Player Watch Mason Cox

[Apex36]

Hines mentions that they could throw him in the forward line too. Has he actually played a full game forward? With White back in the VFL and doing some ruck work, could be good experiment.

I have to admit, I was hoping if Witts got dropped this week that Cox would play a full game forward. Alas, it was not to be...

 

[DAWESOME!!]

I *KNOW* the club has said there's no way we're trading Witts, and I'm one of Wittsy's biggest fans here, but Cox's rapid improvement does again make it more doable to look at trading him.

If GWS weren't interested, then a club like Essendon would be, and would get us a suitable pick.

Really want him to stay a Pie, but just can't quite see a better option on terms of our list.

Anyway, great for Mason, really like the guy from everything I've seen, on and off field. I think he'd already be ok (just) in the seniors, and in another year's time could be much much better than that.

 

[mattys123]

Hines mentions that they could throw him in the forward line too. Has he actually played a full game forward? With White back in the VFL and doing some ruck work, could be good experiment.

Nah, hasn't played a full game forward, and won't now White, Reid and Gault are in the VFL.

He's the VFL's number 1 ruck, he is 211cm, he's a ruckman, but at times he has led out well and taken some good marks.

Marking wise he's not much worse then Witts (which isn't hard to do), but his football smarts still aren't there.

He's not ready for senior footy yet, but we also don't need him to be, Witts and Brodie are ahead of him in the depth chart and unless both get injured we don't need Coxy, yet.

He will play VFL finals, then NAB Challenge games next year, and then maybe could push for a senior game early next season. His improvement has been great to watch though.

It will be a thrill for him next week to run out on the MCG, be it for the seniors or the VFL side before hand.

 

[Kappa]

Cox will be better than Witts in a few years, bookmark it.

 

[ThePhantom777]

Cox will be better than Witts in a few years, bookmark it.

 

[Matt_352]

With the rapid rate of improvement in Cox. Id be ok with trading Witts if we pick up Kreuzer or Leuenberger through free agency.

 

[sr36]

With the rapid rate of improvement in Cox. Id be ok with trading Witts if we pick up Kreuzer or Leuenberger through free agency.

Wouldn't they cost a similar trade value to witts?

 

[Matt_352]

Wouldn't they cost a similar trade value to witts?

Both are free agents

 

[sr36]

Both are free agents

That makes sense then, but I will be shocked if we trade witts.

 

[Matt_352]

That makes sense then, but I will be shocked if we trade witts.

Same didnt say id like witts traded but id be ok with it if dekka thought that the right move. Would only do it for a great tall fwd.

 

[TradeDraft]

Play well tommorow be a Chance.

Be no Worse then Witts and Grundy where today

 

[Kappa]

He couldn't do any worse than Witts or Grundy and he might even have a higher ceiling.

Give him a crack next week if he has another good VFL game.

 

[ppoiter]

Just thought I'd post this here. Of course 1 min highlight packages don't tell a complete story but exciting signs nonetheless

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2015-08-03/cox-on-the-fly

I wonder how he'd go if he had to play AFL next week. Has he come up against Cam Wood in the VFL already?

 

[TradeDraft]

Just thought I'd post this here. Of course 1 min highlight packages don't tell a complete story but exciting signs nonetheless

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2015-08-03/cox-on-the-fly

I wonder how he'd go if he had to play AFL next week. Has he come up against Cam Wood in the VFL already?

He could compete as a Tap Ruckman but I still think he Struggle Big Time with Reading of the play

 

[Unknown Identity]

Love his agility for his size.

 

[Wooljay]

A small mountain would have better mobility and overhead marking than Witts, so more than happy for Cox to come in.

 

[Apex36]

Just thought I'd post this here. Of course 1 min highlight packages don't tell a complete story but exciting signs nonetheless

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2015-08-03/cox-on-the-fly

I wonder how he'd go if he had to play AFL next week. Has he come up against Cam Wood in the VFL already?

Jeez, he's got some toe on him for a seven footer!

 

[Vicky Park]

ClarkeM has kindly alerted us to this video of Cox being interviewed, on Future Stars today

https://www.facebook.com/FutureStarsTV/videos/vb.130437356973525/1150015585015692/?type=2&theater

Thanks Clarke

 

[DrDavoren]

He is a smart player and did some good things going inside 50 yesterday the tap when it looked like going out resulted in a goal and his repeat efforts are great.

For a late starter he might just make it.

Not a bad kick either for a newcomer some little short passes all hit the mark and a few roosts of one step out of a contest were good too.

Definitely has the physical attributes and just needs to put the runs on the board, Witts should be worried IMO

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[Saintly Viewed]

And smart, smart in the way he carries himself. Apparently great attitude, they love him around the Club.
Really hope he gets his chance.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Does he have a sister? What's her name?

Fanny

 

[mike123]

He's on the rise

 

[Saintly Viewed]

And they'd get along with brad dick if he came again to our club

 

[TradeDraft]

And smart, smart in the way he carries himself. Apparently great attitude, they love him around the Club.
Really hope he gets his chance.

Hine did mention that and said that what Shae Lacked