Retired #17: Adam Cooney - Announces retirement and has cleaned out locker

[Matt loves Essendon]

I bet you weren't saying that the minute the 2014 draft ended.

Daniel was very highly rated. His height was the only reason he went so low. Even at the time I would have rathered we just kept the pick and used it on someone such as him.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

worth it for that clearance against the Hawks last year

so so totally worth it

 

[MightyDons4]

I bet you weren't saying that the minute the 2014 draft ended.

I was saying Jack Lonie or Ed Langdon. Would still take both of them (preferably Lonie) in a heartbeat over Cooney.

 

[BonnyDon]

cooney or sauce francis?

 

[Beerfish]

Ohhhhh okay he can stay another week.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Ohhhhh okay he can stay another week.

His last quarter through the middle was really important. Won the ball, worked hard, and was smart with the ball instead of pulling the lazy attempted globetrotter bullshit he's been running with since getting injured last year.

 

[ant555]

Was one i decided to have a really close look at today and have to say early he just did not work hard enough. His instruction to the younger players and giving them instruction on where to kick was good but there was no gut running or second efforts and at time when he should have been demanding the ball he was pointing to where kick it. Second half was much better but could still have been better . Just has to lift his work rate and second efforts.
To his credit he was bloody creative in the last quarter. If he works on getting into space or running past like Zaka is currently doing he would be one of our most potent weapons.

 

[windyhill]

Big last quarter.

 

[efcboy]

Cooney is a front runner at present. If things aren't going well he won't stand up. If we're in with a chance of winning he will lift like he did today. Lacks the youthful enthusiasm obviously which is understandable given our position and why he joined the club.

 

[Darealrath]

Stick a fork in him, he is done.

Was the fork hit by lightning at half time? Was bloody good late on!

 

[yaco55]

Spent more time in the midfield,hence his improvement. Still needs to work on his disposal.

 

[Doss]

As others have said, he was vital in that last quarter. His best game since, probably, Round 2 last year.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

As others have said, he was vital in that last quarter. His best game since, probably, Round 2 last year.

Round two specialist. Quality recruiting

 

[Kakkle]

From an effort stand point, that was great to see.

 

[ant555]

One of our better players this week.

 

[yaco55]

Spending time in the midfield. That's the key.

 

[quotemokc]

He was better this week, but a few times I noticed him stopping for a second and letting his man get ahead of him for the ball.

 

[the PILL]

Old Lingy gave him a bit of a backhander during the telecast I see...

 

[BomberFan355]

Much better since Rioli's spray.

 

[ghostdog]

I thought last night Cooney played much better. More involved and some really quick hands at times. I liked his first game, against Sydney I think, and last night's.

Thought it was interesting that Bruce didn't name Rioli. Did he delete the tweet?

 

[yodellinhank]

I thought last night Cooney played much better. More involved and some really quick hands at times. I liked his first game, against Sydney I think, and last night's.

Thought it was interesting that Bruce didn't name Rioli. Did he delete the tweet?

Yeah he deleted and tweeted an apology. Great to see Rioli still passionate about Essendon.

 

[Paul_Barnard]

His last 2 games shows he's trying to turn it around.. All you can ask for..

 

[Andronicus]

Thought it was interesting that Bruce didn't name Rioli. Did he delete the tweet?

What's all this?

 

[ghostdog]

Dean Rioli sledging Adam Cooney.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...r/news-story/77bb09719221e142014f344acf9a8ac3

 

[carnthedons]

Dean Rioli sledging Adam Cooney.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...r/news-story/77bb09719221e142014f344acf9a8ac3

Alright Kylie Minogue

Step back in time reference for those of you playing at home