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Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:31 am  
Sorry if this has been picked up elsewhere, but there is a piece in the Warrington Guardian on who could be appointed our captain for next year. It had slipped by that Hughes was captain and hasn’t been replaced formally, but the WG lists Ratchford, Williams, McGuire, Currie and Vaughan as candidates.

Uninspiring shortlist, but interested to hear thoughts. I would, from an outsider looking in, opt for Williams who is head and shoulders our best player and will be on the field for every second that he is available.

Powell has credited Matautia and Thewlis for their leadership characteristics, Clark is a time-served professional, Walker often seems to bark instructions when on the field.

Any suggestions?
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:36 am  
Saw this and disappointed to see Ratchford’s name on that list which would suggest him having a1-17 shirt . For me the fact he got a 2 year deal was a bit of an eyebrow raiser for me and a few others on here, I see him as a squad filler now. The other point is with his name on that list it means we are struggling to bring another half into the club and if that’s the case I would just give the shirt to Hayes and have Dean and Ratchford as back ups.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:46 am  
If Ratchford is not going to be a regular starter, it is pointless to make him captain. I hope this thread isn't turning into a "Ratchford for next year's scapegoat " thread.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:40 pm  
Ratchford wad captain for much of 2022, so it's only natural he's mentioned by the media as a potential.

Not easy to make the decision when you don't see the players behind the scenes day by day. I'd go for Williams I think, couldn't question his commitment last year, I thought maybe it would be too much on his plate, but was picked there for England v Fiji and has been going well.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:20 pm  
I'm hoping that both Vaughan and McGuire will have big on-field leadership roles to play next season, and will drive standards among those around them, but as for club captain - Williams for me.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:40 pm  
Williams for me, our best player and on field leader. I don't think it's right to appoint a new signing as captain, let them bed in to the team first.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:57 pm  
CW8 wrote:
Williams for me, our best player and on field leader. I don't think it's right to appoint a new signing as captain, let them bed in to the team first.


Exactly.

1. Wane thought he had the required characteristics to captain England.
2. He is on the pitch 80 mins
3. He is likely to play every game he is fit.
4. I think he would thrive under the responsibility.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:12 pm  
Williams for me.
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:33 pm  
McGuire with Dufty or Williams as Vice captain :-)
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Re: Captain : Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:37 pm  
The Speculator wrote:
I'm hoping that both Vaughan and McGuire will have big on-field leadership roles to play next season, and will drive standards among those around them, but as for club captain - Williams for me.


Vaughan doesn’t exactly have the best off field reputation does he? Surprised his name was included as a potential captain tbh. Doesn’t mean he can’t drive on field performance though of course.
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