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Western Sharkie said:
Don’t necessarily need co-captains but more so “leaders” on the park.
Having a “C” next to your name is more prestige, and it’s more about what they do out in the middle as leaders that counts (Aka Ennis and Lewis).

I think Graham will benefit more from the “leadership“ that we will get from the likes of Finucane and McInness (with Fifita as a spiritual leader) and I don’t think they “need” a label to perform.

Some of the Captain duties outside of the playing field could also be delegated to others so if you want to relieve pressure away from Graham, just delegate some of those duties to senior players. Just MHO!
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I agree there will be benefit to him from Finucane and McInnes regardless of titles.
Fifita was always a lead by example type, and big popular personality, but I've never been convinced he was a good option as a regular captain (chance to fill in there works well with his personality though).
Having the C is more than just prestige though as you are making on field decisions and talking to ref so there are some actual implications.

Personally I'd go co-captains probably McInnes and Graham, McInnes is the number 1 on field captain and Wade stays the face of the team for media and the like.
Wade obviously has some fantastic captain attributes, was captain in waiting from a young age, but doesn't seem to quite work for him on the field. Take some of that pressure off him, let him keep doing the behind the scenes, training, strat or whatever other side of it he was clearly good at from early on. I don't love the idea of taking it off him.

I'm sure there will be a 'leadership group' that also includes Finucane and probably Fifita too
 
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gumby said:
Really think we should look at co captains. Take some weight off Graham’s shoulders.

Personally I’d remove him from any captaincy role but that won’t happen. Think him and either McInness/Finucane should share the role.
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Shouldn't Wade have more weight?
 
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If we had multiple captains why not make Brailey the dude that talks to the ref?

What ref would want to disappoint the kid?
 
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bort said:
I agree there will be benefit to him from Finucane and McInnes regardless of titles.
Fifita was always a lead by example type, and big popular personality, but I've never been convinced he was a good option as a regular captain (chance to fill in there works well with his personality though).
Having the C is more than just prestige though as you are making on field decisions and talking to ref so there are some actual implications.

Personally I'd go co-captains probably McInnes and Graham, McInnes is the number 1 on field captain and Wade stays the face of the team for media and the like.
Wade obviously has some fantastic captain attributes, was captain in waiting from a young age, but doesn't seem to quite work for him on the field. Take some of that pressure off him, let him keep doing the behind the scenes, training, strat or whatever other side of it he was clearly good at from early on. I don't love the idea of taking it off him.

I'm sure there will be a 'leadership group' that also includes Finucane and probably Fifita too
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A good solider doesn’t always make a good leader - clearly he needs people around him to lead/motivate him rather then him being the one guy that leads. Could just be a personality thing

Gallen was a one man captain he didn’t need no body to help him we need another C like that, those are the best ones.
 
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Wade’s to remain captain according to Fitzgibbon.

From Riccio’s interview with Fitz for the DT:

DR: Will Wade Graham retain the captaincy under your coaching?

CF: “Wade’s the leader and he has turned up from day one and led. In the New Year, we’ll have a chat about leadership, but in training and preparation, I’ve seen nothing to suggest he’s not capable of being our captain.”
 
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CrazyMatt said:
Wade’s to remain captain according to Fitzgibbon.

From Riccio’s interview with Fitz for the DT:

DR: Will Wade Graham retain the captaincy under your coaching?

CF: “Wade’s the leader and he has turned up from day one and led. In the New Year, we’ll have a chat about leadership, but in training and preparation, I’ve seen nothing to suggest he’s not capable of being our captain.”
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Likely but still not an ironclad confirmation thou.
 
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Second highest paid second rower this year in the NRL. If he can’t get back to his best I think he shouldn’t be re signed. Has been average for 2 years now.
 
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CrazyMatt said:
Wade’s to remain captain according to Fitzgibbon.

From Riccio’s interview with Fitz for the DT:

DR: Will Wade Graham retain the captaincy under your coaching?

CF: “Wade’s the leader and he has turned up from day one and led. In the New Year, we’ll have a chat about leadership, but in training and preparation, I’ve seen nothing to suggest he’s not capable of being our captain.”
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Doesn’t sound like he’s set on it
 
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gumby said:
Second highest paid second rower this year in the NRL. If he can’t get back to his best I think he shouldn’t be re signed. Has been average for 2 years now.
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CrazyMatt said:
Wade’s to remain captain according to Fitzgibbon.

From Riccio’s interview with Fitz for the DT:

DR: Will Wade Graham retain the captaincy under your coaching?

CF: “Wade’s the leader and he has turned up from day one and led. In the New Year, we’ll have a chat about leadership, but in training and preparation, I’ve seen nothing to suggest he’s not capable of being our captain.”
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I'm liking Fitz more and more.

Wade has never been a good captain.

I'd be picking Finucane or Nico.
 
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