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| Unless you're in the inner sanctum, it's difficult to know who is the right person - you'd need to see the dynamics, how each individual speaks, acts and the respect they're given by the other players. Both Danny and Rob appear to have suggested Ward is the man over the last 24 hours.
I do worry about Ward though - and I know this might not please the PC brigade, but he still seems very vulnerable, even troubled to me. The way McD spoke about the fact 'he had to play' when talking about his injury and mental wellbeing, even how Ward himself spoke about his feelings last weekend and that he went to a very dark place. I imagine if he hadn't been able to play, there'd have been a serious challenge to his mental health.
So, whilst I have an immense amount of respect for him as an individual and how he has been so open and honest about his mental health, how he's dealt with his set backs and his courage to not only make it on the field yesterday, but to put in the performance he did, I'm not sure he's the best man for the job. I'm 100% sure he's an absolute asset as a leader within the group, but I'm not sure it's right for him or the team - but I do say that with the caveat that I'm not in the inner sanctum, it's just my thoughts from what I see externally. The flip side is that both Danny and Rob appear to support him, and that is definitely worth more than my opinion.
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"It may be that the honourable gentleman doesn't like mixing with his own side … but we on this side have a more convivial, fraternal spirit." Jacob Rees-Mogg 21/10/21
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| what is the basis for McD's thinking & Singleton's pedigree as a captain? I haven't seen an inkling that he is of the right pedigree. I thought that of Peacock at one time, but at least he stood out as a great player.
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| Not sure that is always the case.
Great players like great staff don`t always make good captains or good managers.
Like I said Singleton would not have been my choice but clearly the coach thinks he has the ability.
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| Quote: BrisbaneRhino "Watkins would already have been made offers from NRL clubs. I get the impression that for personal reasons we may be lucky enough to see him play his entire career with us. Ditto Ryan Hall, who we know has been made offers in the past.'"
Yeah i agree. Both could have moved at any time over the last 5 years, Hall could probably have had his pick of clubs over the last 8 years but at 30 his window has closed.Now Watkins is captain i think it puts to bed either making the switch.
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| Quote: chapylad "Do we know who the VC is yet?
Or is it a mixture of players?
I really would like to see Stevie Ward get the nod as VC.'"
Informal leadership group confirmed in evening post this morning. Watkins, Singleton, Ward, JJB & Myler.
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| I expected it to be Ward but Watkins really showed his bottle with his goal kicking in the semi final and then his outstanding WC performances
Recon a few little things added up to tip the scales in favour of Watkins over Ward:
1- probable goal kicker (makes on field penalty decisions much quicker)
2- international experience
3- better injury record
4- will play 80 mins a lot more
Either way I back him as a captain and think he has the bottle and respect of the players to do well
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