Pavlich steps down after nine seasons as Dockers captain
January 13, 2016 6:41 PM
MATTHEW Pavlich has stood down as Fremantle captain after nine seasons at the helm.
The Dockers' games record-holder made a late decision last year toplay on into a 17th AFL season but speculation had mounted as to whether or not he would captain the side in 2016.
Pavlich told the playing group on Wednesday that the time had come for a new leader to take over.
"First and foremost, it's the right time for the football club - theright time for me to step aside and allow a new player or players theopportunity to lead," Pavlich told the club's website.
"I have absolutely loved the honour and privilege of captainingFremantle for the past nine years. Leading the boys out onto the fieldwas always a highlight of my week.
"After considering my playing future last year and the everincreasing responsibilities I have as a father, finalising my university studies and my role as president of the AFL Players' Association, it is just the right time for both the club and myself.
"As an AFL player you must commit entirely to the cause and that'smagnified even further as a captain. Both mentally and physically ittakes it's toll and, given where my body is at, I also need to befocused on getting the best out of myself to ensure that my on field
play continues to benefit the team."
Pavlich has led the Dockers for 189 of his 335 games. Only fiveplayers, Stephen Kernahan (226 with Carlton), Dick Reynolds (224 withEssendon), Ted Whitten (212 with Footscray), Michael Voss (210 with theBrisbane Lions) and Nick Riewoldt (199 with St Kilda) have captainedtheir side to more games in VFL/AFL history.
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