Adam O'Brien be our longest serving player next year?

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:11 am  

Depends if Olbison's contract is renewed.

[Bulliac]

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:37 am  

A O'B depends on how much the coach rates him and it seems it's not as much as we do, so I'd guess he's very much an outside bet for skipper.

Re: 2017 Skipper? : Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:56 am  

Sidlow for me. We need someone to give the team a bollocking on the field when the going gets tough. Half the reason we've lost so many games this season. We've had no leader on the field to calm the players when needed, or kick them up their backside when needed. Thats why we've look so weak when the goings got tough and are in a dogfight.

Sidlow is still relatively quiet, but out of everyone, he's the best IMO