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Message: [QUOTE="Bronco bob, post: 3679792, member: 8173"] I think this Ezra incident and this year's performance are clear evidence of the fact we don't have strong leaders in this playing group. Anyone who knows Payne, Patty, and Reynolds knows that these guys might have leadership qualities, but they aren't outspoken and direct which is what these kids need. This is still a very young group and I think it is no coincidence that the two best years we have had in the last 5 is when Capewell was at the club, who is a strong leader and is direct and held these kids in line. Do we really think that this behaviour, the superstar mindset, egos, and some of the on-field capitulations would happen as much with a Webcke and Thorn in the team holding this group accountable and setting standards? I will say this again, we need to go to market and find 1-2 strong leaders that will set standards and pull these kids in line. Yes, Madge will provide a harder edge and set standards, but nothing is more powerful than a strong senior player leadership group, which has been echoed by all the best coaches. Some people on here have said not to go after people like Welch as he is too old. I don't care if he is old, slow, and not at his best. That is not his benefit to us, he will bring Melbourne's standards and bring the best out of the players around him and we can cover any shortcomings on the field with the talent in the squad. What was clearly evident this year was that without leadership, you can have a great squad of exciting and good players, but still not perform. [/QUOTE]

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