Captain J. Geary 2014?
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Captain J. Geary 2014?
Just got a feeling about this guy. Remember seeing him when he was just some little tunk that looked like Steven Baker's understudy when he started with us. Since then, I've been nothing but impressed with the way he carries himself and communicates; noticed that he was doing the team talk in the video Jimmy Webster's Day Out, and nothing would surprise me less than him getting the gig after Rooey finally hands it over.
I don't think anyone could say he's a Reiwoldt-style captain, or even Lenny/Harvey style; I see him more as a Nathan Burke style leader. Hard nut, but no idiot. Not an elite player but becoming more and more consistent and calm. I can't say anything about Ben McEvoy, who everyone seems to think is the nailed-on successor to Rooey, but I can't think of anyone from outside the vets that would be more suitable as a future captain than our man Jerryn/Jaydn/Jerdnrynt/Jarryd/GEARS.
What are your thoughts?
PS Sorry if this has already been discussed, I haven't been on here much recently.
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I don't think anyone could say he's a Reiwoldt-style captain, or even Lenny/Harvey style; I see him more as a Nathan Burke style leader. Hard nut, but no idiot. Not an elite player but becoming more and more consistent and calm. I can't say anything about Ben McEvoy, who everyone seems to think is the nailed-on successor to Rooey, but I can't think of anyone from outside the vets that would be more suitable as a future captain than our man Jerryn/Jaydn/Jerdnrynt/Jarryd/GEARS.
What are your thoughts?
PS Sorry if this has already been discussed, I haven't been on here much recently.
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
Unm Roo is only 31 come 2014 and the calf blood or whatever he injects into his dodgy knee seems to be working a treat.
If we assume he is still a productive and worthy player for 2014 then there is zero reason to replace him as captain.
Rooey is a massive Saints icon. He's not our best ever player (that was plugger), but as player and club ambassador combined he's our best ever.
If we assume he is still a productive and worthy player for 2014 then there is zero reason to replace him as captain.
Rooey is a massive Saints icon. He's not our best ever player (that was plugger), but as player and club ambassador combined he's our best ever.
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
Rooy will captain next year if he wants it. I expect ben will captain next year if Rooy wants to stop.
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
Agree that Mac is probably our next skipper but Sean Dempster would have to be in contention as well.plugger66 wrote:Rooy will captain next year if he wants it. I expect ben will captain next year if Rooy wants to stop.
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Ben will be too imposing not to make captain (eventually).
Geary's on field attitude is the best out there. He is drenched in the battle and is all about the team.
Riewoldt is such an immense player, that it doesn't matter that he flames teammates, throws his arms constantly in the air, scowls about, and expects to be the constant focal point (is it any wonder that him and BJ are good mates).
It's a blessing he is in form and showing young players what it takes, but his leadership comes through his talent and commitment, which has been great, but I'd love a changing of the guard. I'd like to be more ruthless, angry (at the opposition, not fellow players), and intimidating.
I like McEvoy because he's intelligent, imposing and probably our next champion.
I like Geary because he's a down and dirty battler, with boiling blood and a hard nose.
Geary's on field attitude is the best out there. He is drenched in the battle and is all about the team.
Riewoldt is such an immense player, that it doesn't matter that he flames teammates, throws his arms constantly in the air, scowls about, and expects to be the constant focal point (is it any wonder that him and BJ are good mates).
It's a blessing he is in form and showing young players what it takes, but his leadership comes through his talent and commitment, which has been great, but I'd love a changing of the guard. I'd like to be more ruthless, angry (at the opposition, not fellow players), and intimidating.
I like McEvoy because he's intelligent, imposing and probably our next champion.
I like Geary because he's a down and dirty battler, with boiling blood and a hard nose.
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
I think Geary, that's of no surprise though
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He has those moments when a game is in the line.
Ben is great, I just feel for KPP's as captains, so much pressure to perform already.
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He has those moments when a game is in the line.
Ben is great, I just feel for KPP's as captains, so much pressure to perform already.
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SainterK wrote:I think Geary, that's of no surprise though. >>>>>>>
He has those moments when a game is in the line.
Ben is great, I just feel for KPP's as captains, so much pressure to perform already.
It has really effected Rooy.
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Think it has at times.plugger66 wrote:SainterK wrote:I think Geary, that's of no surprise though. >>>>>>>
He has those moments when a game is in the line.
Ben is great, I just feel for KPP's as captains, so much pressure to perform already.
It has really effected Rooy.
Anyway, look at his record, a pretty once in a lifetime kind of player.
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Just give it to the best leader. i dont think it matters where they play one little bit and a ruckman is an onballer anyway.SainterK wrote:Think it has at times.plugger66 wrote:
It has really effected Rooy.
