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SAM Thaiday is a proud and passionate footballer, so there is no doubt that today he would still be hurting over his removal as Brisbane Broncos captain on Friday.
But as tough as the news would be for Sam to take in right now, I think club coach Anthony Griffin's decision to stand Sammy down in favour of Corey Parker and Justin Hodges will prove to be the best move for all players, and the club as a whole.
I think the added responsibility will bring the best out of Corey and Justin. Similarly, I think the release in pressure by not having to be the public face of the club will allow Sam time and space to improve his game.
Sam is a terrific leader. This decision will not change that.
You don't need to be the captain of the team to be a great leader. He will remain one of the Broncos' key senior players, and will still be looked to for leadership.
Much has been made about how Sam plays his best football at representative level, where he is free of the captaincy duties. That is true, but only to a certain degree.
Whether he is in the Queensland or Australian teams, Sam is looked to as part of the leadership group.
He is a defender of team standards and values, and is a player younger teammates respect and look to follow.
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So he still carries leadership pressure into representative games as well, it is just at that level there are more senior players there to share the load.
Free of extra commitments that come with being a club captain - like being at the front of its media, marketing and sponsorship campaigns - Sam will have more time to think about his game and enjoy his footy again.
Certainly a return to the backrow and playing on the right edge - where he plays at rep level - instead of out in the middle will boost his form and confidence as well.
The captaincy will not affect Corey. His work rate and his work ethic will remain.
It may yet even help him find another gear, knowing that players will be looking to him for a big effort when the team needs to lift.
The decision to appoint "Hodgo'' I think is really smart. His leadership over the past couple of years - without being a captain - has been exceptional at all levels of the game. I think he was overdue for formal leadership responsibilities.
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I doubt there would be fallout from the decision within the team, even though I am sure everyone would be sharing Sam's disappointment.
Yes, they would be disappointed for their friend.
But as players, the choice of captain will not affect their jobs or the way that they do it.
To a large extent, the emotional ties have gone out of football now that it has become a business for clubs, and a job for players.
Each party is only looking to do what is best for them, and that is fair enough given the high stakes involved.
That is why the players will continue to prepare, train and play as they always have.
That professionalism and lack of emotion is also why Griffin needed to make this decision.
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He's not silly. He knows the pressure is on him this year.
Brisbane will not tolerate another year without success.
It would have given Griffin no joy to sack Sam, but he felt it needed to be done to improve the performance of the team.
The club's season, and a few careers - his own included - are riding on it being the right decision.
Once you take the emotion out of the equation, you cannot blame the coach for making the call.
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