Captain (Australian rules football)

As an on-field leader, they are second to the coach and have various roles, including to inspire the players and sometimes address umpires and the media.

The wind can be such a strong advantage that Legendary AFL coach Kevin Sheedy (who was known for his cunning), coaching for Essendon, was alleged to have orchestrated the tying down of the windsock at the aptly named Windy Hill on a particularly blustery day; their opponents, bemused by the tied-down windsock, chose to kick against the wind.

As of August 2022, the last head count at AFL level was by West Coast captain Guy McKenna against St Kilda in Round 22, 1999; the call was unsuccessful.

[2][3] It is tradition after a grand final that the winning captain and coach hold up the premiership cup before it is handed to the players.

Both the winning and losing captains are expected to make a speech, including paying respect to the opposition team.