Anyway, look at his record, a pretty once in a lifetime kind of player.
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I think jarryn would make a great captain and leader at this time.
Consistent effort, hard at the ball, good in front of the media and I think well respected by his peers...
Consistent effort, hard at the ball, good in front of the media and I think well respected by his peers...
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SainterK wrote:I think jarryn would make a great captain and leader at this time.
Consistent effort, hard at the ball, good in front of the media and I think well respected by his peers...
Yep all the things ben has as well and ben has been in the leadership group a year longer.
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Well you give it to him next then, that's fine.
Austinn is asking about gears, and I agree with the sentiment of his post.
Austinn is asking about gears, and I agree with the sentiment of his post.
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SainterK wrote:Well you give it to him next then, that's fine.
Austinn is asking about gears, and I agree with the sentiment of his post.
I didnt realise i was the only one who said someone else in this thread. I also didnt realise this thread was for only people who agree on geary. Well you can have geary. i dont care really because I cant see either of us having a say in it.
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
I don't know if he has enough presence to be a captain. I'm certainly not doubting his leadership qualities, but he tends to play an understated role in the side; when things get tough he's not going to be the guy to take the game by the scruff of the neck in the way a Roo or Selwood does. My tip for next captain is Big Ben (assuming his footy keeps improving) because of his physical presence around the ground and the stabilising influence he can have when drifting down back.
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Dunno about Captain
But hes going very very very well for pick 58 in the Rookie list. hats off to him and a def leader at the club now.
Jimmy Gwilt might give Captain a shake next year also.
But hes going very very very well for pick 58 in the Rookie list. hats off to him and a def leader at the club now.
Jimmy Gwilt might give Captain a shake next year also.
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I may be wrong, but isn't the system under Watters that the players vote for who will be made captain? If thats the case I cant really see them not voting for Nick next year again, just because of the respect he has at the club
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I would make Big Boy captain at the end of the year. Rooey has had his time and I don't like him as an on field captain anyway. His antics when a ball misses him and his umpire pleading looks grate me. He's a star and maybe the lifting of the captaincy will help him. I have no doubt he's a leader on the track but the great captains just don't behave like he does. It feels un StKilda to say it but I don't think he should ever have been captain. Hayes should have lead this side.
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#gosaintas wrote:I would make Big Boy captain at the end of the year. Rooey has had his time and I don't like him as an on field captain anyway. His antics when a ball misses him and his umpire pleading looks grate me. He's a star and maybe the lifting of the captaincy will help him. I have no doubt he's a leader on the track but the great captains just don't behave like he does. It feels un StKilda to say it but I don't think he should ever have been captain. Hayes should have lead this side.
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Hayes would of been a great leader , as the players would do anything for him.
Roo is by far the best captain ,leads by the utmost example,and hopefully will led the side next year.
I would like to see who finishes the standout player at the end of the year to make a
Further assessment who has the capacity to lead the club after Roo.
Big decision given our new crop of young players.
Maybe Armitage could be a smokey .
Roo is by far the best captain ,leads by the utmost example,and hopefully will led the side next year.
I would like to see who finishes the standout player at the end of the year to make a
Further assessment who has the capacity to lead the club after Roo.
Big decision given our new crop of young players.
Maybe Armitage could be a smokey .
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
All Gears needs is a bit of goal sense !
He's become a great on field leader so the captaincy could be on the cards .
He's become a great on field leader so the captaincy could be on the cards .
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plenty of captains don't take the game by the scruffthequarry wrote:I don't know if he has enough presence to be a captain. I'm certainly not doubting his leadership qualities, but he tends to play an understated role in the side; when things get tough he's not going to be the guy to take the game by the scruff of the neck in the way a Roo or Selwood does. My tip for next captain is Big Ben (assuming his footy keeps improving) because of his physical presence around the ground and the stabilising influence he can have when drifting down back.
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Re: Captain J. Geary 2014?
I thought this week was Big macs first dominant game where he willed the win through individual performance. Gears always plays like a captain and reminds me of Paul Kelly from Sydney. Either and Dempster look capable.
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Are you seriously suggesting that taking the captaincy off Nick will make him a better player? and your other statement "I don't think he should ever have been captain" WTF#gosaintas wrote:I would make Big Boy captain at the end of the year. Rooey has had his time and I don't like him as an on field captain anyway. His antics when a ball misses him and his umpire pleading looks grate me. He's a star and maybe the lifting of the captaincy will help him. I have no doubt he's a leader on the track but the great captains just don't behave like he does. It feels un StKilda to say it but I don't think he should ever have been captain. Hayes should have lead this side.
I've never seen a bad St.Kilda player - that's just how they are.