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CibbuanoHarvey to captain Australia
October 16th 2008 01:30
NORTH MELBOURNE midfielder Brent Harvey has been named to captain Australia in this month’s International Rules series against Ireland.
The Australians will play two Tests against the Irish at Subiaco Oval on Friday October 24 and the MCG on October 31.
Harvey's vice-captains will be Hawthorn defender Campbell Brown and West Coast's Adam Selwood.
Australian coach Mick Malthouse said Harvey, who will this year become the first Australian player to play in five separate International Rules series' since the hybrid game first began in 1984, is the right man to lead the side.
“One of the things you look for in leadership is the proven ability of people to take over a side and have an impact not only on the ground but off the ground," Malthouse said.
"When the chips are down, the player comes to the forefront and Brent Harvey has been that sort of player right through."
The Australians will play two Tests against the Irish at Subiaco Oval on Friday October 24 and the MCG on October 31.
Harvey's vice-captains will be Hawthorn defender Campbell Brown and West Coast's Adam Selwood.
Australian coach Mick Malthouse said Harvey, who will this year become the first Australian player to play in five separate International Rules series' since the hybrid game first began in 1984, is the right man to lead the side.
“One of the things you look for in leadership is the proven ability of people to take over a side and have an impact not only on the ground but off the ground," Malthouse said.
"When the chips are down, the player comes to the forefront and Brent Harvey has been that sort of player right through."
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