New Skipper?

[DJC]

Gibbs was identified as having leadership qualities very early on and it's an indictment on our systems that he has failed to come on in that area.

Sure, we can say that we are focussing on recruiting players with leadership attributes but put them into a system where they won't flourish and you get very few leaders. You can then blame recruiting or personality traits but the reality is you need development in leadership just like all other aspects.

Anyway, we're going to have to suffer some pain in that area for a few years so it's not really a big deal whoever they go with.

Gibbs has done a pretty good job of mentoring young Cripps.

I thought it was a mistake to drop Leading Teams and not bring in a replacement program.  The in-house program we have now has a lot of ground to make up.

Here's what Gibbs has to say:

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2015-1...d-comeback

The poor bugger tried to lead with a bit of physicality and copped a two week ban.  In that light, I wouldn't mind someone with a bit of attitude in a leadership role.