Patrick Dangerfield will lead Geelong in a defence of their AFL premiership after his appointment as captain for the 2023 season.
Dangerfield will turn into Geelong’s 54th VFL/AFL skipper – and the primary new man within the position in 12 seasons – as he replaces retired membership champion Joel Selwood on the helm.
Selwood, who was the AFL’s longest-ever serving captain, introduced an finish to his embellished profession after guiding the Cats to final season’s premiership.
Defender Tom Stewart has been named vice-captain.
“Pat and Tom are wonderful representatives of a group of players who know what it takes to unlock excellence at the highest level of our sport,” Geelong coach Chris Scott stated in a membership assertion.
“When Pat arrived (at Geelong), he influenced our club for the better, on the field but most significantly off it.
“He has and can all the time attempt to positively affect our individuals and our tradition, which is ever evolving.
“He’s found a way to embody who we want to be as a football department.”
Dangerfield shared vice-captaincy duties with Stewart in 2022 and had been considered one of Selwood’s deputies since 2017 – a yr after he switched from Adelaide.
The 2016 Brownlow Medallist and eight-time All-Australian, stated he was privileged to succeed Selwood.
“I’m incredibly lucky to be part of a group of players who push each other to great heights and support each other in all things,” the 32-year-old stated.
“Together as one in hoops we’re excited to see where the next chapter in our journey takes us.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
