I'm disgusted with some of the opinion in this thread especially when calling Gibbs' courage to attack the ball....
He is by far, our most complete footballer, balance, poise, strength, hands, kicking, overhead marking and by far the most important thing in football today, decision making...
He plays down back because no one else in our team has his decision making, simple...
He plays in defense and stands out as the leader and we all feel good when he's there, he goes forward against Essendon in the final last year and leads and we all feel good, the common thread, HE LEADS...
Some people are born with a presence to be a leader, a captain...