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it’s almost as if people don’t have a ****ing clue what they’re talking about and there’s a bit more to coaching a struggling side than “playing the kids”People keep saying 'play the kids!!' and we've done exactly that with Perkins and Cox and they're not clearly better for it.
UnicornWhat was Nic drafted as, in regards to list needs?
6 foot 7 winger. You've got to have one of those.What was Nic drafted as, in regards to list needs?
6 foot 7 winger. You've got to have one of those.
Also people who think he will be better with a bit of weight added are in for a shock, he is as uncompetitive as Wedeman and ADJ which is saying a lot.Not sure people expext that.............Dont think asking for Cox not be a complete cat is asking alot...
into an adolescent giraffe?I'm still on his bandwagon, I expect 2 more years of inconsistent footy, I'd keep sending him up. I hope he gets another 40 games in over 2025/26. Build baby giraffe.
Agree with this . Dangerous territory to spend first round picks on guys who need to put on 20kg . Cox looks like he will not have an AFL body until he is 25 or 26 if at all.No hate to Cox/Reid, it's not their fault, but if you have a tall that requires that much time and is that far away from being physically developed, don't draft them in the first round. There are too many variables before you even find out if they can develop the required build, let alone play.
The reality is the vast majority of KPP that have made it, have been good or at least physically capable of not being bullied early in their careers.
aka 'best available'Actually I think it was as simple as deciding that a 200cm utility with good athleticism and a decent kick is something fairly useful to have around
That is the long and short of it. Took a punt on his combined height / mobility / ability to kick the footy on both sides.Actually I think it was as simple as deciding that a 200cm utility with good athleticism and a decent kick is something fairly useful to have around
Problem with that draft was with no footy in Vic other than the early practice games no one really knew who best available actually was.aka 'best available'
Best comment I've heard regarding Cox spot onKane Cornes just ordered him to give up on AFL
Yeah it's hard to be too harsh on the recruiters that particular year. It's just super unfortunate that's when our big haul of picks landed.Problem with that draft was with no footy in Vic other than the early practice games no one really knew who best available actually was.
Is there a link to the article?Best comment I've heard regarding Cox spot on
Footy Classified tonightIs there a link to the article?
Is there a link to the article?
Excellent, we can ignore it.Kane Cornes just ordered him to give up on AFL
How about Kane for our next coach?Excellent, we can ignore it.
He didn't say anything I disagreed with for once. Main point was he said Cox doesn't look like he's competitiveKane Cornes just ordered him to give up on AFL