News Dean Cox Leaves West Coast after 18 Years

[CM9000]

Dean Cox has left our club after 18 years as both a player and assistant coach:
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-10-09/cox-heads-to-harbour-city

After more than 18 years playing and coaching at the West Coast Eagles Dean Cox is departing the club.

Cox, the club’s games record holder with 290 games, is set to join the Sydney Swans to continue the next phase of his coaching development.

West Coast Eagles chief executive Trevor Nisbett said Cox’s imprint on the West Coast Eagles will be remembered forever.

“There are few people in the club’s history who can match Dean’s contribution on and off the field,” Nisbett said.

“While we’re disappointed to lose someone of Dean’s quality, we understand it is part of his continued growth as a coach.

“We thank Dean for everything he has given the West Coast Eagles and wish him the very best in the future.”

While we already have a thread for coaches, I feel Coxy deserves his own dedicated one. A legend of West Coast and the current games record holder, he revolutionised the role of a ruckman and retired as one of the GOATs.

Here's some of his career highlights:
* East Perth premiership side 2000
* Simpson Medal 2000
* All-Australian team 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
* West Coast premiership side 2006
* West Coast Best Clubman Award 2006
* West Coast John Worsfold Medal 2008

Thanks for the memories Coxy, and goodluck in Sydney!

 

[Superstar swan]

Hey guys sorry for the intrusion, its great to have coxy at the club, his playing resume speaks for itself, but what is the honest general opinion of his coaching ability, i seem to remember him copping a bit of criticism around here?

Thanks

 

[Chris_6678]

Hey guys sorry for the intrusion, its great to have coxy at the club, his playing resume speaks for itself, but what is the honest general opinion of his coaching ability, i seem to remember him copping a bit of criticism around here?

Thanks

Hard to say. Our midfield wasn't performing so i guess him being the midfield coach it is easy to blame him.... But we just do mot have a good midfield.

Think he will be a great get for you guys and he needs to leave the club if he has senior coaching ambitions.

 

[WCErevival]

Seriously what is with Sydney and our ruckmen?

 

[TassieEagle]

Hey guys sorry for the intrusion, its great to have coxy at the club, his playing resume speaks for itself, but what is the honest general opinion of his coaching ability, i seem to remember him copping a bit of criticism around here?

Thanks

As above. Hard for him to soar like and Eagle when he was working with Turkeys.

But very sad to see him leave the Eagles, but wish him all the best over East.

 

[Beutbrute]

You're always welcome here Superstar swan.
I think Cox seemed to go alright as a Ruck coach, but didn't do enough when looking after the midfield. It's not so much that he isn't rated, but the general feeling is more along the lines of us having too many ex players and not enough experienced coaching support for Simmo.

 

[Superstar swan]

You're always welcome here Superstar swan.
I think Cox seemed to go alright as a Ruck coach, but didn't do enough when looking after the midfield. It's not so much that he isn't rated, but the general feeling is more along the lines of us having too many ex players and not enough experienced coaching support for Simmo.

Fair enough, we will just have to see how it pans out, he will be great to have as tutelage to the rucks however not to sure what he can teach them, none on our list have the athletic ability the great cox had

 

[Beutbrute]

Fair enough, we will just have to see how it pans out, he will be great to have as tutelage to the rucks however not to sure what he can teach them, none on our list have the athletic ability the great cox had

Wasn't quite so agile toward the end of his career. If Tippett hangs around I think Cox would be good for him.

 

[Superstar swan]

Wasn't quite so agile toward the end of his career. If Tippett hangs around I think Cox would be good for him.

Dont say such horrible things

 

[Beutbrute]

Dont say such horrible things

Can't remember, but was it early this year, or early last year where Tippet was in all Australian form as a second ruck/forward. He has a much higher ceiling than your other rucks playing the ruck/fwd position IMO. Also, not wishing it, but he would be pretty important if Buddy were to go down injured.

That being said, he's not worth what he's being paid

 

[Superstar swan]

Can't remember, but was it early this year, or early last year where Tippet was in all Australian form as a second ruck/forward. He has a much higher ceiling than your other rucks playing the ruck/fwd position IMO. Also, not wishing it, but he would be pretty important if Buddy were to go down injured.

That being said, he's not worth what he's being paid

Yea 2016 he was in great form but unfortunately he suffered a rare injury setback and hasnt got near it since..personally i think he has mentally checked out

 

[getgaff]

Good for Coxy to help his future coaching development but it leaves a big hole in the coaching ranks in my opinion.

Would have been an ideal ruck coach, need to scout far and wide to replace him in that position.

Entice the best out there and don't settle for Petrie/ Giles.

 

[DanWCE]

Cox will leave a big hole to fill

 

[ChampRevesby]

Cox will leave a big hole to fill

Cox is filling Sydneys hole.

 

[Forward Press]

Inevitable that big Cox attracts attention from others.

 

[Matera92]

Club already lacks balls but now we're losing our big Cox as well.

 

[Chris_6678]

Inevitable that big Cox attracts attention from others.

He will slot right into the Sydney community.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

thanks for everything dean. two things ill never forget while you were in wce colours

1. The celebration at the siren of the 2006 final. still makes me well up.

2. the cheeky small forward crumber like goal he kicked against essendon i think in 2006 as well

 

[RookiePick]

I wish Dean the best of luck in his new venture.

Absolute legend of the club. It is strange to think that a bloke off the rookie list completely redefined what a ruckman is capable of.

 

[getgaff]

thanks for everything dean. two things ill never forget while you were in wce colours

1. The celebration at the siren of the 2006 final. still makes me well up.

2. the cheeky small forward crumber like goal he kicked against essendon i think in 2006 as well

Number 2. Lost his mouth guard in the process if I remember

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Thanks Coxy and all the best. Legend.

 

[FKASC]

Seriously what is with Sydney and our ruckmen?

Ball, Sinclair and now Cox. I'm sure there was someone else right?

 

[squashface]

Ball, Sinclair and now Cox. I'm sure there was someone else right?

How could you forget Seaby

 

[FKASC]

How could you forget Seaby

Wow. You're right. I totally forgot about CBF

What about Dean Irving - did he go to Sydney too?

 

[frenchconnection]

Club already lacks balls but now we're losing our big Cox as well.

Wonder how Nic will go without the big Coxy coaching him?