Falcons OGT
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Allen ... yes, I suspect that he meant Mike Brearley to whom I listened via Zoom on Monday - fascinating he was too.
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I don't think LL has ever been a very good Captain OR is developing to be one. Of course if we give it 2/3 seasons he may eventually develop into one. LL also manages to regularly make daft decisions - though @ 7 he should always be "on the edge".
I also think that the relevance and importance of a Captain is massively underestimated by many. IF you look back at nearly all successful club/Test teams they will all have had motivational Captains whom have led from the front and/or been influential in managing tactics/the referee/implementation of game-plan. Possibly in tandem/league with several other senior players in the squad in key tactical positions within the spine of the team.
Unfortunately currently GRFC are not blessed with same - which probably accounts for the lack of direction, decision-making and rapport with the referee.
I would say a good Captain is worth at least 3/5 points to a side per game.
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I always think of Mike Brearley... average player but brilliant leader