New captain

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Woods isn't a leader. He is one of the laziest forwards in the game off the ball and seems to play for his own stats and run meters. He is a good carrier of the ball and has a nice offload but that's as far as it goes.

Look at his defence against Melbourne when the game was in the balance with tigers leading 14-10.
The defensive line is set, he just simply chooses to not move up. He walks back while the rest of the team moves forward in a line and Blair runs straight through the hole where Woods should have been if he moved up.

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A middle forward who is a leader sets the line speed. Look at the way Finucane and Trbojevic defend. They strive to be the first forward to make contact and they hit hard. They are leaders who lead with action.

Look at Woods against the Dragons. Woods is the LAST tiger back into the defensive line. This was in the 59th minute. Woods had only just returned to the field in the 54th and was completely fresh. Look at Tim Grant zoom past him. The team is short out wide because Woods is so slow getting back into the defensive line, which forced the rest of the team to compress in and rush up. He shows absolutely no urgency or care.

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I can't fathom those small videos but I assume correct as I noticed ages ago he is very slow to get back after a tackle, the slowest ever. In these days of superior fitness compared to 40 years ago this should not be the case. Great presentation you have done there of our problem.
 
Now this is a very minor, thing and it was quite funny. However it shows for me why Woods is not really a captain.

What were your first impressions of Ivan Clearly - "How much he looks like his son"

Now i laughed and Woodise is being true to his personality as a loveable larrikin.

However it's tough to watch him next to James Graham every week.

Despite being the most experienced club captain there is no way he will be NSW Blues captain.
 
I don't see Woods as a long term captain, to me he just doesn't seem to have the football brains needed. I guess if he was replaced now then someone like ET would be more inspirational, not sure he is the long term prospect either. I really think it will depend on who is brought into the club next year. WT are lacking someone who can read the game better then lead and direct the team around the paddock in a constructive manner.
 
The last thing we need now is a new captain. Wait until this season is over. And let the coach make the call then. Woods isn't the greatest but he is ok when he wants to be atleast he isn't betting on opposite teams that's a good trait in a captain. Mmmmm clearly cleary has some quirk to do all the best Ivan.
 
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I don't see Woods as a long term captain, to me he just doesn't seem to have the football brains needed. I guess if he was replaced now then someone like ET would be more inspirational, not sure he is the long term prospect either. I really think it will depend on who is brought into the club next year. WT are lacking someone who can read the game better then lead and direct the team around the paddock in a constructive manner.
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Well, you wont have to worry about Woods soon.
 
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Now this is a very minor, thing and it was quite funny. However it shows for me why Woods is not really a captain.

What were your first impressions of Ivan Clearly - "How much he looks like his son"

Now i laughed and Woodise is being true to his personality as a loveable larrikin.

However it's tough to watch him next to James Graham every week.

Despite being the most experienced club captain there is no way he will be NSW Blues captain.
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Tbh I think it was a good reaction. He's a recurring guest on a panel show - they expect him to be somewhat lighthearted, it's a reason he got the gig ahead of others.

That said, if he's going to spend time publicly defending Matt Lodge he can walk for all I care.
 
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Woods isn't a leader. He is one of the laziest forwards in the game off the ball and seems to play for his own stats and run meters. He is a good carrier of the ball and has a nice offload but that's as far as it goes.

Look at his defence against Melbourne when the game was in the balance with tigers leading 14-10.
The defensive line is set, he just simply chooses to not move up. He walks back while the rest of the team moves forward in a line and Blair runs straight through the hole where Woods should have been if he moved up.

![](http://i.makeagif.com/media/4-03-2017/WUWBL-.gif)

A middle forward who is a leader sets the line speed. Look at the way Finucane and Trbojevic defend. They strive to be the first forward to make contact and they hit hard. They are leaders who lead with action.
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The last point totally right.

On the first play, however I think there is a lot of blame, Tim Grant gets beaten by the step, and yes Woods is lazy in moving forward, but ET cuts across him and ends up being the man directly left, Sue is right. Sue stands there with hands on thighs, he doesn't even advance on the play. 4-pronged ruck mistake.

You can't be comparing Trbojevic and Finucane, they aren't the same style of footballer as Woods. They're not even props. Compare Woods to other guys like Graham, Bromwich, JWH, Scott for sure.
 
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Give Mitch a go. Last year he was directing them over the field. It may make him more responsible for what he does as well. I don't about now but before he was passionate about the game.
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What captain of the Bulldogs?
 
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I don't see Woods as a long term captain, to me he just doesn't seem to have the football brains needed. I guess if he was replaced now then someone like ET would be more inspirational, not sure he is the long term prospect either. I really think it will depend on who is brought into the club next year. WT are lacking someone who can read the game better then lead and direct the team around the paddock in a constructive manner.

Well, you wont have to worry about Woods soon.
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What are you saying mate?

Has he signed elsewhere or do you think he'll be moved on?
 
I used to love watching Scott Prince laying down the law to them in the in-goal area during a game. I see most of the capable captains from other teams doing things to motivate their team during a game. I never see Woods doing this at all. I'd be happy for a change of captain, but it might be wise to leave it for a short while until Ivan settles in properly.
 
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Not this season
But next year we need co captains , Woods and who ever is the meanest nastiest bugger in the team
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We need new captain or co-captain this year for when Woods is off the field (and on).
 
i wanted teddy captain when woods was named.
felt it would help when contract time came around.

just felt woods doesn't really give a crap about a c next to the name.
it's ok to have that view,but not when you are the actual captain.

he is more the guy that helps the captain in tough times.
 
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I used to love watching Scott Prince laying down the law to them in the in-goal area during a game. I see most of the capable captains from other teams doing things to motivate their team during a game. I never see Woods doing this at all. I'd be happy for a change of captain, but it might be wise to leave it for a short while until Ivan settles in properly.
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Yeah I liked that about Prince too. I like a captain who has the right stuff to say to the players during the game and after they have conceded a try. Farah used to sook or death stare. Woodsie doesn't seem to do much.

But it is hard to tell from the outside, the playing group are the ones who know whether or not Woods is a good captain.
 
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