Star defender Darcy Moore is the brand new captain of Collingwood.
The son of Brownlow medallist and membership legend Peter Moore, additionally a former Magpies captain, was confirmed because the alternative for long-time skipper Scott Pendlebury on Wednesday morning.
The 27-year-old declared it an “incredible honour” given the particular place the membership has long-held for the Moore household.
“The Collingwood captaincy is significant in its own right but it also holds another layer of significance for my family and I,” mentioned Moore, who has performed 126 video games for Collingwood.
“To follow my father’s journey as captain of the Collingwood Football Club at almost the same stage in his football journey is very special.
“There’s no shortage of strong and up-and-coming leaders in our group, and I look forward to working closely with the individuals that surround me to ensure we all continue to develop as leaders. I am fortunate to be part of a team and wider club that features so many selfless and determined individuals.”
Moore ended a stellar 2022 marketing campaign with an All-Australian blazer, having starred within the membership’s run to the preliminary ultimate.
The Collingwood board ratified Moore’s appointment and the appointments of an additional three leaders on Tuesday evening.
Taylor Adams, Jeremy Howe and Brayden Maynard will assist Moore and spherical out the management group.
“All four players display a strong alignment to the club values as well as attributes that will nurture, mentor and inspire the team,” Collingwood basic supervisor of soccer Graham Wright mentioned.
“This process has confirmed there is no shortage of upcoming leaders in our group. We are fortunate to have a number of players who will play a role in leading this team even if they don’t hold a formal leadership title.”
Although he won’t be in an official management function, Pendlebury will proceed to assist and information Moore and the broader management group all through this transition.
Originally revealed as Darcy Moore named new Collingwood captain changing Scott Pendlebury
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
