Outgoing Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko rates Harris Andrews the outstanding choice of three "clear candidates" to take over as captain of the AFL club.
Zorko stepped down on Tuesday after four years in the full-time role, joining a growing list of club leaders around the competition who have opted to hand over the reins this season.
The Lions ended their 10-year finals drought during Zorko's first full season as captain in 2019 and have reached the finals every year since.
Andrews was Zorko's vice-captain for the last three seasons and the 26-year-old defender has long been seen as a potential successor as skipper.
"He's a really well respected voice amongst the playing group and around the club," Zorko told SEN on Wednesday.
"He does everything right. He's a really vocal leader."
Zorko also spoke highly of Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale and 24-year-old midfield star Hugh McCluggage.
"Hugh for me is the one that probably has the ability to do it, whether maybe he's a little bit too raw at the moment or he wants to find his feet a little bit more, that's a decision the club will have to make," Zorko said.
"For me, he would be the perfect fit.
"It's a big process and I'm sure the club will make the best decision possible."
Zorko faced calls relinquish the captaincy role last year following his on-field sledge that brought Melbourne defender Harrison Petty to tears.
The 34-year-old rode out that storm and led the Lions to a preliminary final, with their flag hopes ended by eventual premiers Geelong.
