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Thread: Kirk should be stand alone captain in 2008

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    Kirk should be stand alone captain in 2008

    The co-captaincy rotation was probably of benefit in 2006 but there can be little doubt who is the true leader of the club now.

    Just like Kelly and Maxfield before him, Brett Kirk has established himself as a natural leader of the club. Kirk inspires through his actions and his teammates respond. Limited in skill but he never shirks a contest and tackles his guts out. He is also durable having played most games in recent seasons.

    The other two captains have struggled the most with injury and the new rule interpretations. It can't be good for team morale to have two of the club's captains so down on form.

    Barry Hall should be left to concentrate on his own form and temperament. His remonstrating with umpires can only have a negative effect on the side.

    Leo Barry has given great service but his best is behind him and if he decides to play on it should not be as captain.

    Extra responsibility should be given to Craig Bolton, Adam Goodes and Nick Malceski - a trio I hope the next Swans premiership will be built around.
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    Absolutely.

    I daresay he is now...only not in name.
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    Agree with you 100%

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    No one is going to disagree with you on this one, except maybe Annie, but she disagrees on everything.

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    Yeah, I grudgingly agree that there should be one Captain Smirk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sanecow View Post
    Yeah, I grudgingly agree that there should be one Captain Smirk.
    LOL. Captain Smirk. That brings back some memories.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hammo View Post
    Kirk inspires through his actions and his teammates respond.
    ...except for last night.

    I know the majority from here would vote for Kirky, but I would like to see Goodes get the role. Either way though the 3 captains situation has to end.

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    I would go for Goodes, but Kirk would be my second pick.

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    Yeah, or at least share it with Goodsey.

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    Kirk has what 2 years left in his career? Depending on Roos approach to next year whether he starts hard to rebuild or not, maybe Goodes is the right man now to lead the new young bloods.
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    I'm not sure who should be captain, but I do know that this business of the leadership group being involved with selection ,needs to stop immediately !!
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    Goodes is younger, he should be captain as much as I like Kirk.

    His onfield leadership in the last 3 weeks has been phenominal and he has clearly put his hand up for the job.

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