(12-10-2015, 03:13 AM)ItsOurTime link Wrote:We'll know we're on the right track when we don't have to make a decision between Murphy and a kid with no other practical options.

Quote:Murphy has work to do with young Blues

Carlton captain Marc Murphy will need to significantly improve within his leadership role to help develop such a large group of inexperienced players.

“I wouldn’t have thought Murph has been fantastic and that’s probably by his own admission as well, as far as playing with the captaincy above his head,” said Mooney.

“Kade Simpson for me over the last couple of years has shown he is absolute leadership material – when the chips are down he throws his body in.

“With the young group going forward I hope they go with him so he can prove he can be a great captain.”

(12-15-2015, 07:32 AM)PaulP link Wrote:I've liked the idea of Simmo as captain for a while now. I wonder if we've left it too late, in light if Simmo's age ?

(12-15-2015, 07:44 AM)Sexybronco link Wrote:Simmo till he retires then Docherty.

Quote:Carlton will likely delay a decision on its 2016 captain until "a few months" after Christmas, but new coach Brendon Bolton has been pleased by the "really good leadership" qualities of incumbent skipper Marc Murphy.

Speculation has raged that Murphy could be replaced as Carlton captain next year after Bolton indicated late last month that he was "really open" about who captained the Blues next season, the new coach opting to review the leadership at the club before making a call.

Speaking from Carlton's Gold Coast pre-season camp on Tuesday, Bolton stressed that although a captaincy decision remained some way off, Murphy had impressed him in their short time working together.

"Marc Murphy at the moment is our captain. He's shown really good leadership, as have others to date, which is pleasing," Bolton said.

"We are looking at our leadership in terms of leadership development for all.