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blackandwhite4life 
Joined: 23 Dec 2003
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It's pretty ironic that the last two Collingwood premiership captains have both been rated as slow, untalented, unskilful etc, but turned out to be two of the most courageous, inspirational, committed and SUCCESSFUL captains this club has ever produced.
Maxy raised the bar for what a captain is to a new level. Absolute consideration for his players, selfless giving to the club and supporters, playing a totally unselfish role on the field, and setting an example to everyone of what commitment to the team means.
Bloody big shoes to fill. Who's going to step up now?
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rand corp
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
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His leadership and his efforts on the field have been monumental
His desperation acts when absolutely needed were truly heroic
A Premiership captain that, when the flag was on the line, stood up and committed acts others couldn't.
Thanks for the memories Maxy
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sweaty betty
Joined: 04 Aug 2004
Location: shaky ground
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... well, Bang, Bang, Maxwell Silverhammer ...
(Maxwell stands alone ...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpCV2wgoxC8
But I think that Baldrick got it right in his plaintive observation:
Well done thou good and faithful servant.
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As above. Well done Maxy. Congratulations on your career. We'll miss you.
I'm gonna watch the GF 2010 again now. Both of them!
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sweaty betty
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Sorry troppo. Mucked up the quoting/ copying thing.
But just wanted to endorse your thoughts! Mea culpa
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Museman
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| what a leader should be...will be missed.
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I am glad for the opportunity to acknowledge my admiration and gratitude for the contribution of Nick Maxwell to our great club. He has for so long been such a source of strength and leadership for our younger players. Not to mention his massive courage and determination to lift our team across adversity. I will never forget his incredible mark in the 2010 grandfinal. There is no doubt that this inspired our team to rise to yet another level and hold the draw. His commitment and devotion to our team has only one measure: he is a Premiership captain of Collingwood Football Club.
I am really sad that he was not able to play out the year, but I salute him as one of our greatest.
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Jezza
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Farewell Nick Maxwell!!
You have been a champion player and leader for the Collingwood Football Club. Your effort, leadership and ability to always want to improve is something to be admired by members and supporters of the club and we will never forget your 100% effort and dedication every time you pulled on the Black and White jumper.
It's a wonderful thing to see that you have ended your career knowing that you were a Premiership Captain for this great club. Only a few people can ever say that and your efforts in the 2010 Grand Final and the following replay shouldn't go unnoticed. Your performance in the first Grand Final was one of the reasons why we won the Premiership in 2010. Your job in defence was amazing all day, your willingness to get to the ball before it through for a goal courtesy of Nick Riewoldt was amazing in the final quarter and the risk you took trying to out mark Sam Gilbert successfully knowing full well it may backfire with a few minutes to go in the match is a testament to your game and your willingness to win no matter what.
You may have not been the best player for the side or the most talented player in terms of skill level and athletic ability, but you made up for it by your willingness to improve, by having a 'never say die' attitude and through your magnificent leadership skills. A young man wanting to play AFL football despite being overlooked in the draft and by several clubs demonstrates the type of character you are.
You have left your mark at the Collingwood Football Club and we are so grateful for the effort and dedication you showed at this great club, and we will never forget it no matter what.
You will forever go down as a Premiership player and captain and you are one of the reasons why the 2010 Grand Final was one of the greatest days of my life.
Thanks for everything Nick and you are always welcome back to the club no matter what! You're an absolute champion 
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Mugwump
Joined: 28 Jul 2007
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As i said in another thread, it's hard to think of much higher success in life than being a Collingwood Premiership captain. So long, champ, amd thanks for everything.
Ps hope you realise that you'll now be permanently in the injury list as "Nick Maxwell 2-3 weeks.... "
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Proud Pies 
Joined: 22 Feb 2003
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and here's a 'positive' article from Robbo
Collingwood’s Nick Maxwell deserves more respect for his footy brain, writes Mark Robinson
| Quote: | THERE’S an unfortunate habit when it comes to talking about Nick Maxwell.
Some people prefer to talk about what he wasn’t instead of what he was and what he achieved, so let’s end of all arguments.
Nick Maxwell is a premiership captain.
Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
What makes it more even more special is that Maxwell became a premiership captain because of his mind and not because of his skill.
Maxwell thought his way to being a premiership captain.
Most players have weapons. We spoke about Scott Pendlebury’s balance and awareness yesterday. Dane Swan was an explosive runner, Travis Cloke has brawn, Luke Bull has heart, Darren Jolly had size and Dayne Beams has an appetite for the ball.
Maxwell was an average kick on his right and awkward on his left. He was an average mark, an average runner, and he could finger point for Australia if it was Commonwealth Games sport. But he had brain. He was an exceptional thinker and communicator.
It’s what drove him beyond the Geelong Falcons, where, he said yesterday, he was rejected four times.
It drove him on to the rookie list at Collingwood, then on to the senior list, then into the team, then into the captaincy, and then on to the dais.
Mind over matter was his mantra.
All premiership journeys are dotted with hardships and hurdles but can’t think of a tougher journey than Maxwell’s.
Asked yesterday about Maxwell’s best quality, coach Nathan Buckley said: “He cared.”
It’s what premiership sides are built on, care for the team.
Maxwell’s line coach through 2010-11 was Scott Watters.
He saw what others didn’t. The preparation and the organising. The selfless and the sacrifice. He saw Maxwell as the foundation which allowed his teammates to flourish.
“No individual was more responsible for delivering the 2010 premiership win that Maxy,” Watters said.
“He galvanised the group through uncompromising selfless leadership.
“I’ve never seen a captain care so much about his teammates and so little about individual acclaim.
“Outsiders may never fully understand or appreciate his impact.
“Some captains are great players, Maxy was a great leader. That’s not always as visible, but it’s infinitely more powerful.”
Depending on your state of mind, Maxwell’s career can be looked at with a glass half-full or half empty.
The half-empties don’t fully comprehend what football is about.
The half-fulls just nod the head, for Nick Maxwell is a premiership captain and there’s no finer title in all the game.
LEADING MAN
Collingwood 2010 premiership captain Nick Maxwell retires ...
Age: 31
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons (2003 rookie draft)
Debut: 2004
Games: 208
Goals: 29
Premiership: 2010
Captain: 2009-2013
All-Australian: 2009 |
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WhyPhilWhy?
WhyPhilWhy?
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3.14159
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
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A big loss to the Collingwood FC.
Maxy's smother in the dying minutes of the first 2010 Grand-Final was a big part of winning the flag the following week.
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3.14159
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I hope the club finds him a mentoring role or something to keep him around the club.
Best wishes for the future Nick.
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
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| Why specifically do you hope for the club finds him a mentoring role or something to keep him the club?
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3.14159
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jackcass 
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| Proud Pies wrote: | and here's a 'positive' article from Robbo
Collingwood’s Nick Maxwell deserves more respect for his footy brain, writes Mark Robinson
| Quote: | The half-empties don’t fully comprehend what football is about.
The half-fulls just nod the head, for Nick Maxwell is a premiership captain and there’s no finer title in all the game. |
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Thought this snippet was worth repeating!
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