The Coon Dog
19-01-2011, 01:03 PM
Al Paton - Herald Sun - 19 Jan
THE Western Bulldogs will name their new captain on Friday with six key players in the running for the top job.
The Dogs' announcement is a much bigger mystery than today's news Gary Ablett will be the first captain of the Gold Coast Suns.
Daniel Giansiracusa has put up his hand to succeed Brad Johnson as top Dog, but senior players Robert Murphy, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Cross and Adam Cooney all have claims on the job.
Youngster Shaun Higgins has also been spoken of as a future captain.
BULLDOGS CAPTAIN CANDIDATES
Daniel Giansiracusa
Age: 28
Games: 193
We say: Has experience, can go missing a little in games though. Polished media performer.
Robert Murphy
Age: 28
Games: 188
We say: Deep thinker. Can play a bit too. Hopefully his body holds up.
Daniel Cross
Age: 27
Games: 158
We say: Consistent under-the-radar type. Huge respect at Whitten Oval.
Matthew Boyd
Age: 28
Games: 163
We say: See above. How can you split the best mates?
Adam Cooney
Age: 25
Games: 155
We say: Brownlow winner, but layabout image might not be best fit for captaincy.
Shaun Higgins
Age: 22
Games: 69
We say: Very young and injuries a worry. Probably next in line.
Article in full... (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/western-bulldogs-to-name-new-skipper-on-friday/story-e6frf9jf-1225991000126)
THE Western Bulldogs will name their new captain on Friday with six key players in the running for the top job.
The Dogs' announcement is a much bigger mystery than today's news Gary Ablett will be the first captain of the Gold Coast Suns.
Daniel Giansiracusa has put up his hand to succeed Brad Johnson as top Dog, but senior players Robert Murphy, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Cross and Adam Cooney all have claims on the job.
Youngster Shaun Higgins has also been spoken of as a future captain.
BULLDOGS CAPTAIN CANDIDATES
Daniel Giansiracusa
Age: 28
Games: 193
We say: Has experience, can go missing a little in games though. Polished media performer.
Robert Murphy
Age: 28
Games: 188
We say: Deep thinker. Can play a bit too. Hopefully his body holds up.
Daniel Cross
Age: 27
Games: 158
We say: Consistent under-the-radar type. Huge respect at Whitten Oval.
Matthew Boyd
Age: 28
Games: 163
We say: See above. How can you split the best mates?
Adam Cooney
Age: 25
Games: 155
We say: Brownlow winner, but layabout image might not be best fit for captaincy.
Shaun Higgins
Age: 22
Games: 69
We say: Very young and injuries a worry. Probably next in line.
Article in full... (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/western-bulldogs-to-name-new-skipper-on-friday/story-e6frf9jf-1225991000126)