Dr Tigris
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They've been trying to get Cotch playing forward for years. He's not a great goal kicker, but is capable. So playing him forward is .. interesting. But as an impact mid who plays forward it sounds good.
Player Watch #9: Trent Cotchin is an obscenely good 3 x Premiership Captain, Victorian Captain & Brownlow Medalist
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How many games is he on?
Is it really easier to ask that question here instead of just Googling it?
I'm not 100% certain Cotchin forward is the best use/benefit for the team.
If I look at our potential forward setup (excluding Cotchin) it could look something like this:
Martin Riewoldt Bolton
Cumberland Lynch Rioli
So for mine he doesn't knock any of those out of the forward line, but he could be used as a bench rotation at times. The challenge with Cotchin is he's slow, so he's not burning anyone off on the lead or at ground level, he's an average shot for goal, he's not a long kick, he's not particularly big and strong so he's probably not taking contested marks. I'm a bit worried he might not have that much of an impact in the forward line. He's a leader and he has game smarts, but I'm not sure of his forward craft.
Wait and see, but I feel it's a bit of a shoehorn move to try and squeeze him to 300 games.
If I look at our potential forward setup (excluding Cotchin) it could look something like this:
Martin Riewoldt Bolton
Cumberland Lynch Rioli
So for mine he doesn't knock any of those out of the forward line, but he could be used as a bench rotation at times. The challenge with Cotchin is he's slow, so he's not burning anyone off on the lead or at ground level, he's an average shot for goal, he's not a long kick, he's not particularly big and strong so he's probably not taking contested marks. I'm a bit worried he might not have that much of an impact in the forward line. He's a leader and he has game smarts, but I'm not sure of his forward craft.
Wait and see, but I feel it's a bit of a shoehorn move to try and squeeze him to 300 games.
had his best year for us compared to his last few years and was one of our best last year what are you on about
Yeah as a midfielder, he is playing forward now, he isnt a forward. If there is no spot for him in the midfield, then why is he playing on?
he will obviously rotate through the midfield too, most likely push up and play as a high half forward. he has played forward before, kicked 5 in a game before he will be fine. he has the smarts. dont knock it until its tried
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I'd prefer Cotch in his current role + additional bench time. See where he plays in the practice matches.
Preseason practice games Cotch played fwd and kicked a few. Great if he can add goal kicking to the resume. I rate flags first. 300 game milestones second. I mean the way I see it is Cotch fwd Dusty or Shai mid more mid.
Tricky if Cotch & Jack drop form, I hope Dimma has had a conversation about form. Edwards did get dropped but it was late .
TT & JH IN should see us winning a lot, & by bigger margins.
So hopefully a victory lap for Cotch & Jack. Pick up flag No 4 in September
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Legacy, that’s it. 300 games and 4 flags in the best dynasty of the AFL era is worth the risk. He’s not a liability, good depth minimum.
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Cotchin is a big part of our team,we always look a better structured line up with him in,he takes alot of heat at the coal face and a tremendous leader.
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Can you imagine Cotchin terrorizing the Tom Stewart, Callum Mills of the world, those defensive HBs that setup oppo attack but also block ours. Who knows what his role is, he could be taking Lamberts role?, be used at stoppages in the forwardline, be the SUB all year? Whatever role he gets, they'll get him to 300+ gms.
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Cotch and MRJ would cause fumbles from oppos just knowing one or both are bearing down on them.
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Must admit I’m not completely sold on the idea of him playing forward, he will be great around stoppage and will probably be able to snag a few from smart crumbs and gut running but his set shot has never been fantastic and he really can lack penetration in his kicking these days so unless he’s within 25m of goals I don’t know if he can reliable enough to kick the distance
Although more than happy to be proven wrong
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Make 25m 40m and I agree. He needs to be close to the goals.
Really looking forward to Cotch having some more help in the guts, and rotating forward. He makes some pretty clever passes, which counters his sometimes errant goal kicking from set, will bring some accountability defensively to our F50 which fell away somewhat since 2017.
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I reckon his best asset forward is he is fairly handy 1 v 1. Fairly tricky in a wrestle, & solid mitts overhead. Stats won't reflect this as he is rarely playing this role
Still, a strange move when we have the 1 v 1 GOAT & Shai as much better options
Still, a strange move when we have the 1 v 1 GOAT & Shai as much better options
you think he cant kick 30 metres? LOL
He's not making it from 50 out but he'd get it home from 40-45. Not a big deal if he's staying close to goal, certainly doesn't make or break him as a froward.
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We will hold him to account on this!
Operation get the ball to Cotch Is in full swing!
Good on him for having a crack. We're playing port in Round 24.
I can just see it now. Cotchin kicks the sealer and his 25th for the season and hands Cornesy his jumper as he walks off the ground
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That's a fanciful over-exaggeration. His first 2 seasons he had constant leg injuries and averaged 15 touches across 25 out of 44 games. His 3rd season he managed 17 games and averaged 18 touches. His 4th season is when he improved. Trent's been a very good player with a couple of great seasons. History will be overly generous when his career is assessed as a whole.
