This is a great article about Luke Parker and him talking about all the younger blokes having to stand up and be counted. He is shoeing real leadership qualities and when you have young George Hewett saying they look up to a 21 yo you know he is special. He inspires others to confidence and self reflection. This is leadership. Both he and Smithy were leaders in their junior clubs. Time for these young fellas to shine in the leadership group. Even the older blokes look up to Lukie because of his professionalism and maturity. Harry, Hannas, Lloydy and the rest of the young up & comers are looking to sa leader of the future and Lukie is the man I think they are looking to. He is a great player and leads by example. He never stopped trying in the GF even though the Hawks double teamed him. By the way one of the great traits of a great leader is that they are harder on themselves than they are on others and therefore lead by example.

Improvement from within - sydneyswans.com.au