Outgoing Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko charges Harris Andrews the main selection amongst three “clear candidates” to take over as captain of the AFL membership.
Zorko stepped down on Tuesday after 4 years within the full-time function, becoming a member of a rising listing of membership leaders across the competitors who’ve opted handy over the reins this season.
The Lions ended their 10-year finals drought throughout Zorko’s first full season as captain in 2019 and have reached the finals yearly since.
Andrews was Zorko’s vice-captain for the final three seasons and has lengthy been touted as a possible successor as skipper.
Zorko mentioned the 26-year-old star dedender is “more than likely” the main candidate.
“He’s a really well respected voice amongst the playing group and around the club,” Zorko advised SEN on Wednesday.
“He does everything right. He’s a really vocal leader.”
Zorko additionally spoke extremely of Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale and 24-year-old midfield star Hugh McCluggage.
“Hugh for me is the one that probably has the ability to do it, whether maybe he’s a little bit too raw at the moment or he wants to find his feet a little bit more, that’s a decision the club will have to make,” Zorko mentioned.
“For me, he would be the perfect fit.
“It’s an enormous course of and I’m positive the membership will make the perfect choice potential.”
Zorko faced calls relinquish the captaincy role last year following his on-field sledge that brought Melbourne defender Harrison Petty to tears.
The 34-year-old rode out that storm and led the Lions to a preliminary final, with their flag hopes ended by eventual premiers Geelong.
Zorko said he reached his decision on Monday with Brisbane coach Chris Fagan, opting to make the call himself before he was tapped on the shoulder.
He said some of his teammates were surprised when he told the group but he firmly believed it was the best move for the club, himself and his family.
“I believe it is the fitting choice. I believe the timing is actually good,” Zorko mentioned.
“Obviously I’ll nonetheless be there to assist whoever takes over as captain and information them in no matter manner I presumably can, however simply stepping again from these formal roles will hopefully enable me time I can spend with household and naturally to get my physique proper to have the very best yr I can.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
