Quote: Grimmy "Farrell was a brilliant player, lead by example and him rollocking the team under the sticks was crowd pleasing, but controversially I'm not convinced his 'shout at everyone' style of captaincy was very effective. I suppose it's difficult not to give a player the captaincy when he is a miles better player than those around him though.'"
Bateman is as close to Faz as any player I can think of. His ability to lead by example and take a game by the scruff of the neck by pure aggression is almost parallel.
Quote: Grimmy "Sinfield - I've no idea what his pace has to do with it. Again, he was a cool head under pressure, no issue with him talking to the referee, I don't recall him ever giving away a penalty for dissent or appearing out of control. He is likely someone the referees could communicate effectively with. I can't say the same for Bateman at this stage.'"
The pace point was in reply to CW's post above mine. The fact that Lockers has lost a lot of pace is irrelevant IMO.
I actually think Bateman has matured a lot even since last year. Wane wouldn't have given him the captaincy against Huddersfield(?) if not.
Plenty of captains have been naughty boys. Morley, Tallis, Harragon, Gallen etc. it is not a measure of captaincy.
