fair assurtion

It will be Asotasi as he is a prove leader. But would have liked it to be Grix

Michael Monaghan is the only option for me.

I said Myler the last time this topic popped up. When Myler is fit and firing we're at our best. He's [ithat[/i important to us. I think he naturally leads in the way he plays.

Of course, Roy Asotasi has been captain of NZ and is captain of Samoa - so he'd be the obvious choice now he's coming to us. But Myler could be here for years. I'd be happy with either.

-good call-

I think Cat is right, it will be Asotasi. Monas has only a year left, and could easily be sidelined with his knees. With Asotasi we have the prospect of a bit more continuity, as well as the track record of doing the job at the highest level. I also wonder if making him captain may bring a lot more out of the guy in terms of his own performances.

Longer term (5 years) my pound would go on Currie.

Chaz, I'd have to agree with your short term analysis and you got to think that the captaincy was a key factor in smith's recruitment policy. Grix is a good player, is he that vocal I understand you can lead by example?

Who knows what the future holds? Currie certainly has the potential to be a top, top player, I just hope that we keep hold of him.

I'd like to see Grix or Myler

Lets choose a Captain who will be there for a good few years, Myler or Currie sound perfect for that. When Morley came he would have been perfect as all the player s would know and respect him, i'm not sure this would be the case with Asotasi.

Sorry Snaggletooth, but, I think that your statement is a bit contradictory. When Morley came, yes he had the reputation, was made for the job and didn't have any explaining to do with other senior pro's at the club. However, I think we were a bit lucky to have got as many great seasons from him that we did. I anticipated a year shorter at the top than he managed and I'm grateful.

Myler at a push for next year, but, Currie is definately one for the future. He has plenty of time to develope into the Captaincy role, if he has 3 or 4 great years in the starting 17 and gets an international call up he will still be in his early 20's and could be peerless.

I hope Asotasi is cut from a similar cloth to Morley and in that time your selections should be fully seasoned front runners at the moment I think they are a tad underdone

I don't see a natural leader in the current squad other than Briers or M Monaghan. For me it's about next season and who is the best man to drive them on to achieve success next year. Monas for me

I think this one is hard to call and we supporters can't really judge who is the natural leader within the club. I'd be surprised if it's not one of our older players for the year. Michael Monaghan, Briers, Asotasi or Waterhouse for me.

Didn't Ben Harrison used to be the captain of the England youth team?

Why was Morley an 'unlikely' captain??.....Seemed a pretty obvious one if you ask me - Highly respected by his team mates, also an intelligent bloke, who was respected by most in the game.

As for Westwood? - I can't see it, mainly on the fact that he doesn't seem the greatest communicator (being blunt, he doesn't sound the brightest!!).

A good outside bet, especially if he has a strong World Cup, might be Chris Hill.... He's probably now our number one prop forward and a good World Cup would help to build his reputation among his peers.

Morley definitely was the obvious option, massive amounts of experience through international and domestic games and shown great character in the NRL. Would love to see Hill as captain, he's had one hell of a year and continues to grow in confidence, something everyone can respect.

If I had to put my mortgage on it though i'd say Asotasi

Probably be Roy A as he's shown he can do it.

Ben H was captain of England schools I think.
Other options could be Ratch or Micky H.

Morley was made Captain after his first season to take some of the pressures of Briers, which i think worked well for both players and more importantly for Warrington.

I can't see Tony Smith going down that route again - Hill or Grix for me

Does it matter? Can't say I've ever noticed the captain role playing too much of an impact in my days of watching RL (I never watched the great Faz, before them lot start).

If you're looking for captain qualities, then it's probably going to be Roy. Ideally, it would either be one of the playmakers or the loose forward for me. The savvy players, if you will.

I don't see a natural progression within the squad for the captaincy.

I'm sure that Smith will have had someone earmarked for the role for a while now, but no-one jumping out at me at the moment.

It could be someone with experience like Mickey Higham or even Joel or Trent. If it's going to be someone for longevity then Hilly or Myler could get the call. Whilst I was conscious of not naming the whole squad without stating the blinking obvious it could be anyone. It could even be a new signing should we have some more.

Lee Briers

What are Asotasi's odds of being Captain now..........??

Grix please Mr Smith

Maybe Asotasi is deciding he needs a good pre season behind him to be fit and focused for his main job, winning silverware for Warrington.

My shout is Ben Westwood.

Contracted till 2015, probably get another year, so ok for 3 year stint as skipper.

Should also calm him down a bit.

Then need a top class proven half or fullback to be vice captain

tip:


Dear Mr Parish/ Samoan RL

please do not consider me for this years world cup tournament at my time of life I would really like to be fit and focused for my main job, winning silverware for Warrington.

I give you plenty of warning so you can make the proper squad selection and take a good squad of 25 players and not 24 like if I went missing at the last minute.....


kind regards

Mr R Asotasi