Who is our captain in waiting?

[Moedogg]

With Josh Jackson nearing the end of his contract in 23, who do you think will be the most likely candidate to replace him from the current squad? We've had such a huge turnover in the last couple of years with most of the senior players gone.

The only one i can think of is Thompson but his future is still a bit clouded, do you think Barrett will hand the captaincy to Burton or possibly give it to someone like Reed Mahoney?

 

[kap123]

I think Reed in 2023 is a no brainer for VC. VC for this year I'd probably say Thommo or Vaughany (no one cares about the BBQ thing now so let's move past it).

 

[Bob dog]

With Josh Jackson nearing the end of his contract in 23, who do you think will be the most likely candidate to replace him from the current squad? We've had such a huge turnover in the last couple of years with most of the senior players gone.

The only one i can think of is Thompson but his future is still a bit clouded, do you think Barrett will hand the captaincy to Burton or possibly give it to someone like Reed Mahoney?

Whoever emerges with the individual brilliance in 22 and dominates leadership, someone has gotta take the bull by the horns, Jackson might even keep the throne surrounded by talent.

 

[I_KilledMufasa]

Blake Ferguson

 

[bradyk]

Mahoney will have a year to learn of Jacko before he's most likely finished up and then Reed can take over. I don't think Thompson's captain material.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Averillo, obviously.

 

[ILiveForDib]

Thompson is the obvious one and will probably end up being him which I can’t argue against. Reed Mahoney isn’t a bad shout we need someone who is verbal when we get a bad call.

 

[Bob dog]

Thompson is the obvious one and will probably end up being him which I can’t argue against. Reed Mahoney isn’t a bad shout we need someone who is verbal when we get a bad call.

Why does Thompson get seniority over Ado Carr who is also a rep player?

 

[Dogmonster]

I'd go with Burton, tie his roots right into the ground at the club, future rep star.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

I'd go with Burton, tie his roots right into the ground at the club, future rep star.

he will have enough responsibility in running the team, need a more hard headed senior player as captain.

 

[Dogmonster]

he will have enough responsibility in running the team, need a more hard headed senior player as captain.

Hard to pick, most forwards aren't long term, maybe TPJ , could settle him at bit and help tie him up in future as well.

 

[Cappuccino]

Reed def needs to be in a leadership role somewhere...

He also has a podcast coming out or out with the Locker Room so that should be good. There was a preview out where he was talking about getting under Cam Smiths skin and how he got him sin binned haha

 

[bullanth]

Hard to pick, most forwards aren't long term, maybe TPJ , could settle him at bit and help tie him up in future as well.

Jacko has at least 3 years left in him especially the way he trains and looks after his body and most forward get better with age,remember thatTPJ was coming of the bench at the broncos don’t really set the world on fire there,so above anything else he has to prove himself all over again.

 

[Howie B]

Our vice captains for the past 2 years have been :

2020 - Tolman
2021- Hopoate

I believe there is a 100m sprint at the start of the season and the person who finishes last is appointed vice captain. That selection process is consistent with the previous 2 appointments.

So in terms of future captains I have no farkin idea. But the selection of the vice captain this year will be quiet interesting. I would assume the candidates would be :

Stimson
Allan
Faitala-Mariner (he is a fair chance to pull up lame during the race - they may have to put the tarp up around him if he does)
Seumanufagai

 

[Dogmonster]

Jacko has at least 3 years left in him especially the way he trains and looks after his body and most forward get better with age,remember thatTPJ was coming of the bench at the broncos don’t really set the world on fire there,so above anything else he has to prove himself all over again.

2 years left not 3, I'd be very surprised if he lasts after 2.

 

[silva]

Jackson 23 Burton 24.

 

[Nate DAWG]

The fox would be a good choice. He brings a great energy, all the players respect him. He is already the face of our club.

 

[KLil]

Batt Murton.

 

[Sandra's Bollocks]

I like the idea of a former Eel becoming a premiership-winning Bulldogs captain.

Sounds kinda familiar...

 

[halfcast]

I like topine but not sure he's big enough for a full time backrower/starter in our side