By Jon Geddes

NORTHERN Suburbs impressive five-eighth recruit Jude Gibbs hopes to follow in the successful footsteps of his father on and off the field as his rugby career continues to kick on.

His dad is Dr Nathan Gibbs, the renowned Australian sports physician and former top class first grade rugby league player with Easts, Souths and Parramatta and Dally M second rower of the year in 1980.