Co-captains most worthy: Sheedy

Australian coach Kevin Sheedy says he was unable to separate Andrew McLeod and Chris Johnson for the right to captain the home side in the upcoming Foster's International Rules series against Ireland, saying both deserved to lead their country.

The Aboriginal pair became the first-ever indigenous AFL players to captain Australia after the 27-strong playing group was unable to split the veteran pair when Sheedy polled the players for their thoughts on the captaincy issue.

With both players aged 29, Sheedy said it was possible that neither would again get the chance to lead Australia had they not been appointed for the upcoming series with McLeod to captain the team in the first Test in Perth while Johnson will captain the team in the second Test in Melbourne.

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