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So, the big question behind the news of Sharpey going under the knife, who will attempt to fill his massive boots as the stand in (or perhaps even permanent) Captain of the Force?
Several of our senior players have left us over the last few months and the cupboard is a little bare.
Will it be a senior player for the sake of it, a younger "senior" player for the future or a totally left field choice altogether?
Have listed the ones I feel to be the most likely but have left open for other suggestions as well.
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Definitely Pocock. Second options are Hodgson and Shepherd.
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David Pocock
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anybody with credentials approaching those of David Pocock are far too new to the team.
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Dave for me as well
Just flicking through the last match program and as far as EWF experience goes
Tai 51 caps - gone
Sharpe - 48 caps - injured
Shep - 42 caps & 327 points
Matty H - 42 caps
Browny - 39 caps
Bam Bam - 37 caps
The numbers say Shep, but I'm with you lot.....Bam Bam get the arm band with Matty H as deputy.
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I'd put a back as VC, probably a good spot for Pretorius to slot in, he's already driving the backline and that would be a natural progression for him, he's massively experienced and would only need to get the respect of new teammates. He's gunna need to do that anyway and therefore he's a good fit for VC.
Other options in the backline are pretty thin, you want your Captain and VC in the thick of it, so Shep's a little far removed for that, he'd do a good job, but playing fullback would make it harder to have the sort of emotional impact that's required. Rabbit's too young, Crossy struggles to dominate consistently, Sheehan's new and cranky, he's just as likely to snap someone (not a good move for the leadership group)Wings are pretty young and untested as well. I guess the talent pool for a VC in the backline is pretty limited, but that's what I'd go with anyway.
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Has to be Bam Bam
Seriously Burgs, why was Haig Sare on that list? Can only assume you have a sense of humour...
coz Stone Cold says so
There's no accounting for taste SC, if I didn't then more than likely someone would say why isn't he there
Was mainly because he would have to be considered one of the senior players now that so many originals are gone but agree would be a joke.
For the record, obviously Mr Pocock gets my vote.
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Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
bucking the trend, Matty H for me !
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bam bam!
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Thought he said he would be right for the first game.
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