Essendon won't finalise its 2016 captain until the playing group and coaches have given feedback on the type of leader they want and need, new coach John Worsfold says.

Jobe Watson has been Essendon captain since 2010.

Although it is believed Watson remains highly likely to continue as skipper next season, Worsfold said the Bombers would not rush into a decision.

"We'll get feedback from the players, whether that's done via a vote or just general dialogue, we'll work through that," Worsfold said.

"But over the next three weeks we definitely need to assess what the group sees as the leadership they're looking for and then we'll work from that to say who fits that the best.

"But Jobe's the current captain of the side and he'll lead us through to that period.

"We want to know what the playing group believe they want and need from their captain and the leadership group, not just the captain.

"We'll get their feedback on that and then obviously we need to get the coaches' feedback.

"There are a lot of people who've been at this football club and know the guys a lot better than me, so we'll take all that into account."