With Scott Pendlebury's stellar stint as captain of Collingwood coming to an end, attention turns toward assessing who will take his place at Magpieland.
Pendlebury's run as skipper in the black and white reached a club record 206 matches, stretching from January 2014 to December 2022.
Even in his earliest days with the Magpies, Pendlebury loomed destined to one day step into the captain's role, and it's fair to say the poised midfielder didn't disappoint.
While his leadership will still be felt on and off the field next year, who steps into his shoes in 2023?
Here we name the five most likely options for Collingwood to consider as they weigh up the appointment of their 48th club captain.
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5. Jack Crisp
Mr Durable, Crisp has been a key cog for the Magpies since his first day at the club, having played 182 consecutive games in the black and white across nine seasons without injury or suspension.
The former Lion has also claimed the last two Copeland Trophies after moving into the midfield, where he was been a leading force for Collingwood.
Perhaps more of a left-field option for the Magpies to consider, but Crisp certainly wouldn't be out of place as captain of the Victorian powerhouse.
The 200-gamer is perhaps a name to weigh up should Collingwood even consider co-captains from 2023, with Crisp and any of Moore, Adams, Maynard and Howe all formidable options.
