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    Mitchell Pearce could emerge as Sydney Roosters' long-term captain next year, as long as he puts his off field distractions behind him, according to new coach Trent Robinson.

    Pearce endured an inconsistent season on the field this year with his reported playboy antics and rift with former coach Brian Smith often cited as reasons why the New South Wales halfback did not reach the heights expected of him in the NRL.

    But with a sharper focus on and off the field in 2013 and a better support network around him at the Roosters, Robinson said Pearce could succeed Wests Tigers-bound Braith Anasta as skipper and lead the club for a number of years.

    "We have a halfback that is a natural leader on the field," Robinson told reporters on Tuesday.

    "I have a lot of faith in Mitchell in the way he plays the game and he leads us when he is on the field.

    "A part of that has to be off the field as well and I'm hoping to see that in Mitchell."

    Pearce's off field exploits drew almost as much attention as his on-field efforts in 2012 and Robinson acknowledged his star playmaker needed to clean up his act away from football.

    He was the Roosters' leading tryscorer last season and former Catalans coach Robinson, who took the reins of the Roosters last month, said some of the criticism of the 23-year-old's performances was unwarranted.

    "Pearcey is already leading," he said.

    "I think we have been a bit hard on him about not leading already on on the field, he does that. I think with a bit of support around him and also with the way that we want to train I'm hoping that he will become maybe a potential captain."

    Robinson said he would consider using co-captains for the first time in the club's 106-year history and that veteran Anthony Minichiello was another strong contender for a leadership role.

    "I'm not against it. I have used it before and I think it develops players and it develops a strong group," Robinson said.

    "I'm not saying I am going to go that way but I am definitely not fixed on one captain either.

    "Mini has been here for a while and he has done the job at Australia and NSW level, but I also want to see some other guys come through in training over the next few months."

  • #2
    Thats who I would put as captain.

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    • #3
      The more I hear Robbo speak the more I like him, he answers questions.

      Chook.

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      • #4
        Another approach we could take is:
        club captain - mini
        first grade captain - mitch/maubs/kennedy/cordner etc

        Ie give mini the honorary responsibilities but allow the club to install a long-term option. The fact that the likely captain is a young player means that this could also be a good way to ease him into the rigours of the job

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        • #5
          Originally posted by roz View Post
          Another approach we could take is:
          club captain - mini
          first grade captain - mitch/maubs/kennedy/cordner etc

          Ie give mini the honorary responsibilities but allow the club to install a long-term option. The fact that the likely captain is a young player means that this could also be a good way to ease him into the rigours of the job
          Just make him the 'face of the Chooks' at weddings and barmitzvas.

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          • #6
            are there seriously jewish people at the club?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by kegs1 View Post
              are there seriously jewish people at the club?
              Why wouldn't there be...? There are even Catholics as well.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by ROC181 View Post
                Why wouldn't there be...? There are even Catholics as well.
                the pope as ceo?

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                • #9
                  part of that has to be off the field as well and I'm hoping to see that in Mitchell.
                  Read: Mitch has an attitude problem.


                  I think with a bit of support around him and also with the way that we want to train I'm hoping that he will become maybe a potential captain.
                  Read: With a lot of help Mitch may grow up one day and train like a professional, but don't expect it to happen anytime soon.


                  Mini has been here for a while and he has done the job at Australia and NSW level, but I also want to see some other guys come through in training over the next few months
                  Read: Mini has been here too long and RTS will replace him over the next few months.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by kegs1 View Post
                    the pope as ceo?
                    That would be interesting:-
                    *Perhaps instead of the smell of linament coming from the dressing room ..... the smell of incense.
                    *Players would have to genuflect whenever they come onto or leave the field.
                    *Communion wafers at halftime
                    *Compulsory weekly confessions to make sure the players are behaving.
                    *Issue of hymn books to the chookpen.

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                    • #11
                      Haha imagine a crowd singing hymns like a choir all match..

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                      • #12
                        didnt freddy dimm dressing room lights during half time break? some other cosmic stuff was introduced as well? however it was as succesful as a one man marker?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Geohood View Post
                          Haha imagine a crowd singing hymns like a choir all match..
                          Onward Christian Chookies!

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                          • #14
                            I know that their are definatley going to be co-captains!!

                            Mini and Pearce

                            I have been saying that all along

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                            • #15
                              I can see it now....... Jr Jr's post match press conferences......... Darius Boyd-esque lol

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