Of course most of the 90 min I tried to relate his GFC experiences to how it could help our club.
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Some of the interesting related things he said were..
Frank Costa approached him and said they wanted him to be Captain. He asked why they would choose a player of so limited ability ?
Frank told him that he was the person of character that stood up when things weren't good in 2006. He didn't need to be THE best player but the best of character as the others will follow this lead.
Also said the No.1 priority for Stephen Wells choosing players was "character". (probably easier done when drafts are so strong and father sons abundant)
Emphasized traits of loyalty,respect + trust. Especially trust. That players can rely on other players to do what they are expected and nothing less. The only way to win the ultimate is to be able to trust your fellow players.
In fact he stressed it need to go all the way to the top of the club, coach,president and CEO. Said Brian Cook is still a mentor to him in life.
Also said their leadership group had a blend of personality types. Said Scarlett was a great help but was completely different person to him. He knew he needed him onside though. If you weren't within his close circle you would never make it.
Mooney was in the leadership group and was a lad, loved a beer and even a smoke and was the man to speak to any younger player that was a bit off the rails.
It all sounds so obvious but had me thinking about our future captains and leadership groups. These positions need to be chosen carefully as they set the scene for the whole group.
Roo has been a great captain and Lenny a good choice for leadership group but the next generation is going to have to take the baton.
Maybe Geary does fit the Harley mold ?
I think Peter Summers sounds good so far. Hopefully we can land a good CEO and get the club cohesive.
Question time came and I was oh so tempted to ask him "what Brian Cook was doing in the next 4 years ? "
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