Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
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Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Now that we are losing Riewoldt and possibly Montagna at the end to the seasson I was wondering two things about the current list:
1. It's well-known that Riewoldt set an incredible example on the training track and around the club - who fills that role once he's gone?
2. Both Riewoldt and Montagna have both been excellent on-field leaders in terms of set-ups, structures, etc. (perhaps the result of last Saturday would have been different had one or both played). Who will the on-field "organisers" once they're gone? I know Gears is one, but who else is there?
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1. It's well-known that Riewoldt set an incredible example on the training track and around the club - who fills that role once he's gone?
2. Both Riewoldt and Montagna have both been excellent on-field leaders in terms of set-ups, structures, etc. (perhaps the result of last Saturday would have been different had one or both played). Who will the on-field "organisers" once they're gone? I know Gears is one, but who else is there?
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Good post cps, and an interesting question for us to ponder on, colleague. For what it's worth, my feeling is that someone will emerge, possibly in these next four weeks, and will take on that role. I asked myself similar questions when Loewe, Burke, and Harvey retired.cps wrote:Now that we are losing Riewoldt and possibly Montagna at the end to the seasson I was wondering two things about the current list:
1. It's well-known that Riewoldt set an incredible example on the training track and around the club - who fills that role once he's gone?
2. Both Riewoldt and Montagna have both been excellent on-field leaders in terms of set-ups, structures, etc. (perhaps the result of last Saturday would have been different had one or both played). Who will the on-field "organisers" once they're gone? I know Gears is one, but who else is there?
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
I would hope Steven would step up also.
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Carlisle did but it's pretty hard to save the game from full back unless you do a Leo Barry at just the right time.Beno88 wrote:It was devastatingly obvious that no one emerged in the dying moments on Saturday.
For me, Carlisle should be our captain next year. He has all the attributes we need for the role IMO.
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As I put in a rant on another thread, Carlisle should assume leadership
And his support should include representation from the First Round Draft Picks over the past couple of years to progress their development - along with Armitage and Steven who are our core
And his support should include representation from the First Round Draft Picks over the past couple of years to progress their development - along with Armitage and Steven who are our core
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Interesting replies, but I wasn't thinking of the player that "saves the game" - more the person who organises the setup and gets the players in the right positions guarding the right spaces.
Also, a few replies have mentioned people who "should" stand up - I was hoping that there would be players on the list who actually want to do this. As an observer, Steven comes across as someone who doesn't naturally do this. So who have we got - Armo? Seb?
Also, a few replies have mentioned people who "should" stand up - I was hoping that there would be players on the list who actually want to do this. As an observer, Steven comes across as someone who doesn't naturally do this. So who have we got - Armo? Seb?
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Fair commentcps wrote:Interesting replies, but I wasn't thinking of the player that "saves the game" - more the person who organises the setup and gets the players in the right positions guarding the right spaces.
Also, a few replies have mentioned people who "should" stand up - I was hoping that there would be players on the list who actually want to do this. As an observer, Steven comes across as someone who doesn't naturally do this. So who have we got - Armo? Seb?
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Hodge gone next year, also possibly Gibson, who takes their place in organising setups? You could say the same for any team losing experienced leaders.
Leaders will develop further once the oldies go.
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
So here's the official leadership group:
Geary, Newnes, Steven, Armitage, Weller, Ross
For the onfield "director" (I'll call it that for want of a better term) I reckon you need someone with experience (especially of tight, high-pressure situations) and a cool head so they can look after what they have to do and direct less experienced team mates. The list above doesn't seem to have a natural standout. Maybe Joey needs to go around again?
Geary, Newnes, Steven, Armitage, Weller, Ross
For the onfield "director" (I'll call it that for want of a better term) I reckon you need someone with experience (especially of tight, high-pressure situations) and a cool head so they can look after what they have to do and direct less experienced team mates. The list above doesn't seem to have a natural standout. Maybe Joey needs to go around again?
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You know Colleague, I LOVE the good old saying: "cometh the hour; Cometh the man"!cps wrote:So here's the official leadership group:
Geary, Newnes, Steven, Armitage, Weller, Ross
For the onfield "director" (I'll call it that for want of a better term) I reckon you need someone with experience (especially of tight, high-pressure situations) and a cool head so they can look after what they have to do and direct less experienced team mates. The list above doesn't seem to have a natural standout. Maybe Joey needs to go around again?
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Sounds like you are after the next Lenny?
