Josh Addo-Carr opened up on the Bulldogs captaincy following Josh Jackson’s shock retirement.
Jackson’s decision last week reportedly stunned Bulldogs teammates, including Addo-Carr and Matt Burton who are currently in England representing Australia at the Rugby League World Cup
While the 27-year-old revealed he’s up for the job, the Daily Telegraph reports fellow teammates Reed Mahoney, Luke Thompson and Burton are also in contention.
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“If everyone wants (me to do it), I’ll put my hand up,” Addo-Carr told The Daily Telegraph.
“We’ll see what happens. We’ve got Matty Burton coming through as well.
“If everyone wants me to do it at the Bulldogs, if the boys trust me, I’ll definitely put my hand up. But I think it’s got to be earned.”
The Kangaroos winger has worn the captain’s armband on one occasion alongside Jackson against the Roosters this year.
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If he becomes the club’s next skipper, Round 1 2023 will be the first time Addo-Carr has held a captaincy role by himself in his career.
“It was mad,” Addo-Carr reflected.
“I was partnered with Luke Thompson and I had an awesome time.
“I just enjoyed it that day, running the boys out and having fun.
“Everyone sees me as a player always laughing but when it’s time to party on game day, I put my best foot forward so we’ll see what happens.
“I just see the fun side to things more than others I suppose.
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“But when it’s time to go out on the weekend I try to put my best foot forward and do my job the very best I can. I’ve always been like that.”
The Foxx, as he’s commonly known, opened up on the lasting legacy Jackson left on his teammates.
“That was such a shock,” Addo-Carr said.
“Jacko’s been such a fantastic player for the Bulldogs, a fantastic leader. I was absolutely shocked, he’s going to be dearly missed.
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“He was the heart and soul of the Bulldogs, he’s been there his whole life. He hasn’t played for any other club.
“I remember when I was young he was one of the main Bulldogs players I loved watching.
“He’s definitely one of the hardest, most professional footy players I’ve ever seen.
