Who do you want to see as captain with Riewoldt out?

Tue 29 Mar 2005 5:23pm

You can vote here and on the homepage at www.saintsational.com

If there's a question you would like to see in next week's poll just send a PM to me and I'll pick one each week.

Personally, I would like to see Max step up and take the leadership role, chances are he won't get it next year and I feel he should be rewarded for his years of passion and service to the club.

milnedog · Post: # 87430Post **milnedog** » Tue 29 Mar 2005 6:33pm

Has to be hamill or hayes. This is a part of why the rotation system is such a good idea, if the captain goes down there is someone to step up and hamill realised that last week and did it. A true leader doesn't need to be told when to step he knows, ie agaisnt brissy.

riccardo · Post: # 87435Post **riccardo** » Tue 29 Mar 2005 6:47pm

Rotating the job is an excellent suggestion. Begin with one and go through all the other guys in the Leadership Group as voted for by the players in the first group meeting each week (early as possible, say Tuesday).

I'd start with Max, myself. The man deserves the top job, even for 1 week.

St Fidelius · Post: # 87442Post **St Fidelius** » Tue 29 Mar 2005 7:05pm

Max for me....

TimberWolf · Post: # 87459Post **TimberWolf** » Tue 29 Mar 2005 7:29pm

I reckon Ball will get the nod.

Jakes · Post: # 87558Post **Jakes** » Tue 29 Mar 2005 11:14pm

This is a no-brainer - Hamill is by far the best choice .... Thursday night should have proven that

St DAC · Post: # 87625Post **St DAC** » Wed 30 Mar 2005 8:46am

Max, or if not, then Sammy.

I think if we were to have a permanent captain then Sammy would be the best choice by far, but given our rotation policy is in force then Max deserves a shot. He has been a fine player over the journey, & I'd like to see him get the gig, even if it is temporary.

Steve_the_Saint · Wed 30 Mar 2005 1:32pm

We need Hamill's style of leadership at the moment, someone to take the hits for the boys and set the example for the rest of them. Not that the other blokes cant do that, its just that Aaron's the best at it.

Persuader · Post: # 87750Post **Persuader** » Wed 30 Mar 2005 3:32pm

Nick is the Captain.
Rotation within the rotation just makes things bizarre.
They can take it in turns to toss the coin every week but let's not
lose sight of the fact that Nick Reiwoldt is the Captain.

milnedog · Post: # 87753Post **milnedog** » Wed 30 Mar 2005 3:35pm

I would like to see hudghton get it, however the opposition and opposition supprters don't really respect him.

Dal_Santos_Gal · Wed 30 Mar 2005 6:54pm

This is a no-brainer - Hamill is by far the best choice .... Thursday night should have proven that

i could not have said it better myself

ctqs · Post: # 87843Post **ctqs** » Wed 30 Mar 2005 8:17pm

Dal_Santos_Gal wrote:
This is a no-brainer - Hamill is by far the best choice .... Thursday night should have proven that
i could not have said it better myself

Yep. Ditto. Not slagging off at the others because their effort was tremendous but he was the only one who really stood up to be counted after the event. Let him off the leash, I reckon.

Captain Impossible · Wed 30 Mar 2005 9:52pm

It's got to be Hamill. As a team we walk taller with Hamill at the helm. We can be the most skilled side in the AFL but without a little bit of mongrel we won't win the tough ones. The guy is a born leader and without our regular tough nuts (Powell and Guerra) we need physical aggression. Even though we didn't get there last week Hamill was a shinning light. Mid way through last year we were FEARED, let's get that back!

MCG-Unit · Post: # 87979Post **MCG-Unit** » Thu 31 Mar 2005 9:37am

I voted for Hamill.......think they'll give it to Ball though

pkerr · Post: # 88062Post **pkerr** » Thu 31 Mar 2005 6:31pm

I agree. No captain, just a coin toss for a few weeks. Should forget this rotation rubbish. AH should still be the captain. Leave NR in the leadership group and let him concentrate on what he does well which is play great footy!!!

sainterforlife · Thu 31 Mar 2005 6:46pm

Matt Rendall said on Ch10 sport news that a former captain wouldn't be choosen, but someone from the leadership group would be picked when they get to Tassie.

I'm still guessing Bally/Maxie

Moose · Post: # 88073Post **Moose** » Thu 31 Mar 2005 7:32pm

pkerr wrote:I agree. No captain, just a coin toss for a few weeks. Should forget this rotation rubbish. AH should still be the captain. Leave NR in the leadership group and let him concentrate on what he does well which is play great footy!!!

FFs, the rotation has worked and is giving valuable leadership experience to alot of players. Roo wouldn't even be capt. if it didn't exist

Why the hell do people think Sammy is better/worse if he is "captain"?

And it certainly doesn't make any difference to the team.

Sainternist · Post: # 88200Post **Sainternist** » Fri 01 Apr 2005 1:02am

Lenny should have remained captain after his fantastic display of leadership last season.
I'm not doubting Rooey was the wrong man, I just feel it's always best to stick with what is good.
IMO GT should have given the whole "let's have a new captain each season" the flick.
But if Lenny doesn't get the gig in Roo's absence then give Max a shot! Max is always 100% committed and a great team player.

Munga · Post: # 88208Post **Munga** » Fri 01 Apr 2005 1:37am

Ballbagger. Watch this guy move!

Post: # 88288Post **n1ck** » Fri 01 Apr 2005 2:52pm

i voted for hamill. i know injury hampered his season abit last year, but i still think his best year in AFL (for us AND carlton) was the year he took over the captaincy. he had a brilliant season that year and i feel his form dropped when the captaincy was taken off him the next year.

The Mullet · Post: # 88431Post **The Mullet** » Fri 01 Apr 2005 8:51pm

I reckon they should give Maxy a go...think of all the service he's given to the club, not to forget all of the injuries he's suffered whilst putting his body on the line.

In my opinion, his courage and team spirit could lift the team as well as Aaron does..

plus, he hasnt had much experience at being a leader at the club so give him a go

TimberWolf · Post: # 88813Post **TimberWolf** » Sun 03 Apr 2005 7:53pm

TimberWolf wrote:I reckon Ball will get the nod.

Only me and Munga picked that one.

MCG-Unit · Post: # 88964Post **MCG-Unit** » Mon 04 Apr 2005 9:41am

TimberWolf wrote:
TimberWolf wrote:I reckon Ball will get the nod.

Only me and Munga picked that one.

Hey what about my post - before Munga's................

"I voted for Hamill.......think they'll give it to Ball though"

TimberWolf · Post: # 89100Post **TimberWolf** » Mon 04 Apr 2005 2:27pm

jon hiseman wrote:
TimberWolf wrote:
TimberWolf wrote:I reckon Ball will get the nod.

Only me and Munga picked that one.
Hey what about my post - before Munga's................

"I voted for Hamill.......think they'll give it to Ball though"

Sorry.
Didn't see that one.
You vote for Hamill though.
I voted for Ball.

Post: # 89106Post **n1ck** » Mon 04 Apr 2005 2:33pm

well he did a great job so no complaints with the choice!