Understand what you're saying Jig - but let's face it - players want to play with Gal because he's Paul Gallen - not because he's captain.
Understand what you're saying Jig - but let's face it - players want to play with Gal because he's Paul Gallen - not because he's captain.
I don't think taking the C off Gal is the answer. Last time it just zapped his confidence and lead to **** on-field performances.
Maybe we need a VC or co-captain to provide him & the team with verbal inspiration, whilst Gal can continue as he does leading by example.
Last thing we need is 8 captains like souths. 1 captain with Jeremy as his replacement when sick ang Wade when **** hits the fan
No ones suggesting 8 captains.
You're missing the point. We do need Gal, but the team also needs verbal motivation on the field, and Gal doesn't appear to be up to it.
How'd we go in 08 compared to when Trent was captain? It had nothing to do with who was captain.But you look at the players we attracted in 08 when Gal was captain.
Then Baz got the captance and we got **** all. Then once Gal got it back we recruited very strong again
Almost very year he had been captain we have made the finals. If that ain't doing what's right I dont know what you expect from him.
wasnt noddy captain in 2008?
I tell you what I remember of captaincy in 2008. The Prelim Final against Melbourne - Turning in one of the worst defensive performances I have seen and Gal standing behind the posts looking blankly while fans around me scream for him to do something, anything to address the Rot. Was one of the most heart breaking and frustrating things to see that unfold just a few metres away.
I know they were cheats but seriously we could have done better in that game if our heads were on and we had some leadership. I blame Ricky just as much for that display.
Yep, that was a shattering experience. I got up at halftime and went for a little walk because I needed a bit of time to myself. I've never been as quiet during a game of footy as I was in the second half.
2008 and ... 2012???