He was in everything in today‘s match sim. Was looking like a younger version of himself.
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Trent Cotchin (Merged)
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In reality it probably won't happen, but would still love to see it. He would displace Short no worries and there are always injuries.
Agree he (and Jack) will be rested for most interstate trips.
That wispy Half Forward Flanklin looks like he near killed the Cotchinator in that contest. Cotch be safer in the midfield tearing the likes of Mummy a new one.
Too brave for his own good.
That’s what you have test crash dummies like Castagna in your team for
Cotch gets up n goes again. Georgie would need a wheelie bin to get him off the ground.
Cotch does indeed look super fit this preseason which is great but am still not convinced yet on the forward experiment in spite of him lining up there in match simulations so far this season.
Have seen seen no evidence over his career years that he's a reliable set shot for goal or a noted goal kicker as a midfielder. Nor is he a great overhead mark.
Would it be as a ground ball pressure forward?
That has some merit due to his ballistic attack on the footy but it's going to be at the expense of the development of a younger player.
Not one to question the footy dept. as they have the runs on the board but the jury & Cotch is obviously a star but the jury is out on this one until I see the practice matches. Hope it works out obviously.
Have seen seen no evidence over his career years that he's a reliable set shot for goal or a noted goal kicker as a midfielder. Nor is he a great overhead mark.
Would it be as a ground ball pressure forward?
That has some merit due to his ballistic attack on the footy but it's going to be at the expense of the development of a younger player.
Not one to question the footy dept. as they have the runs on the board but the jury & Cotch is obviously a star but the jury is out on this one until I see the practice matches. Hope it works out obviously.
From memory, he has kicked 5 and 4 goals in a game at least once each as well as kicking 3 goals on more occasions than I care to count.
Since when is being a good set shot a pre-requisite for a forward? See Castagna, Daniher, King, Franklin and many, many more.
As for overhead marking, again I think you underestimate him. Amazing set of hands and would cause anxiety to any small or medium defender left one out in him. Even if he doesn’t mark it he’ll bring the ball to ground and that’s his natural habitat
The only really concern for a Cotchin up forward is his pace and mobility. Otherwise, he’s overqualified for the role.
Tend to agree Oldie.... Cotch's set shots are a real worry, I wouldn't be putting my house on any set shot. I guess it comes down to where does he add the most value - if the coaches feel he's better up forward at this stage then it's worth a shot.
It's an interesting move.
As have mentioned many times, if they are wanting to give his body a rest from being the fulltime midfield battering ram (good) think a move back would have suited him and the team better. Big upgrade on Short back there and to a lesser extent Bakes.
His attack on the ball, super clean ground game and creative kicking will be an asset up there but this will be a tough role to move to. They may be wanting him to play that Lambert role half forward pushing into the midfield. He's probably the best on our list to do it in 2023 so long as he still has the aerobic capacity to do it.
Either way be surprised if he plays full time forward. More switching between mid/forward/bench.
Everyone knows the love of the great man Leysy has and if anyone can do it Chimp can.
Significant endurance running needed.
I'd rather see burst Chimpa.
Between Duz Chimp and Shai we have a crazy-elite special teams to switch onball or forward
Suspect he'll play a reduced number of games but when he does play, he can slot in where we need him. Forward when we're doing well. If we're losing the centre clearances, he can pop in there to swing the game around with a single aggressive play at a centre bounce, as is his trademark.
The most underrated triple Premiership Captain in the history of the game I reckon. But without Chimp, not sure we'd be where we are now.
The most underrated triple Premiership Captain in the history of the game I reckon. But without Chimp, not sure we'd be where we are now.
Also agree. For as great as the Champion Chimp is, set shot kicking hasn’t been his greatest strength that’s for sure. Struggles from beyond 40m and not all that accurate either.
All hail The Chimp.
I doubt he willplay the high end to end running game Lambert did, but you are right about his skills. I reckon it gets forgotten by many just how talented and skilled a young Trent Cotchin was, and I assume an old Trent Cotchin still is, due to ways he has changed his game to suit team needs. As long as he is fit I dont see any reason to doubt Cotchin can play any role he wants to.
Kane Cornes said yesterday he is not sure if Cotchin is in our best 22 out of the midfield.
Has anyone else had that thought? Must admit I find it is hard to fit him into our best 22, he ends up on the bench in a 'don't really know where to put him' spot.
If he is going forward I hope it works, otherwise it might get awkward if he battles a bit.
Has anyone else had that thought? Must admit I find it is hard to fit him into our best 22, he ends up on the bench in a 'don't really know where to put him' spot.
If he is going forward I hope it works, otherwise it might get awkward if he battles a bit.
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