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Agree. I didn't watch the Melbourne game so can't comment on that, but he's been okay this year.I think he's shown enough throughout the season that collectively losing our shit over a poor game seems a bit immature
Played some good stuff as the support ruck vs Collingwood.He’s been terrible since the Richmond game I don’t know why he hasn’t been dropped.
Lighting up the match sim?He’s been terrible since the Richmond game I don’t know why he hasn’t been dropped.
Was set up to fail playing wing last night as it negated his height/strength. I like the look of him on the wing overall but contest effort needs some work.
Maybe extended run on the wing in the 2s. Replace with setterfield and Jones, kelly, duursma and Martin on the wing.
I am still more buoyant on him than most even if just glimpses. Competing okay in the ruck and for team balance is better than goldy, Wright, and draper in a team selection.
I could have lived with Setterfield in Saturday’s conditions but not in any other circumstances.I’d honestly rather Cox on the wing during a flood than see Setterfield or Kelly ever forced onto the wing again
I’d honestly rather Cox on the wing during a flood than see Setterfield or Kelly ever forced onto the wing again
Cox needs to play as a KPP. End this wing experiment. Harry jones has already had more good games than him in 3-4 games on a wing than cox has had in 50. Hes just not made for it, which is fine. My mate is a recruiter for dogs and he said watching nik cox at CHB was one of the most talented kids hed ever seen. Let him set up the play and take the 2nd best forward, your Hipwood types. then set up the play with his ambidextrous kicking, perfect for our switching style of play. Wouldnt be opposed for giving Reid or McKay a run as a forward. McKay is obviously our best KPD but he also has a frame and marking ability that we have been crying out for. Reid as well. May also be good thing for list balance, having Baldwin, Mckay, Reid, Hayes, Cox, Laverde as KPDs and only Wright, Caddy, Jones?, Visentini? as forwards. Crazier things have happened since a certain wingman had a position change, and we have a surplus of quality KPD talent. I don't see why not.
Cox needs to play as a KPP. End this wing experiment. Harry jones has already had more good games than him in 3-4 games on a wing than cox has had in 50. Hes just not made for it, which is fine. My mate is a recruiter for dogs and he said watching nik cox at CHB was one of the most talented kids hed ever seen. Let him set up the play and take the 2nd best forward, your Hipwood types. then set up the play with his ambidextrous kicking, perfect for our switching style of play. Wouldnt be opposed for giving Reid or McKay a run as a forward. McKay is obviously our best KPD but he also has a frame and marking ability that we have been crying out for. Reid as well. May also be good thing for list balance, having Baldwin, Mckay, Reid, Hayes, Cox, Laverde as KPDs and only Wright, Caddy, Jones?, Visentini? as forwards. Crazier things have happened since a certain wingman had a position change, and we have a surplus of quality KPD talent. I don't see why not.
It's both funny and sad that this is trueHarry jones has already had more good games than him in 3-4 games on a wing than cox has had in 50.
It's both funny and sad that this is true
Needs to fill out a lot more yet. If he is to become a KPP he needs a lot more size.Looks like he has filled out a bit. Am I imagining it?
Definitely looking for more from him this year than just the occasional opportunity for a flurry of big cox jokes.What exactly is he good at?
He's tall, but doesn't use it. He's not quick. He's not strong. He's not skilful. He doesn't win ground level ball. He's possibly the worst handballer I've ever seen.
Without significant improvement in multiple areas, I don't see how he's a long-term AFL player.
Somehow they are seduced by the fact he takes the odd mark. I have no idea how long it goes but I can not see it working long term.
That’s the dream right there…Probably just hoping for the Paddy Ryder - Anzac day 2009 - breakout game from Cox.
May be tonight, hopefully
I think it is more the fantasy of a 200cm wing . He could easily play half forward if they wanted to give him a spotIs it them trying to shoehorn him in at AFL level so they're kind of shoving him in a role?
No current season stats available
My biggest knock for him is I’d like to see him use his 60 metre bombs more. He could easily be doing a redman and getting the cheeky handballs for long shotsCox is a coaches dream. Having someone who is a Swiss Army knife with the ability to play any position is a true luxury. Look how many games mark Bolton played and he has a quarter the amount of talent as cox. He will only get better with maturity and more games.
I don’t expect he will ever settle into a position, because his true value is his flexibility and it’s easiest to fill gaps through the wing/flanks as starting positions. We also need to remember that in this role sometimes he will bob up and be a key cog in a game, but also he will sometimes float through roles without much influence. Stats should never be his measure.