Scott Pendlebury hopes to play one or two years without the captaincy before he brings down the curtain on his decorated Collingwood career.
Pendlebury has skippered the Magpies since 2014 and surpassed his coach Nathan Buckley’s record for the most games as club captain last season.
The 33-year-old wants to provide as much support as he possibly can to whoever succeeds him as captain.
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“Before I’m done playing, I definitely want to enjoy a year or two where I’m playing without the captaincy and be there to support the next captain,” Pendlebury told SEN’s Bob and Andy.
“I found that really helpful with ‘Maxy’ (Nick Maxwell). When I became captain, he was still on the list. I could bounce ideas off him.
“I want to be there for the next player, whoever it may be, just as support for them. I think that would be a good move for the football club if that’s something they want to do.”
Pendlebury was asked who he thinks will succeed him as Collingwood captain.
“A couple of guys for me stand out,” he said.
“Taylor Adams, Steele Sidebottom, I’m probably just going to reel off everyone in the leadership group to be honest, because I think they’re all fantastic leaders.
“They all bring something different, and they’ve got the respect of the group.”
Pendlebury will look to inspire Collingwood (2-8) to an upset win over third-placed Geelong (7-3) at the MCG on Saturday.