New Skipper?

[PaulP]

Only two comparable to Murphy is the other Murphy (Bob) who is an inspirational speaker and Swallow who gets the same criticism from North fans as Murphy does.

The rest of the captains are as tough as nails.

IMHO, tough as nails and an ability to lead / inspire / get the best out of your teammates are different things, and it is the latter that is far more important in leading a team.

And I wouldn't call Cotchin, Goddard or Pendles hard as nails. The first is rapidly becoming a dirty sniper, the second is a catastrophe in waiting,  and the third (whom I love as a player) has the protection of half his teammates, the umpires, and Eddie (which by implication includes the AFL.) Opposition players stay off him like he has a textbook case of leprosy. Must be the least tackled player in the AFL.