Toast Welcome To Freo Cooper Simpson (pick 35 2023 AFL Draft)

[Big Flappy]

Looked nice. Don’t think the performance warranted the dummy spits about him starting as sub though

 

[Quazar2]

oh boy, small cameo but excitement personified!! I couldn't watch the whole game at work, but every time I came to the TV I saw Cooper do something exciting!! Wicked af!

 

[Paracleet]

Looked nice. Don’t think the performance warranted the dummy spits about him starting as sub though

Just the regulars that wear a dummy on a chain for convenience.

 

[Sherriff Incorporated]

Just the regulars that wear a dummy on a chain for convenience.

We have had very little impact from the players who had played sub for us this year. In many ways we need someone who can play that role effectively in 2024. Cooper could actually play a really important role if he plays as a sub when most are available. He's competing with Emmett and Walters I think for a place in the best 22 if everyones available.

 

[Purple Jesus]

We have had very little impact from the players who had played sub for us this year. In many ways we need someone who can play that role effectively in 2024. Cooper could actually play a really important role if he plays as a sub when most are available. He's competing with Emmett and Walters I think for a place in the best 22 if everyones available.

I’d like to see him and Emmett swap, with Emmett going sub.

 

[Spirit Level]

Looks like we've found a jet! Adds another dimension to a midfield that needs it badly

 

[CapitalA]

I said it before and I'll say it again. Kid is Shuey 2.0

 

[Vimal Anand]

oh boy, small cameo but excitement personified!! I couldn't watch the whole game at work, but every time I came to the TV I saw Cooper do something exciting!! Wicked af!

I was sitting behind goals today. Saw Cooper created 2 goals (including the one Banners kicked. excellent composure

 

[Purple Jesus]

My hot take is that we would still be undefeated if he had played since round 1.

 

[Ge3ks]

My hot take is that we would still be undefeated if he had played since round 1.

It's true. Whenever he plays we win 100% of the time.

 

[poshman]

My hot take is that we would still be undefeated if he had played since round 1.

The class in the possessions to Voss and Banfield had me as excited as anything all game. Can't wait to watch him build through the year.

I am not sure we would be undefeated, I do think he would have been the difference in at least one of the Adelaide games.

I can't wait to see him in at centre bounces later in the year and next season. Just glimpses here and there please. The rest of the time he can play HFF and cut teams to ribbons.

 

[Docker82]

Looked nice. Don’t think the performance warranted the dummy spits about him starting as sub though

I don’t get people complaining about a player debuting as sub tbh.

Only time I’d complain is if the decision of who’s sub is basically if it’s borderline tanking but JL is too stupid to see it. Hasn’t happened yet btw.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Impressive cameo on debut. Considering all the constant noise around our mid-forward connection I think there's an immediate place for an explosive, highly skilled and clean mid/forward in our best 22/23.

 

[Cobbler]

Has a bit of Shai Bolton

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Shai Bolton

Age

26

Ht

176cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.3

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

12.7

3star

K

9.2

4star

HB

3.5

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

CL

1.8

4star

D

9.2

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.0

1star

in how he moves.
Low to the ground.
A sidestep that made me fall off the couch.
Poise.
Hope he stays in the team. 8-10 touches by this guy will be class.

 

[Pusswah]

When he cut inside and nailed the dainty little kick into Banfield, fair dinkum.

Simpson to Banfield for a icebreaking goal!

Banfield kicks a defining moment goal in the Round 7 Clash against the Western Bulldogs

www.fremantlefc.com.au

 

[apuchar]

Nice having someone who can find a target inside 50. He is exactly what we have been looking for. Classy, quick, good kick and decision-maker.

 

[Taylor]

He was the guy with the "one-club player" mentality right? Right??

Yes, now sign a two year extension

 

[G Mus]

I said it before and I'll say it again. Kid is Shuey 2.0

Looked more like a lightweight Zac Butters to me

 

[CapitalA]

Looked more like a lightweight Zac Butters to me

I think he moves and kicks a lot more like Shuey than Butters IMO

 

[Fyfster]

I think he moves and kicks a lot more like Shuey than Butters IMO

If he turns out as good as either I am happy

 

[pK75]

Yes, now sign a two year extension

Just sign him up for 6 more years now and avoid the lure of Tasmania. Two years only takes him till the end of 2027

 

[King Huskii]

Just sign him up for 6 more years now and avoid the lure of Tasmania. Two years only takes him till the end of 2027

I think they will start preparing a new contract

 

[dropbear101]

yeah i like the comparison to shuey tbh. hes actually quite stocky for an 18 year old.

 

[BettercallSaul]

yeah i like the comparison to shuey tbh. hes actually quite stocky for an 18 year old.

No ducking though, so that’s a massive difference.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Someone else said it here - but the acceleration and quick steps he showed looked far more like Shai Bolton

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Shai Bolton

Age

26

Ht

176cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.3

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

12.7

3star

K

9.2

4star

HB

3.5

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

CL

1.8

4star

D

9.2

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.0

1star

than Shuey or Butters.