Player Watch #25 Billy Cootee

[RUNVS]

If Longmire was still in charge Cootee would definitely not be playing next week but I hope Cox is different and understands he needs to give a new player at least 2 or 3 games.

 

[Jewelsbon]

We have to cut him some slack as it was his first game but no doubt if Corey Warner had that kind of performance last night the pitchfork brigade would be calling for his head.

Very true, but I'd now like to see Billy given the opportunities that Corey was given.

 

[monopoly19]

Didn’t notice him much last night but hope he stays in the team to find his feet a little. Was he mostly playing forward?

 

[caesar88]

If Longmire was still in charge Cootee would definitely not be playing next week but I hope Cox is different and understands he needs to give a new player at least 2 or 3 games.

I get your point, but if that random plodder named Isaac Heeney is fit to play and returns, who would you have go out in his place, if not Cootee?

 

[Ticky009]

i'm not sure how many of you caught Fox pre-game interview with Coxy but he was effusive in his praise of Billy. Said he was a credit to his parents and he'd never seen a player who wasn't a regular be so popular amongst his team mates.

 

[monopoly19]

i'm not sure how many of you caught Fox pre-game interview with Coxy but he was effusive in his praise of Billy. Said he was a credit to his parents and he'd never seen a player who wasn't a regular be popular amongst his team mates.

It feels like similar comments have been made by various people this week, to the point of it being unusual. I’m curious what character traits he’s bringing to the table? Nice to be so liked!

 

[joeykanga]

It feels like similar comments have been made by various people this week, to the point of it being unusual. I’m curious what character traits he’s bringing to the table? Nice to be so liked!

Resilence, resolve, hard work, leadership, maturity, intelligence, funny, involved, worldly in this afl caper, collegiality ?

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I get your point, but if that random plodder named Isaac Heeney is fit to play and returns, who would you have go out in his place, if not Cootee?

Get out to Tramway Oval next week folks to see Isaac Heeney in action against Casey.

 

[ashep]

Didn't do much, but there was a contest about half way through the third quarter on our attacking 50m line where he went in boots and all putting his body over it and stood up to some massive contact.

If I remember correctly the commentary made a big deal over the dogs player involved (Sellwood maybe?) but Cootee was just as courageous.

 

[Swansujelly]

he's proven himself at every level on the way. He was a bit slow to start, but showed enough I would think. Would Jr have done any better?

 

[caesar88]

i'm not sure how many of you caught Fox pre-game interview with Coxy but he was effusive in his praise of Billy. Said he was a credit to his parents and he'd never seen a player who wasn't a regular be popular amongst his team mates.

I might be reading into this too much, but is this not a strange comment to make? The implication is that popularity at the club is defined by their position security in the team...

 

[Ticky009]

I might be reading into this too much, but is this not a strange comment to make? The implication is that popularity at the club is defined by their position security in the team...

I'm paraphrasing C88. Don't take my words as gospel

 

[liz]

I'm paraphrasing C88. Don't take my words as gospel

I suspect if you inserted a 'so' between 'be' and 'popular' it makes more sense.

 

[Ticky009]

I suspect if you inserted a 'so' between 'be' and 'popular' it makes more sense.

And fixed

 

[The King!]

I get your point, but if that random plodder named Isaac Heeney is fit to play and returns, who would you have go out in his place, if not Cootee?

They'd have to change the plan and go smaller

 

[Kiama Chris]

Billy had a decent debut but was a placeholder for Isaac. He will have known that and not be surprised that he's back playing VFL next week. He'll keep doing his best and reminding people that he's got what it takes. Character.

 

[bedford]

Billy had a decent debut but was a placeholder for Isaac. He will have known that and not be surprised that he's back playing VFL next week. He'll keep doing his best and reminding people that he's got what it takes. Character.

Placeholder ? is this a septic term

 

[Callipygian]

I'm really pleased that Cootee was given another game against the Dees after his debut. And I'm bullish about his future. But I've seen enough of him in seniors for now. I think Harry Cunningham offers a fair bit more at this point in time and Billy can take what he's learned back to the VFL with his appetite whetted and look to earn his next chance. He'll be sensational for our reserves.

 

[Kiama Chris]

I'm really pleased that Cootee was given another game against the Dees after his debut. And I'm bullish about his future. But I've seen enough of him in seniors for now. I think Harry Cunningham offers a fair bit more at this point in time and Billy can take what he's learned back to the VFL with his appetite whetted and look to earn his next chance. He'll be sensational for our reserves.

He has plenty of good characteristics and no doubt will have things to work on.

 

[bedford]

He has plenty of good characteristics and no doubt will have things to work on.

What's his best do you think

 

[72 years a slave]

Billy seems a top quality young man and talented footballer at a lower level, but unfortunately I don’t think he’ll cut it in the AFL. Hopefully he steadily improves and proves me wrong, but I’m just not seeing it yet.

 

[Cadsky]

Billy seems a top quality young man and talented footballer at a lower level, but unfortunately I don’t think he’ll cut it in the AFL. Hopefully he steadily improves and proves me wrong, but I’m just not seeing it yet.

Very quick to write him off

 

[robbieando]

There is a player there but not ready yet

 

[72 years a slave]

Very quick to write him off

Fingers crossed I’m made to eat my words, but he looks a fair way beneath the level, even for a newbie. He’s a good size, good runner and clearly well regarded, so ideally he’ll start getting more ball and kicking more goals.

 

[The King!]

There is a player there but not ready yet

This clearly

2027 /28 will be in the side permanently probably .

Didn't really get much time in the twos to get a feel either