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English had a similar build for his first few years. Same goes with Bryan reallyThe strength work was likely aimed at stabilising joints and core rather than adding weight.
Wonder if there is a theory in sports science/physio that they wait for the growth plates to fuse before adding weightwould make sense when every bloke over 190cm seems to be having injury issues until they’re 22
The strength work was likely aimed at stabilising joints and core rather than adding weight.
Wonder if there is a theory in sports science/physio that they wait for the growth plates to fuse before adding weightwould make sense when every bloke over 190cm seems to be having injury issues until they’re 22
not that i'd know at 179cm, but i imagine there's a benefit in not getting injured and building conditioning into the leaner frame. And it's something Cox and Reid haven't had the benefit of.You can also be strong without adding weight.
Is it too tall to play 3 KPDs from Zerk, Reid, Cox & Hayes?
And if Hayes/Zerk remain, then one of Reid/Cox link up with Wright/Jones forward.
That's 6 talls, plus a ruck in the side.....
If the plan is earmark Cox as Heppell's replacement, then i think we've had the cards fall nicely into placeIn Basketball they’ve gone increasingly tall over the past few years with mobility and skill being what’s important rather than size.
But if two players have the same mobility and skill then extra size is better. Realistically cox is so mobile that he can play the Ridey 3rd tall/HB/wing role
So when Fit Cox would be competing with Heppell/Redman/Ridley as an oversized midsize player
This is why I think the list sizes are too small. Some of these guys should not even be playing full VFL seasons in the first 2 years.Yet time and time again we see people screaming to delist these blokes when they haven't done much for their first 2-3 years.
Totally agree.This is why I think the list sizes are too small. Some of these guys should not even be playing full VFL seasons in the first 2 years.
The CBA is currently being negotiated and this is on the radar, it expired after last year so it’s on rollover provisions atmTotally agree.
I may not remember properly but didn’t list sizes drop during COVID? No reason why they shouldn’t have grown again.
If the plan is earmark Cox as Heppell's replacement, then i think we've had the cards fall nicely into place
Hepp will get some time to go slowly off into the sunset.
Cox needs that time to build up his readiness.
Fast forward 12m, this time next year what is our ideal scenario for a 22?
Ridley - Zerk - McGrath
Redman - Reid - Cox
Martin - Setterfield - Durham
Perkins - ??? - Caldwell
Stringer - Wright - Davey
Draper - Parish - Merrett
Langford - Hobbs - Tsatas - Shiel
In:Reid, Cox, Tsatas, Hobbs
Out: Lav, Kelly, Heppell, Snelling
With a ? on CHF (ruck, Jones, King?)
If the plan is earmark Cox as Heppell's replacement, then i think we've had the cards fall nicely into place
Hepp will get some time to go slowly off into the sunset.
Cox needs that time to build up his readiness.
Fast forward 12m, this time next year what is our ideal scenario for a 22?
Ridley - Zerk - McGrath
Redman - Reid - Cox
Martin - Setterfield - Durham
Perkins - ??? - Caldwell
Stringer - Wright - Davey
Draper - Parish - Merrett
Langford - Hobbs - Tsatas - Shiel
In:Reid, Cox, Tsatas, Hobbs
Out: Lav, Kelly, Heppell, Snelling
With a ? on CHF (ruck, Jones, King?)
Third-year utility Nik Cox is continuing a steady rehab trajectory as he overcomes a back injury.
GM of Performance Daniel McPherson says after conservative recovery periods, Cox is reaching the pointy end of his rehab program.
“It’s pleasing to have Nik continue his steady recovery from long-term injury,” McPherson said.
“He’ll continue to gradually build on his fitness and barring any unexpected hiccups, will be looking to integrate into our main training group over the coming weeks.”
English had a similar build for his first few years. Same goes with Bryan really
Go slowly, find the balance between weight and agility for their height. Mainly hoping he still has his skills on both sides of his body
Feels an age since he played.
Can’t wait to see him playing again… and in the backline
What about Hayes? I always thought Cox was going to be a CHF.Him and Reid are probably our future pillars down back. Just gotta fill out, and, ya know, stay on the park long enough.
Reading the VFL reports on Hayes as a 1st year KPD, and seeing the size his brother has put on over the years at Port, I'm a bit bullish about Hayes.What about Hayes? I always thought Cox was going to be a CHF.
Long term theyll be hopeful our 3 tall defenders are Reid, Cox and HayesWhat about Hayes? I always thought Cox was going to be a CHF.
We are playing Box Hille in VFL who are 6-1, so Cox will see a bit of the ball down back.I'm warming to the idea of Cox being a defender while pinch-hitting on the wing.
Him and Reid are probably our future pillars down back. Just gotta fill out, and, ya know, stay on the park long enough.