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Trent Cotchin (Merged)
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He's slowed down he only gets to 3rd gear now he's battered bruised sore and older but he is STILL KING CHIMP of the RFC and he is still the Leader out there.
Was one of our best. he isnt as quick or clean but geez he still cracks in.
He plays on next year for mine.
Was one of our best. he isnt as quick or clean but geez he still cracks in.
He plays on next year for mine.
That passage sometime in the first half, in the centre where he dived full tilt and got fingers on the ball to stop the Brisbane player picking it up. Due to that the ball spills out towards another Brisbane player but Cotchin is up and diving again
Was on my feet applauding a true champion
Was on my feet applauding a true champion
Still contributing but still can’t kick a goal these days which is frustrating.
Fox hole? yes. Forward line? No. I couldnt believe Lynch passed to him in the 50. he was never going to goal.
Besides that, Cotchin is still playing well. He could go on in 2023, but not sure he will, I can see him going out on top after his 4th premiership.
He’s never been a great set shot. Not that it matters when you have hair like that.
He really willed us back into the contest.
It was a great Captain's game, I don't care who's wearing the arm band.
It was a great Captain's game, I don't care who's wearing the arm band.
So what is Cotch's firm message?
Cotchin’s firm message to critics calling on him to quit
Aware of the commentary around whether he should hang up the boots or play on into a 16th season, Richmond’s Trent Cotchin has responded firmly to the speculation.
Three-time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin believes he is still delivering performances worthy of playing on into a 16th AFL season next year.
The 32-year-old — who is out of contract — was among the Tigers’ best players in their table-turning seven-point win over Brisbane on Sunday.
Cotchin’s 283rd game saw him deliver 24 disposals, eight tackles, four clearances and invaluable run and contest work as the Tigers kept their finals hopes alive with a huge seven-goal turnaround on flag contender Brisbane. And while it has been suggested by some commentators that the game has passed Cotchin and that he has — as Herald Sun analyst and former coach Mick Malthouse put it on Sunday — “slowed up considerably, and is easily frustrated and undisciplined”.
Trent Cotchin says he is aware of the commentary around him to retire.
And while the former skipper has conceded “reality” needs to be considered in any decision, he firmly believes his output remains an asset to the finals hopefuls.
“I think for me, it’s about what I can contribute to the team,” Cotchin told the Herald Sun.
“Between the club and myself and talking the reality really, (it’s about) whether I can still continue to contribute at a relatively reasonable level … I know that I can’t do what I used to do five, six or seven years ago, but I still feel like I’m contributing to what the team needs.”
The father-of-three said he had become used to being the subject of such commentary.
“The lessons and the journey that I’ve been on, for me wearing this jumper is almost my persona,” he said.
“And I know that at a deeper level, that I am a person and I’m proud of the person that I am and mostly that’s being the best father and husband I can possibly. There’ll always be someone who will criticise or provide feedback, and that’s how I treat it.
“Water off a duck’s back. It’s more so the people around you that (matter).”
Cotchin has played 283 games and is enjoying a solid back end to the season.
Teammate and friend Dustin Martin remains sidelined by a hamstring injury that coach Damien Hardwick said has taken longer to rehabilitate than had initially been considered, with the coach unable to be definitive on when the superstar will return — and if it will be before finals.
Cotchin said Martin is “battling along” with the complaint as speculation surrounding his playing future continues to swirl.
“(The injury) is not ideal. Throw in the challenge of losing one of your most loved people (Martin’s father Shane) along with the mental challenges that he’s obviously faced throughout this year and then being injured, as well, it’s not the ideal combo,” Cotchin said.
“He knows that we’re all here for him, and we just hope he continues to work on himself and get better. Most importantly, mentally, but also physically — we’d love to have him out here on game day.
“I think he knows how valuable he is to us. It’s not even about his footy — it’s about the human that he is and the energy that he brings to our environment.
“I don’t think there’s any worry (about him leaving), but you never know.”
Cotchin missed the wedding of long-time friend Ash Barty due to playing commitments.
Rabid Tigers fan and friend of Cotchin Ash Barty was recently married in Queensland in a secret ceremony where the Tiger said “phones were banned”.
He was unable to attend due to playing commitments but said he couldn’t be happier for the grand slam champion as she takes the next step in her life.
“Unfortunately I couldn’t get to go up there, but from all reports it was an amazing day for two wonderful people tying the knot,” he said.
“It’s obviously been a dream of Ash’s — every little girl dreams of her wedding day, and she finally got to do that.”
There’s been three Richmond premierships and two grand slam victories — including a memorable Wimbledon championship in 2021 — in recent years, but as to which would be the standout for Barty, Corchin said “I think I know the answer”.
“Certainly her wedding day would be the most enjoyable celebration she’s had,” he smiled.
He's rebounded from the hamstring injury brilliantly (touch wood).
If he wants to play on he definitely gets my blessing & I hope he does. Been excellent this season.
Has absolutely earned the right to make the call.
If he wants to play on he definitely gets my blessing & I hope he does. Been excellent this season.
Has absolutely earned the right to make the call.
