Rookie 36. Cooper Lord - esoteric

[Mondyboy]

If he develops, looks like a replacement for George. With a better kick.

Our VFL, right now, is actually short a guy like him. Maher and Ramshaw regularly get beaten in the middle. A VFL midfield with him, Carroll and Wilson is one that could develop very nicely.

Anyway, it’s all a crapshoot. Let’s see how the kid goes. On Sunday!


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[The Old Dark Navy's]

I would say two-way running, tackling pressure and spread from the contest are his main pros based on what I've read of him tonight.

I was reading a match report from a month ago, linked from rookiemecentral. I haven't read much else.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

If he develops, looks like a replacement for George. With a better kick.

Our VFL, right now, is actually short a guy like him. Maher and Ramshaw regularly get beaten in the middle. A VFL midfield with him, Carroll and Wilson is one that could develop very nicely.

Anyway, it’s all a crapshoot. Let’s see how the kid goes. On Sunday!


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Should slot into the VFL perfectly. Can't underestimate how much a performing seconds side helps in development.

 

[Aphrodite]

Def needs a visit to Ciccone’s

Love this

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Def needs a visit to Ciccone’s

Love this

Got pretty broad shoulders for a 19 year old. One thing our VFL team need is inside mids. It is also going to put pressure on Hewett, Kennedy, Cerra and Carroll. Binns is going to love taking advantage of his inside work and tackling.

 

[DangerousD]

Love a left field pick, welcome Cooper.

 

[Raging Blue]

Seems a good selection. We have gone from having an abundance of mids to no depth after losing Setts, Ed, Dow & Doc.

Balances our 2nds midfield & complements Campo’s Twins next year.

All the best Cooper

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

 

[9874123]

I guess after one pick we decided that all things must pass, including us on our second.

 

[SurreyBlue]

Definitely a long term view with this pick. Hopefully he develops to take Hewett position.

 

[katmanblue]

So Pros = long kick, quick hands, high footy, high production

Cons = efficiency needs work, lacks pace, doesn't really hit the scoreboard.

High footy? IQ?

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[The Old Dark Navy's]

High footy? IQ?

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Yes. My bad.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

There are two types of pace - one generated below the hips, and the other between the ears.
The quickest player I have ever seen?
Greg Williams.

Not when Chad Warner is bursting from a stoppage. All the smart in the world doesn't save this team from that sort of threat.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

If he can kick to targets, which it appears from the footage, he looks ok....he gives the optimist in me Sam Mitchell vibes, the pessimist a vanilla feel

He reminds me of Sam Ramsay. Similar type of player and rated similar in his draft year. I hope he kicks on like I thought Sam would.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Not when Chad Warner is bursting from a stoppage. All the smart in the world doesn't save this team from that sort of threat.

We are desperate for a Warner type (who isn’t) but the ball moves quicker by hand and foot than by running with it.

Unfortunately for the competition the Chad can do both.

 

[LemmingMaster]

We have Cincotta, Carroll running around our midfield currently, so having a little depth in this position is not the worst concept. With a solid endurance base, he can potentially cover a Hollands.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

We are desperate for a Warner type (who isn’t) but the ball moves quicker by hand and foot than by running with it.

Unfortunately for the competition the Chad can do both.

I'm more thinking of defensive running. It's traumatising seeing our blokes get further and further behind. The good news is when the grounds become 5km long, we're going to wear them down.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

I'm more thinking of defensive running. It's traumatising seeing our blokes get further and further behind. The good news is when the grounds become 5km long, we're going to wear them down.

Probably the idea behind picking Cooper tonight over a player like RCD.

McMahon was the interesting choice. Still reckon we could’ve thrown him on the list with the other selection for 6 months and said give it your best shot. I’m sure he will be considered at the end of the year. No way we could have him over an actual Lord though.

 

[DieselKernahan]

Welcome lad.

For what it’s worth, I looked at Chad warners draft profile. Interesting reading:

Chad Warner Draft Profile

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A hard-working medium-sized midfielder who thrives on the contested side of the game.”

central.rookieme.com

“IMPROVEMENTS
Speed
Kicking penetration“

Perhaps he is just more evasive than some of our taller mids e.g. Cripps, Kennedy?

Also noticed half backs now charge the centre bounces to try get overlap run. I think our pace off hbf from Saad and Cowan kicking on will support our midfielders.

 

[GoBlues!]

Welcome to the club kid.

Loves pressure, loves contest….reminds me of another Cooper who never took a backward step..

 

[hairy biker]

FWIW he recently had a tagging role on Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

33

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

in the VFL.
Parker's first two games in the VFL this year, 34 & 37 disposals, in his third outing, Lord kept him to 24 disposals (incl just 13 kicks).

I don't spend much time noting non-Swans players in the reserves, but Lord's job stood out.
And he certainly didn't back away when Luke took him on physically.

It was a impressive performance.

 

[Dramoth]

Haha

 

[T2B_]

Welcome to the club kid.

Loves pressure, loves contest….reminds me of another Cooper who never took a backward step..

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Thought it was Kevin Costner at first

 

[Catfish blue]

Welcome young man!

Now can someone describe who he plays like?

Jack Steele came to mind from the small amount of vision. Long term prospect, Cripps & George are getting on. Hopefully we now draft a quick goal kicking midfielder... those types are easy to find

 

[David Sylvian]

Jack Steele came to mind from the small amount of vision. Long term prospect, Cripps & George are getting on. Hopefully we now draft a quick goal kicking midfielder... those types are easy to find

Apparently there is a draftee called Whad Chorner who might be worth a look!