Delisted 28. David Cuningham

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Deal took a while, I reckon we played hardball and got him cheap.
 
Kruzering said:
Deal took a while, I reckon we played hardball and got him cheap.
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Probably less moula but 3 years for him when he struggles to get on the park consistently is definitely great for himself.

So I’d say both sides of the negotiating table did a bit of this

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Alright peeps. Gotta admit that this is the one player at Carlton that I'm a bit hesitant about. I know he has his fans so please sell him to me. I'll also admit that I have blinkers on because I wanted Dunkley so much more than Cunners at the 2015 draft and the difference in the two in terms of output is night and day.

I see the speed and the potential goal kicking ability (7 in 8 games this year but 14 in 24 over his career). But I also see a 4th year player who has only gotten 20+ disposals in 4 of his 24 career games. I also see a player who struggles to get and stay on the park.

3 years seems a season too long for his career output.

What am I missing?
 
Wickzki said:
Alright peeps. Gotta admit that this is the one player at Carlton that I'm a bit hesitant about. I know he has his fans so please sell him to me. I'll also admit that I have blinkers on because I wanted Dunkley so much more than Cunners at the 2015 draft and the difference in the two in terms of output is night and day.

I see the speed and the potential goal kicking ability (7 in 8 games this year but 14 in 24 over his career). But I also see a 4th year player who has only gotten 20+ disposals in 4 of his 24 career games. I also see a player who struggles to get and stay on the park.

3 years seems a season too long for his career output.

What am I missing?
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No doubt he had ‘body right’ problems before this year. This year has been flat out bad luck. Kidney? Buckled knee? These are NOT soft tissue injuries.

His body will be fine. He’s going to be one of those guys who gets better every year. He isn’t footy smart. Nor does he have a great natural tank. You need to look for his hands, evasive skills, awareness and kicking. Add those to experience and he becomes a dangerous player who can give good burst minutes on ball, kick goals, set up goals and apply lots of pressure.
 
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I think he'd be one of those dudes who would be ultra dangerous and effective in a Grand Final if you got him there.
 
T2B_ said:
I think he'd be one of those dudes who would be ultra dangerous and effective in a Grand Final if you got him there.
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He’ll get his chance next year 😎
 
So bloody happy for cunners. We've all felt for ages that the kid has just needed his one breakout game to mentally believe in himself that he can perform at this level.

Even in Teagues presser he mentioned that the coaches believe in him so you know it's all mental for cunners.

I pray to the football gods his body holds up and allows him to continue this form.

Up the blues 🟦🟦

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I don't want to shit on David after his best game in Navy, but there is something that stuck out like dogs balls to me that might have been missed by some, that I would hope the coaching staff look to address with him.

With approx. 3:15 to go in the first, a decision went against Cunners on the half back flank. He totally dropped his head and went down on his haunches when manning the mark. He was more interested in arguing with the ump then sticking his hands up. He was basically a witches hat; didn't cover the corridor side and the ball was duly driven over his head short to an Essendon player. If he mans that mark as he should, that is a far harder kick and probably doesn't happen.

Now don't get me wrong, I know DC is more an offensive weapon than anything, but every player needs to do the stone cold basics right and help out team-mates down the field. Ross Lyon spoke to it on FC recently about the importance of these small, 1%ers and I have to agree. It's well and good to be fancy, cool and skillful but if you can't man the mark properly (takes zero talent) then you are letting everyone else down.

A small thing, but something I wouldn't want to see again. Top game from DC, onwards and upwards for him from here.
 
TheKITC said:
I don't want to sh*t on David after his best game in Navy, but there is something that stuck out like dogs balls to me that might have been missed by some, that I would hope the coaching staff look to address with him.

With approx. 3:15 to go in the first, a decision went against Cunners on the half back flank. He totally dropped his head and went down on his haunches when manning the mark. He was more interested in arguing with the ump then sticking his hands up. He was basically a witches hat; didn't cover the corridor side and the ball was duly driven over his head short to an Essendon player. If he mans that mark as he should, that is a far harder kick and probably doesn't happen.

Now don't get me wrong, I know DC is more an offensive weapon than anything, but every player needs to do the stone cold basics right and help out team-mates down the field. Ross Lyon spoke to it on FC recently about the importance of these small, 1%ers and I have to agree. It's well and good to be fancy, cool and skillful but if you can't man the mark properly (takes zero talent) then you are letting everyone else down.

A small thing, but something I wouldn't want to see again. Top game from DC, onwards and upwards for him from here.
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Yup there was a SPS non-contest late too which I wasnt happy about.

Hope these youngsters learn from Simpson you dont have to be built like a cripps to put your body on the line.
 

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Delisted 28. David Cuningham

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