Next long term test captain (after Tim Paine)

[TheParraboy]

Nothing like a poll to sort it out. By long term 3+ years

If there is a serious contender not on the list let me know and i'll add it

Currently (for the ashes tour anyway) Head and Cummins are the v/c

 

[TheParraboy]

I've gone Steve Smith. Other players and captains came back from ball tempering to lead their sides well, why not Smith? Served his time. Our best long term option for mine

I like Head and Khawaja but not sure they can cement a place in the side consistently

If - a frigging big IF , he gets some consistent test form under his belt then Mitch Marsh possibly, but needs a good solid 18 months of form

Not a fan of one of the bowlers doing it. Probably Cummins the best suited

 

[Twizzle]

Head and Oozie cant hold down a batting spot, has to be the Smudge

I cant see any other realistic option.

Maybe Lotsachange could be the "other" from left field, he certainly has the head space for it from what I've seen.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

The cupboard is very bare, even barer than when we had to resort to Watto to captain for a test.

Head would be my choice but as twizzle said he can't hold his spot on the team.

 

[JW]

Same as Twiz. Despite his past failings as a leader, Smith with Lasagne as the roughy.

That's far from ideal though and would much prefer Smithy not have that responsibility heaped on him again while he's busy going in hard and dry on the world's bowling attacks.

It all highlights how bad our leadership stocks at the top level have been in since Pup gave it away. Warner and Levers have been/are VCs. What an absolute mess.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Mitch Marsh would be the best choice if he was actually good at cricket,he has a good head on his shoulders despite being a plodder

 

[WaznTheGreat]

I've gone Steve Smith. Other players and captains came back from ball tempering to lead their sides well, why not Smith? Served his time. Our best long term option for mine

I like Head and Khawaja but not sure they can cement a place in the side consistently

If - a frigging big IF , he gets some consistent test form under his belt then Mitch Marsh possibly, but needs a good solid 18 months of form

Not a fan of one of the bowlers doing it. Probably Cummins the best suited

+1 He would be a good captain if he was actually good at cricket,but than again Tim Paine isn't good at cricket so you never know

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Mitch Marsh bowls one good spell of a bowling and we're looking to make him Pope.

 

[Twizzle]

Mitch Marsh bowls one good spell of a bowling and where looking to make him Pope.

but he has these

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Mitch Marsh bowls one good spell of a bowling and we're looking to make him Pope.

Popes seem pretty creepy,not sure that's a compliment bruh

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

Has to be Smith

 

[Twizzle]

Just on Labs, if he was to be considered he would need a decent summer.

So far he has had 2 good Ashes test matches but he was toilet last summer. Levers has only had 1 good session, not even 1 good test match yet. Ben Stokes he isn't.

 

[Eelectrica]

Smith to me is the choice.
Lab and Head are still establishing themselves in the team and to thrust captaincy on them on top of it seems too much.

With Smith I think he's learned a lot from his SA experience and would come back better for it.

I don't think sponsors would be an issue with Smith. Everyone loves a good redemption story.

A bowler is an interesting choice. Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon are as much a lock as anyone to be in the team. I don't see Lyon as captain though.
If they had to miss a game the VC steps up.

 

[simmo1]

They won't go a fast bowler as it will make their rotation policy look even stupider if they are resting the captain.

It will be Smith. From there it's anyone's guess as it's likely at least another 5-6 years before he gives it away.

 

[typicalfan]

Smith and if his trajectory is still going up maybe they will groom Marnus. Lyon was my preference during the ban. Marnus in 5 or so years is likely after Smith gives it away.

 

[Matt23]

Just hand it back to Smith, Paine needs to be relieved pronto

 

[TheParraboy]

Smith clear winner so far

Get your votes in, poll will close when Para win the comp

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Smith clear winner so far

Get your votes in, poll will close when Para win the comp

So how come there is no option for a Robot to be the next captain ?

 

[Mr Spock!]

Is Tubby still on the ACB?

He's saying Smith as well.

MaybeTubby doesn't have the tactical nous.....

 

[Eelectrica]

So how come there is no option for a Robot to be the next captain ?

Artificial Intelligence Vs Natural stupidity. AI wins this round.