Next Captain(s)....Patrick Cripps and Sam Docherty

camel · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:30 pm

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

bluebo baggers · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:45 pm

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

I'd also be Ok with co-captains - Doc and Cripps

Sidefx · **Joined:** Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:55 pm **Posts:** 6336

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

A lot of valid points there.

For me if Murphy decided to step down then, Captain Crippa just has a nice ring to it.

Noonamah Blue · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:54 pm

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

Crippa Is The Man

camel · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:08 pm

Sidefx wrote:

A lot of valid points there.

For me if Murphy decided to step down then, Captain Crippa just has a nice ring to it.

We should make Murphy step down. I don't care how it's done, it just needs to be done.

At worst, Murphy and Cripps co-captains, even though I'm generally loathe to go down that route.

But, really, Murph needs to be relegated for the good of the club.

DocSherrin III · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:09 pm **Posts:** 17210

camelboy wrote:

But, really, Murph needs to be relegated for the good of the club.

I'm pretty sure he sees the writing on the wall and won't put his hand up. I see it playing out similarly to the end of 1985. Johnno wasn't a great captain, didn't want to be captain anymore, had a terrible 1985 and at seasons end let the appropriate person know he wouldn't go on in a leadership capacity. Mark Maclure became captain, Ken Hunter was named Vice-captain and the Dominator won the B&F (shared with Braddles).

My hope for Murph is that his next two years are not as vanilla as his last two.

I'm not fussed who the next captain is. Both Cripps and Docherty come across as outstanding young leaders.

The Duke · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:17 pm

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

Doch would make a great Carlton Captain....if Cripps didn't exist.

camel · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:20 pm

Yep, on the Doc v Cripps scenario, I agree both would be a good choice.

But I think Doc's injury has inadvertently paved the way for Cripps.

Cripps' captaincy cameos this year have elevated him to become the standout choice.

Obvs, if I get my way, Cripps will be captain and Doc will be vice.

bluegirl72 · **Joined:** Sat May 23, 2009 8:30 pm **Posts:** 23911

Sidefx wrote:

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

A lot of valid points there.

For me if Murphy decided to step down then, Captain Crippa just has a nice ring to it.

If Murphy decides??
It should not be up to him.
Surely we will not have another year with Murph as CPtain?
He has had plenty of years in the job.
No question there must be a change.

The Duke · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:45 pm

bluegirl72 wrote:

Sidefx wrote:

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

A lot of valid points there.

For me if Murphy decided to step down then, Captain Crippa just has a nice ring to it.

If Murphy decides??
It should not be up to him.
Surely we will not have another year with Murph as CPtain?
He has had plenty of years in the job.
No question there must be a change.

THIS. Murph had a crack but the time has come. On what we've seen so far, Cripps will be the best Capt since the '70s and I can't think of a better young leader in the comp.

bondiblue · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:48 pm

camelboy wrote:

Now that Cripps has re-signed he must be made captain in 2019. Not as a simple thank you, but because he is a figure that the club can, and should, build itself around.

Murphy, despite all he has given and endured for the club, cannot match the qualities of Cripps.

I know a lot of what I am saying is feelgood bullshit, but I also believe Cripps as captain is a move that has to be made. Here’s a few reasons why:

– He is capable.

– Style of play.

– Let him lead, others will follow.

– Cripps is Carlton. Carlton is Cripps.

Just @#$%&! do it!

Totally agree

Even Doc has seen first hand why Crippa would be the natural choice.

bondiblue · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:49 pm

DocSherrin III wrote:

camelboy wrote:

But, really, Murph needs to be relegated for the good of the club.

I'm pretty sure he sees the writing on the wall and won't put his hand up. I see it playing out similarly to the end of 1985. Johnno wasn't a great captain, didn't want to be captain anymore, had a terrible 1985 and at seasons end let the appropriate person know he wouldn't go on in a leadership capacity. Mark Maclure became captain, Ken Hunter was named Vice-captain and the Dominator won the B&F (shared with Braddles).

My hope for Murph is that his next two years are not as vanilla as his last two.

I'm not fussed who the next captain is. Both Cripps and Docherty come across as outstanding young leaders.

Thanks for the insight. Didn't know that.

Hope Murph steps up a level.

I'd rather him have 25 possessions rather than 35 and remember most of them.

Sidefx · **Joined:** Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:55 pm **Posts:** 6336

camelboy wrote:

Sidefx wrote:

A lot of valid points there.

For me if Murphy decided to step down then, Captain Crippa just has a nice ring to it.

We should make Murphy step down. I don't care how it's done, it just needs to be done.

At worst, Murphy and Cripps co-captains, even though I'm generally loathe to go down that route.

But, really, Murph needs to be relegated for the good of the club.

Murphy is a good leader and respected by the players, but it might be to the benefit of his game if he relinquishes the pressure as the captain.

Decided = Encouraged.

Sydney Blue · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:09 pm

I don't know if it has been mentioned but when Howell whacked Cripps and sent him to the deck.
Our current non inspirational leader brushed past 2 other Carlton players and promptly sat Howell on his arse.
Funny how things like that never seem to get mentioned around here and his 35 disposal game easily Carltons best
I suppose you see what you want to see

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Mickstar · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:40 pm **Posts:** 7148

Sydney Blue wrote:

I don't know if it has been mentioned but when Howell whacked Cripps and sent him to the deck.
Our current non inspirational leader brushed past 2 other Carlton players and promptly sat Howell on his arse.
Funny how things like that never seem to get mentioned around here and his 35 disposal game easily Carltons best
I suppose you see what you want to see

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Yep,i noticed that and mentioned it..............stood out like you know what.

Macfart · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:47 pm

Doc for me, however Cripps is fine also. Just wish people would leave the negative Murph quotes alone and Murph has a blinder of a 2019

camel · **Posted:** Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:49 pm

I'd rather agree with Walls over Malthouse, but I'd still like Cripps to takeover next year…

Robert Walls says Marc Murphy should remain as Carlton captain
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/blues- ... 556eee3b53

Teddy Hopkins · **Posted:** Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:41 pm

Macfart wrote:

Doc for me, however Cripps is fine also. Just wish people would leave the negative Murph quotes alone and Murph has a blinder of a 2019

Nice choice to have and I agree, LEAVE MURPH ALONE.

Always been a MM fan.

redback · **Joined:** Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:17 pm **Posts:** 2644

Teddy Hopkins wrote:

Macfart wrote:

Doc for me, however Cripps is fine also. Just wish people would leave the negative Murph quotes alone and Murph has a blinder of a 2019

Nice choice to have and I agree, LEAVE MURPH ALONE.

Always been a MM fan.

Micky Malthouse :sly:

Rexy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:46 am **Posts:** 28227

camelboy wrote:

I'd rather agree with Walls over Malthouse, but I'd still like Cripps to takeover next year…

Robert Walls says Marc Murphy should remain as Carlton captain
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/blues- ... 556eee3b53

Walls is so wrong on this one

Next Captain(s)....Patrick Cripps and Sam Docherty

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