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Brumbies look to new Captain in 2009

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Andy Friend the new Brumbies Super 14 coach in 2009 announced on ABC Radio in Canberra this morning that the Brumbies are actively considering standing down Stirling Mortlock as captain and announcing a new captain in 2009.

The rumours have been doing the rounds for a week or so now but this is the first confirmation that the Brumbies are considering standing down Mortlock as captain.  Friend acknowledged that Mortlock was under pressure with the responsibilities from the Wallabies captaincy and media responsibilities and that relieving him as the Brumbies captain may allow him to focus on his other duties. 

This would in no way mean Mortlock would not have a leadership role on the field as he is an inspirational leader but it would devolve him of the media obligations that can add considerably to the workload.  The same approach was done several years ago at the Brumbies when George Gregan was still the Australian Wallabies captain and Stirling Mortlock replaced Gregan as the Brumbies captain.  Gregan was still as vocal as ever on the field and the Brumbies barely missed a beat. 

So who is in line to take over as captain should the Brumbies follow through on their discussions?  THe most likely candidates are Stephen Hoiles, George Smith and even Mark Gerrard as a dark horse in the pack. 

Do you follow the Brumbies?  If so what do you think of Andy Friend’s comments. 

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