From what i have seen Ross perhaps , but i think the issue is usually it is an A grader who imposes themselves at the critical moments, and we do not have one IMO at the moment. A few A- or B+ but no silk. Perhaps Ross is closest we have - hence why we must throw everything we have at Kelly
From what i have seen Ross perhaps , but i think the issue is usually it is an A grader who imposes themselves at the critical moments, and we do not have one IMO at the moment. A few A- or B+ but no silk. Perhaps Ross is closest we have - hence why we must throw everything we have at Kelly
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Roughead, Bruce, Gunston, Mitchell's been handy?takeaway wrote:Hodge gone next year, also possibly Gibson, who takes their place in organising setups? You could say the same for any team losing experienced leaders.
Leaders will develop further once the oldies go.
I reckon their potentials are better than
Newnes, Weller or Geary TBH
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The Hawthorn group's "collective experience" is "better" too colleague!Teflon wrote:Roughead, Bruce, Gunston, Mitchell's been handy?takeaway wrote:Hodge gone next year, also possibly Gibson, who takes their place in organising setups? You could say the same for any team losing experienced leaders.
Leaders will develop further once the oldies go.
I reckon their potentials are better than
Newnes, Weller or Geary TBH
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
Probably better now, but not when we should be challenging 2019-22. Roughhead, Frawley, Birchall, Burgoyne etc probably all gone then.thejiggingsaint wrote:Their "collective experience" is "better" too colleague!Teflon wrote:Roughead, Bruce, Gunston, Mitchell's been handy?takeaway wrote:Hodge gone next year, also possibly Gibson, who takes their place in organising setups? You could say the same for any team losing experienced leaders.
Leaders will develop further once the oldies go.
I reckon their potentials are better than
Newnes, Weller or Geary TBH
As I said leaders will develop further when vacancies occur.
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
You forgot Baroose in the group...cps wrote:So here's the official leadership group:
Geary, Newnes, Steven, Armitage, Weller, Ross
For the onfield "director" (I'll call it that for want of a better term) I reckon you need someone with experience (especially of tight, high-pressure situations) and a cool head so they can look after what they have to do and direct less experienced team mates. The list above doesn't seem to have a natural standout. Maybe Joey needs to go around again?
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And Roberton!WellardSaint wrote:You forgot Baroose in the group...cps wrote:So here's the official leadership group:
Geary, Newnes, Steven, Armitage, Weller, Ross
For the onfield "director" (I'll call it that for want of a better term) I reckon you need someone with experience (especially of tight, high-pressure situations) and a cool head so they can look after what they have to do and direct less experienced team mates. The list above doesn't seem to have a natural standout. Maybe Joey needs to go around again?
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I believe one of our biggest weakness right now is our lack of midfield experience. We don't have an experienced head (or two) to take hold of game when it matters. Really miss Armitage as he is our oldest and lost experienced mid.
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I got the list from here:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/ ... ec5805114c
When were Roberton and Bruce added?
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/ ... ec5805114c
When were Roberton and Bruce added?
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Announced when Geary became captain.
http://www.saints.com.au/news/2017-02-0 ... shed-group
"As part of the transition from experience to youth, Dylan Roberton, Josh Bruce and Seb Ross enter the leadership group for the first time in their careers, joining Mav Weller, Jack Newnes, Jack Steven and David Armitage in the group."
http://www.saints.com.au/news/2017-02-0 ... shed-group
"As part of the transition from experience to youth, Dylan Roberton, Josh Bruce and Seb Ross enter the leadership group for the first time in their careers, joining Mav Weller, Jack Newnes, Jack Steven and David Armitage in the group."
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Experience doesn't mean good leadership. Some people are better leaders than others, irrespective of how much experience they may have.
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Re: Competitive Will and Onfield Leadership
I reckon Bruce and Membrey might step up in Roos absence.
Roo cast a big shadow....I reckon they will emerge as leaders.
Roo cast a big shadow....I reckon they will emerge as leaders.
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From a recent television mike-up, Gears had a fair bit to say whilst on the field. Not sure whether that's intelligent/tactical advice or not, but he must have respect from the playing group, to be appointed captain. None of the others, except Carlisle, show leadership qualities.
Carlisle seems to be "a leader," but it may be too early for him. However, as the Jiggster said - cometh the hour, cometh the man.
Carlisle seems to be "a leader," but it may be too early for him. However, as the Jiggster said - cometh the hour, cometh the man.
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Ross and Newnes most leadership potential for mine. Although Gears has grown into the role much better than I expected. Last year, I thought Weller looked well capable of 'leading the team into battle' but never seemed particularly smart and has seemed even less so this season!
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Spot on re: Seb & Jack Newnes. Weller? Hmmmmmm? Not prepared to write him off completely JUST yet. The addition of an A-grade midfielder for 2018 will see where we're at.freely wrote:Ross and Newnes most leadership potential for mine. Although Gears has grown into the role much better than I expected. Last year, I thought Weller looked well capable of 'leading the team into battle' but never seemed particularly smart and has seemed even less so this season!
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