Nick Duigan has emerged as a possible candidate for the Carlton captaincy. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
NICK Duigan has emerged as a shock contender in the race for the vacant Carlton captaincy role.
The rugged defender has been chosen by coach Mick Malthouse to lead the Blues in their NAB Cup meeting with premiers Sydney on Sunday.
Malthouse said Duigan, 28, had the "real hallmarks of being a terrific captain".
Marc Murphy will captain Carlton in its opening game against Greater Western Sydney, while fellow candidates Andrew Carrazzo and Kade Simpson will get their turns in later matches.
Duigan, who has played 38 games since being plucked from the SANFL two years ago, was elevated to the leadership group on the club's recent pre-season trip to Arizona.
"Nick has earned that right by being on the leadership group; we've got great faith in him," Malthouse said.
"I think that the playing group will really rally around him and give the respect he deserves because of his on and off-field leadership."
Malthouse told the Carlton website he was "very excited" about coaching the Blues for the first time, ending a 12-month hiatus from the game.
"I haven't had a chance to be nervous," he said. "It's just great ... (the pre-seasons) are a bit of a grind," he said.
"Then all of a sudden it looms in front you and you start to get a little bit apprehensive and you think 'Are we ready?' and of course we're ready - we've been training for such a long time and the boys are desperate to get out and play a game of football."
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