Kaptain's Korner

So, after the most drawn out process ever it's reported that James McDonald is the new captain. I've got no problem with it, it's not to say I would have picked him myself but he would have been right up there. All the contenders had their pros and cons - in order of my preference;

Brad Green

Pro: Had a magnificent season last year in an otherwise slopfest of a team.
Con: Still seen as soft for some reason. Went close to leaving in the off-season.

Brock McLean

Pro: Has leader written all over him. Loves the club.
Con: Snaps in two every five minutes. Needs a full season without the burden of captaincy.

James McDonald

Pro: Great clubman, respected by all and two time B&F winner
Con: Not a great deal of time left in his career.

Cameron Bruce

Pro: Long term player, good leader, handy in the media.
Con: Despite winning the B&F, and the coveted Allen Jakovich Medal it doesn't seem like he's been playing at 100% for a couple of years.

Brad Miller

Pro: Showed great leadership last year.
Con: Showed very little in the five years before that.

Nathan Jones

Pro: Harder at it than an adult movie star
Con: Needs to learn to deal with being tagged without wasting time trying to tell 21 duds what to do.

John Meesen

Pro: Would prove that he actually exists.
Con: Does not actually exist.

Click here for the Melbfcblog view (kids, get a gimmick name!) I don't think anyone anywhere can begrudge Junior the job - especially because it was voted for by the players - but I think we're all aware that it's only a stopgap measure until one of the other contenders shows something.