Adelaide captain Nathan van Berlo will lead the Crows in 2013. Picture: Simon Cross Source: The Advertiser
ADELAIDE has re-appointed Nathan van Berlo as captain for a third consecutive season.
The Crows leadership group for 2013 includes vice-captain Scott Thompson, deputy vice-captain Patrick Dangerfield, Rory Sloane and newcomers Jason Porplyzia and Sam Jacobs.
Crows coach Brenton Sanderson said van Berlo was the obvious choice as captain.
"VB is the complete package when it comes to leadership," Sanderson said.
"He leads by example and he understands our game plan - he's an extension of the coaching group in that respect. His relationship with the whole squad is fantastic. He lives the values of the Club and of the players. He's the ultimate role model for our young players and the entire squad."
Defender Ben Rutten has stepped aside to focus more of his time on mentoring young backs including Rising Star Daniel Talia and Sam Shaw.
"Truck (Rutten) has been in the leadership group for a long time. He came to me before Christmas and said he felt there were players coming through, who were ready to lead," Sanderson said.
"Truck decided he really wanted to help (defensive coach) Darren Milburn fast-track those young defenders. Truck will spend a lot of time with that group, watching their game tapes and helping them at training."
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