The last few days the talk about Dusty being the next captain of the Tigers has gained momentum.
If you hear Dimmas interview he gets asked the question of the possibility Trent stepping down and Dusty becoming captain.
What are peoples thoughts on this?
1. Dusty hates talking so he would still need to do some interviews prior to games or after. The club could delegate other leaders to do the majority of this. He has come a long way though. To me Dusty seems like a leader ‘on field’ so he doesn’t need C next to his name.
2. Talk that Dusty needs a challenge and captaining the club could do that. To me Dusty is self motivated type so would being captain elevate his game further or hinder him?
3. Could this upset some senior players who believe they should be ‘captain’ and we have a Deledio type situation? I doubt that! Think our culture is strong and our ‘brotherhood’ type care for each other this wouldn’t happen.
4. I think it’s up to Cotch if he wants to pass the baton. With possibly a year left ( in his body) I would be sad if he was talked into relinquishing his captaincy to some one else.
5. Dusty and Cotchin have a close relationship. You can see the love and care for each other. Dusty and Cotchin are always seen next to each other when the song is sung.
6. If Cotchin does step down and Dusty doesn’t want to lead the club I think we are well positioned in this regard. We have quite a few who could lead the club.
7. Would , if Cotchin steps down , would it go to a vote involving the players, or Dimma , club or all three?
Choose a number related to the points I put up from 1-7 above .
If I’ve missed something please bring it up.
If you hear Dimmas interview he gets asked the question of the possibility Trent stepping down and Dusty becoming captain.
What are peoples thoughts on this?
1. Dusty hates talking so he would still need to do some interviews prior to games or after. The club could delegate other leaders to do the majority of this. He has come a long way though. To me Dusty seems like a leader ‘on field’ so he doesn’t need C next to his name.
2. Talk that Dusty needs a challenge and captaining the club could do that. To me Dusty is self motivated type so would being captain elevate his game further or hinder him?
3. Could this upset some senior players who believe they should be ‘captain’ and we have a Deledio type situation? I doubt that! Think our culture is strong and our ‘brotherhood’ type care for each other this wouldn’t happen.
4. I think it’s up to Cotch if he wants to pass the baton. With possibly a year left ( in his body) I would be sad if he was talked into relinquishing his captaincy to some one else.
5. Dusty and Cotchin have a close relationship. You can see the love and care for each other. Dusty and Cotchin are always seen next to each other when the song is sung.
6. If Cotchin does step down and Dusty doesn’t want to lead the club I think we are well positioned in this regard. We have quite a few who could lead the club.
7. Would , if Cotchin steps down , would it go to a vote involving the players, or Dimma , club or all three?
Choose a number related to the points I put up from 1-7 above .
If I’ve missed something please bring it up.
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