Averaging 6.3 tackles per game, Vlastuin knows how to dump opponents in to the turf. Get exclusive vision and expert analysis of his hard-edge approach ahead of the AFL draft.
New Richmond captain Trent Cotchin at Punt Rd today in front of a painting of Tiger champion Jack Dyer. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun
Trent Cotchin served as Richmond vice-captain this season. Source: Herald Sun
BRETT Deledio says teammate Trent Cotchin will lead Richmond to its next premiership.
Cotchin was on Friday appointed the 40th captain of the famous club.
Deledio, who was named vice-captain, said he was confident the 22-year-old's leadership could end a 22-year flag drought.
"I texted him last night and said: 'Look mate, if you're going to be captain I'll back you the whole way and I believe you'll be the one to lead us to our next flag'. I said that to him and I'll say it here today,'' Deledio said.
"I back Trent to the hilt with what he can do for this club.''
A player vote identified Cotchin as Chris Newman's successor, with the decision quickly ratified by the Richmond board.
But the onballer said he wouldn't follow in the footsteps of recent captains by embracing the No.17 jumper made famous by club legend Jack Dyer.
Cotchin said that, after careful consideration, he was keeping the No.9.
"Obviously I hold the club's history and traditions in high regard. Jack Dyer is a massive part of our proud history ... (but) I've always been really comfortable with the fact I've been No.9 since being here and was No.9 prior to being here. I love seeing little kids with the No.9 on their backs.''
Coach Damien Hardwick said it was Cotchin's determination to keep his number that would make him an excellent leader.
"He wanted to stamp his authority on the club going forward and he's done that and we commend him for it.''
Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang
Captain Cotchin to wear No.9
Dengan url
http://pelitainformasi.blogspot.com/2012/11/captain-cotchin-to-wear-no9.html
Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya
Captain Cotchin to wear No.9
namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link
sebagai sumbernya
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar