There are few players who draw as much hype in the NRL as former Melbourne Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr.
Addo-Carr will have added pressure this season as the marquee signing for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs who are tipped to climb up the ladder in 2022.
The 26-year-old is also expected to captain the Indigenous All-Stars against the Maori All-Stars in the absence of Cody Walker.
SEN’s Michael Carayannis believes Addo-Carr is an inspired choice for captain and embraces leadership opportunities.
“He’s the leader,” Carayannis said on 1170 SEN Breakfast.
“He’s a different type of leader. Would he be captain of an NRL team? No. But he’s a guy that brings people together.”
His former coach at the Storm, Craig Bellamy, has said that Addo-Carr has come a long way from the joker of the team to a standout leader and excellent communicator.
“He has developed in so many areas,” Bellamy said to the Sydney Morning Herald in relation to his former player.
“Josh (wants) to be involved with his talk on the field. He's come a long way.”
“He’s good for harmony and has a good work ethic,” Carayannis added.
“In a squad of 30, he’s in your leadership group.”
The All-Star teams are expected to be announced later this week.