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2011 End of Season Review
by Griffs_Revenge
Photo taken by [name]Old_Dog[/name] (Foreground Middle)
Games - 13
Goals - 9
Best and Fairest - Outside top 10
Date of Birth - 30th September 1985
Recruited Priority Pick 1 2003 draft.
Height/Weight: 186cm, 88kg
Dreamteam Price: 1037 points; $320,100 (-$59,500)
Supercoach: 1054 points; $376,000 (-$106,000)
Stats history: Adam Cooney (AFL Tables)
As many expected when he was unable to complete virtually any of the 2011 preseason it was a tough year for the brownlow medalist managing only 13 games with his knee again giving him issues.
His disposal at times looked quite shakey clearly as a result of his knee damage and his normally sublime finishing skills were missing.
The highlight for he season was his game against Carlton where he looked like the player we enjoyed watching in 2008 with great skills, explosive acceleration from he packs and quality delivery into forward line.
I don't think anyone expects Cooney to get back to his 2008 brownlow medal winning best, but with the same knee injury he was an all australian squad member only last year which is he level he can get back to being, a top 25 player in competition, with good management and of course some luck. Being he highest paid player at dogs they need to find a way to maximise his output which may include rests every 5-6 weeks or more time playing up forward.
Notable Games:
Round 16 - vs Carlton: A game where Cooney was back to his 2008 best ripping through Carlton's midfield with 31 posessions and a goal and was able to show great acceleration which was missed throughout most of year
Round 14 - vs Gold Coast: 23 posessions, 7 inside 50's and 3 goals
by Griffs_Revenge
Photo taken by [name]Old_Dog[/name] (Foreground Middle)
Games - 13
Goals - 9
Best and Fairest - Outside top 10
Date of Birth - 30th September 1985
Recruited Priority Pick 1 2003 draft.
Height/Weight: 186cm, 88kg
Dreamteam Price: 1037 points; $320,100 (-$59,500)
Supercoach: 1054 points; $376,000 (-$106,000)
Stats history: Adam Cooney (AFL Tables)
As many expected when he was unable to complete virtually any of the 2011 preseason it was a tough year for the brownlow medalist managing only 13 games with his knee again giving him issues.
His disposal at times looked quite shakey clearly as a result of his knee damage and his normally sublime finishing skills were missing.
The highlight for he season was his game against Carlton where he looked like the player we enjoyed watching in 2008 with great skills, explosive acceleration from he packs and quality delivery into forward line.
I don't think anyone expects Cooney to get back to his 2008 brownlow medal winning best, but with the same knee injury he was an all australian squad member only last year which is he level he can get back to being, a top 25 player in competition, with good management and of course some luck. Being he highest paid player at dogs they need to find a way to maximise his output which may include rests every 5-6 weeks or more time playing up forward.
Notable Games:
Round 16 - vs Carlton: A game where Cooney was back to his 2008 best ripping through Carlton's midfield with 31 posessions and a goal and was able to show great acceleration which was missed throughout most of year
Round 14 - vs Gold Coast: 23 posessions, 7 inside 50's and 3 goals