After his pathetic last qtr where he couldn't even halve a contest I think those calls were right. Even dropped a chest mark and cost us that last shot at goal
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Trent Cotchin (Merged)
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After his pathetic last qtr where he couldn't even halve a contest I think those calls were right. Even dropped a chest mark and cost us that last shot at goal
Chimp is nearing the end and I don't mind if he continues for another year as Jack is, however, I reckon he should step down this season and pass captaincy. We have to start building for the 2nd coming.
Cotchins succession plan needs to be under way, I want him around, but since the end is near, its time to decouple his tenure from the team.
Definately think if on minimal $$ can be a 10-15 game mentor next year, but im affraid its clear as day Cotchins hamstrings limit how he throws his body around and how he runs and kicks. I doubt we can nurse him to 300 unforunately. In fact i gut feeling he will walk this year.
Definately think if on minimal $$ can be a 10-15 game mentor next year, but im affraid its clear as day Cotchins hamstrings limit how he throws his body around and how he runs and kicks. I doubt we can nurse him to 300 unforunately. In fact i gut feeling he will walk this year.
Reckon after last year in the hub, backed up by another spell away while his daughter's been in hospital has had a massive impact on Cotch. Even if he's slowly fading into old fart syndrome, he's not quite there yet. Fought hard in and under, just couldn't quite get things working his way during the game. He wasn't the only one last night, we had a bunch that were well off their usual input n still should have had Wet Coke on toast but for ten minutes of nightmare.
Reckon with the boys getting home to their families n a few days spell away from footy will freshen them up nicely for the run at the flag.
Reckon with the boys getting home to their families n a few days spell away from footy will freshen them up nicely for the run at the flag.
12 disposals, was virtually invisible. When I did see him run, wow, he just looked so slow, like carrying concrete.
I thought with the game in the balance he was nowhere to be seen.
I hope in the run home he starts to pick up the pace as we need him hitting the packs hard. We are losing too many centre clearances and contests around the ground, Prestia and Cotchin are crucial in this area.
I thought with the game in the balance he was nowhere to be seen.
I hope in the run home he starts to pick up the pace as we need him hitting the packs hard. We are losing too many centre clearances and contests around the ground, Prestia and Cotchin are crucial in this area.
I think Cotchin is done, because he can't get himself "up" each and every week, like he used to. Will he still have moments of brilliance? Yes, of course.
But I think they are going to be fewer and further between. The reason why I could see us keeping him on, is that we've asked people to renegotiate their wages in order to retain other players. You could always add another year to a player who was at the end, for a top up before retirement and the 15 game season Harry mentioned above.
But he's no longer the Chimp. He's willing himself to get up from a contest. rather than willing himself to the next one at the moment. I'll be more than happy to see him freshen up over the bye and have a last gasp burst to finals, but with 9 games plus anything in September, I think this should be his swansong. I don't want to see the almighty Chimp running around like a busted up veteran who is getting beat by players with half his talent.
But I think they are going to be fewer and further between. The reason why I could see us keeping him on, is that we've asked people to renegotiate their wages in order to retain other players. You could always add another year to a player who was at the end, for a top up before retirement and the 15 game season Harry mentioned above.
But he's no longer the Chimp. He's willing himself to get up from a contest. rather than willing himself to the next one at the moment. I'll be more than happy to see him freshen up over the bye and have a last gasp burst to finals, but with 9 games plus anything in September, I think this should be his swansong. I don't want to see the almighty Chimp running around like a busted up veteran who is getting beat by players with half his talent.
I'm more than happy to let him decide if it’s his time. And there is a real possibility he will decide this year is the time. I also reckon there are other factors at play aside from his form on the park.
Been down 2 weeks in a row. Would have been better off going home to Brooke and the kids.
Prestia is so important to our midfield especially with Cotchin has no impact
would have held on I feel with Prestia in the middle instead of Cotchin
why didn’t anyone even stand next to yeo in the centre bounce was a training drill
for him and Nicnat
would have held on I feel with Prestia in the middle instead of Cotchin
why didn’t anyone even stand next to yeo in the centre bounce was a training drill
for him and Nicnat
I made the mistake of questioning Chimp last year and suspecting he was heading downhill. He came out and led us to another Premiership.
So while I may think it again, I'll bite my tongue. Let's not forget his very much a family first man and he's young daughter had been in hospital while he was away and he hasn't seen her since.
So while I may think it again, I'll bite my tongue. Let's not forget his very much a family first man and he's young daughter had been in hospital while he was away and he hasn't seen her since.
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