New Skipper?

[DJC]

The sling tackle was a poor example of physicality in my view, and was made worse given that the victim is one of the nicest, cleanest players in the AFL. I hope no player ever gets leadership plaudits for slinging defenseless players to the ground.

I much prefer the Simmo leadership style, based on courage under fire.

Perhaps opponents should refrain from belting the crap out of Murphy because he's a nice, clean player  :

The way Gibbs executed the tackle had room for improvement but the intention was faultless.  Barker had asked for a "tough-tackling approach" and Gibbs was leading by example.

I much prefer the Johnno Brown leadership style, based on courage with fire