Only one captain next year?
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Only one captain next year?
Scott Palmer hints in his column in the Herald Sun this morning that the Saints may revert to only 1 captain of the club next year.
He writes that it will be between Nick Riewoldt and Lenny Hayes.
Now, whether Mr. Palmer is trying to drum up a story out of nothing, or whether he has actually heard something is another question.
But if you had to choose, as sole captain in 2008, either Nick Riewoldt or Lenny Hayes, who would you vote for?
He writes that it will be between Nick Riewoldt and Lenny Hayes.
Now, whether Mr. Palmer is trying to drum up a story out of nothing, or whether he has actually heard something is another question.
But if you had to choose, as sole captain in 2008, either Nick Riewoldt or Lenny Hayes, who would you vote for?
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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I'd choose Lenny but Nick has grown, maturity wise, in the last year.
For inspiration? Riewoldt without a doubt
For an example? Hayes
For media attention? Riewoldt (although he has had his bad times)
For pure leadership? Hayes
I think Lenny ticks all the boxes as the perfect captain however I would be surprised if he is given the job over Riewoldt.
For inspiration? Riewoldt without a doubt
For an example? Hayes
For media attention? Riewoldt (although he has had his bad times)
For pure leadership? Hayes
I think Lenny ticks all the boxes as the perfect captain however I would be surprised if he is given the job over Riewoldt.
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I second that.SaintBot wrote:I'd choose Lenny but Nick has grown, maturity wise, in the last year.
For inspiration? Riewoldt without a doubt
For an example? Hayes
For media attention? Riewoldt (although he has had his bad times)
For pure leadership? Hayes
I think Lenny ticks all the boxes as the perfect captain however I would be surprised if he is given the job over Riewoldt.
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People who are swayed by Nick because of his speech at the B & F, how do you know that Lenny hasn't also done an equally inspirational one behind closed doors? You only know that Nick made a stirring speech because it was in public.
I think that Nick has really stepped up in maturity over the past 12 months, but as someone else stated when Lenny was the sole captain in 04 we had our best season with this current crop of players. Lenny flies the flag more than any other player too.
I think that Nick has really stepped up in maturity over the past 12 months, but as someone else stated when Lenny was the sole captain in 04 we had our best season with this current crop of players. Lenny flies the flag more than any other player too.
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Riewoldt is a superstar of the AFL, and his stature and profile are almost unrivalled.
He is already the face of our club -- as evidenced by his appearance at the Frankston announcement -- and his maturity and consistency on-field see him as our best player by far.
Players of his ilk and standing are few and far between, and he is on par with Buckley and Hird in that sense.
When people think of St Kilda, they think of Riewoldt.
He must be captain.
He is already the face of our club -- as evidenced by his appearance at the Frankston announcement -- and his maturity and consistency on-field see him as our best player by far.
Players of his ilk and standing are few and far between, and he is on par with Buckley and Hird in that sense.
When people think of St Kilda, they think of Riewoldt.
He must be captain.
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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I agree ..... I think Riewoldt can play inspiring games as captain .Oh When the Saints wrote:Riewoldt is a superstar of the AFL, and his stature and profile are almost unrivalled.
He is already the face of our club -- as evidenced by his appearance at the Frankston announcement -- and his maturity and consistency on-field see him as our best player by far.
Players of his ilk and standing are few and far between, and he is on par with Buckley and Hird in that sense.
When people think of St Kilda, they think of Riewoldt.
He must be captain.
I also believe that if another candidate was chosen as captain,it would be the first step in Riewoldt heading north ....
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The captaincy won't do much for Hayes. He's grown as much as he can as a player, and is already respected enough without the need for this role.
Riewoldt is different; as captain, you feel his game will continue to improve and the 'ownership' he has over the club will grow.
I don't doubt Lenny's competitive fire, but I feel Riewoldt is a ready made captain at the right age.
Jokes aside, it's a bit like choosing Wayne Carey or Anthony Stevens to lead the Kangaroos during the 1990s.
A quiet, unassuming midfielder or a dominating forward capable of turning matches?
The pick is Riewoldt, and by comfortable margin.
Riewoldt is different; as captain, you feel his game will continue to improve and the 'ownership' he has over the club will grow.
I don't doubt Lenny's competitive fire, but I feel Riewoldt is a ready made captain at the right age.
Jokes aside, it's a bit like choosing Wayne Carey or Anthony Stevens to lead the Kangaroos during the 1990s.
A quiet, unassuming midfielder or a dominating forward capable of turning matches?
The pick is Riewoldt, and by comfortable margin.
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I like quoting accurate and sensible posts.evertonfc wrote:The captaincy won't do much for Hayes. He's grown as much as he can as a player, and is already respected enough without the need for this role.
Riewoldt is different; as captain, you feel his game will continue to improve and the 'ownership' he has over the club will grow.
I don't doubt Lenny's competitive fire, but I feel Riewoldt is a ready made captain at the right age.
Jokes aside, it's a bit like choosing Wayne Carey or Anthony Stevens to lead the Kangaroos during the 1990s.
A quiet, unassuming midfielder or a dominating forward capable of turning matches?
The pick is Riewoldt, and by comfortable margin.
And what Belfast Saint says has some truth to it ...
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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if not being chosen is what it takes for riewoldt to leave then we might as well trade him off now...i doubt he would be sour over it - but if he was, then we honestly dont need people like that at the clubBelfastSaint wrote:I also believe that if another candidate was chosen as captain,it would be the first step in Riewoldt heading north ....
we shouldnt have to make club decisions to suit one particular player (exceptions for sir robert)
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