AFL Player #13: Nik Cox 🦄 - Skipper called him 'the Unicorn' in an interview (confirmed!)

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 6, Rick Ross

 

[Nifft]

I’d love to see your little pony

Only my wife gets to see that.

 

[brain taylor]

playin with a bit of pizzazz again, like the spark is back is he back are we so back boys BOYS?

 

[citizen-erased]

Starting to contest a bit
I like it.

 

[Rick Ross]

Started on the wing. My boy looked solid in the first half… showing great utility. Role that delivers that blend of good strengths and team need.

Bit unsighted in the second half?

 

[Beerfish]

Did some good things then I forgot he was playing.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Guaranteed turnover once he wears contact. Just don't know where he fits.

 

[gillon]

He could come good but not until he stops being afraid of contact

 

[Rick Ross]

He could come good but not until he stops being afraid of contact

Definitely a knock historically but not sure I saw it tonight. Thought he competed.

 

[quotemokc]

Liked what he did with the ball.

Was surprised to see him all over the ground.

 

[fairbump_playon]

Only ok overall, but you can definitely see it all coming back.

 

[biglaycock]

Definitely a knock historically but not sure I saw it tonight. Thought he competed.

Me too, it’s the best I’ve seen him look for 2 years

 

[Milanista28]

Building

 

[Lore]

 

[Rick Ross]

Looking for another good step for my boy today. Been showing some great, sure with a bit of the bad … but mostly want to see 4 quarters of involvement.

Love it when he nails them into the F50 from a roaming run.

 

[Yoda_]

was commendable today. certainly settling in nicely into one position

 

[Blind Turn]

Yep, he’s settling into the season nicely. This continuity will do him the world of good.

Seems to get himself under the ball when going for marks a bit, even when on he’s on his own where he should be taking it in front of his eyes. It leaves him open to spoils from behind.

Some of his handballs out of congestion are mesmerisingly awkward but often effective.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Never lost the faith. Still got a way to go but trending nicely

 

[Milanista28]

2nd half of his career will be super exciting, can football the boy.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Mehhhhhhhh….. he was okay today. That’s about as far as I’d go, personally.

Still doesn’t look that comfortable out there. Any time there’s any pressure he battles - in the contest, or when he has the ball… if the pressure comes his disposal is poor.

One of the basic things I want to see with any young player is competitiveness, still not sure he’s up to scratch on that front. Doesn’t seem to really want it.

At least they are finally playing him in a role that they can settle him in. Just gotta get games into him.

 

[Old Campaigner]

He was ok, I think that’s his level for a year or so. He’ll never get to Blicavs size but in time he’ll fill out more and develop a wiry strength

 

[andleanback]

He was ok, I think that’s his level for a year or so. He’ll never get to Blicavs size but in time he’ll fill out more and develop a wiry strength

He is also in his 22 year. He’s still got another 4/5 years of filling out.

 

[ghostdog]

I thought Cox was competitive without standing out. One of his handballs out of a contest to Parish (?) in the 3rd I think it was, was great to see. He wanted the contest and made it his. Just a glimpse, but when he's more confident on his body he'll be awesome.

 

[Zach Package]

Amazing how easy it is to answer the question of ‘what is he?’ by not infinitely ****ing him around.

Building up nicely.

 

[Rick Ross]

Whilst I suspect I have higher rating on Cox’s ceiling than most - going to be one damaging 2-way utility…

Agree with most of the posts on here after the saints game. Think he’s going in the right direction. earning his place in the 22. Playing his role. More competitive.

Would love to see my boy use his kicking and running to create a bit more damage going forward. Seen a few signs of this year. Love to see more.

 

[ant555]

I like the fact that each week so far he has attacked the contest a bit harder. He will get beaten buy the stronger bodies at times but all I want to see is less and less selective efforts which has been happening. Have rated him highly but have been disappointed in the lack of physical efforts he displayed last year.