Player Watch Joel Cochran

[jmac70]

It's all semantics I suppose, but I view match up, role and type as distinctly different. Nick Daicos and Long might get the same match up - but their role will often be quite different - and even if they were given the same role, they're still a very different type of player.

Nick’s role is to smash the opposition into oblivion

 

[sr36]

Nick’s role is to smash the opposition into oblivion

Nah. It's Nick's role to slice them into tiny little pieces and Ned's role to then smash those tiny pieces into oblivion.

 

[jmac70]

Nah. It's Nick's role to slice them into tiny little pieces and Ned's role to then smash those tiny pieces into oblivion.

 

[JuniorB]

Nah. It's Nick's role to slice them into tiny little pieces and Ned's role to then smash those tiny pieces into oblivion.

With Ned doing a bit of tenderising first.

 

[granniewolf]

I'd like more information on Joel.
Charlie and Will have been getting plenty of attention but Joel is flying under the radar.
I think he will start to strut his stuff before long, have seen him doing some good work in the VFL.

 

[Jen2310]

I'd like more information on Joel.
Charlie and Will have been getting plenty of attention but Joel is flying under the radar.
I think he will start to strut his stuff before long, have seen him doing some good work in the VFL.

Was playing at a tall running defender; but now with Harry in the midfield, they are trialling Joel on the wing.
I don't mind it, given his running capacity and skills.

 

[Mollythedolly]

I'd like more information on Joel.
Charlie and Will have been getting plenty of attention but Joel is flying under the radar.
I think he will start to strut his stuff before long, have seen him doing some good work in the VFL.

Missed games through injury so a bit behind Hayes and West in terms of what he’s shown thus far. Had some promising moments though. Clean hands, good mark, good disposal, good runner. Lot to work with.

 

[Jen2310]

Missed games through injury so a bit behind Hayes and West in terms of what he’s shown thus far. Had some promising moments though. Clean hands, good mark, good disposal, good runner. Lot to work with.

Yeah, has had an interrupted preseason with the broken thumb, then a few niggles after that. A rib issue, concussion.

 

[granniewolf]

Missed games through injury so a bit behind Hayes and West in terms of what he’s shown thus far. Had some promising moments though. Clean hands, good mark, good disposal, good runner. Lot to work with.

Yep, definitely sounds like a lot to work with. Can't beat clean hands.

 

[granniewolf]

Was playing at a tall running defender; but now with Harry in the midfield, they are trialling Joel on the wing.
I don't mind it, given his running capacity and skills.

Will be interesting watching him tomorrow. I didn't see too much of him last week but that's not surprising when they have fewer cameras at the VFL games.
Wish the game was today, fill in some time before 7.30

 

[sr36]

Yep, definitely sounds like a lot to work with. Can't beat clean hands.

He's an interesting one. At draft time, the talk was that he was a tall, but he's been playing more like Jack Crisp when he was a back flanker - with running through the lines the standout feature - and he isn't in that many aerial contests at all.

 

[gouki88]

He's an interesting one. At draft time, the talk was that he was a tall, but he's been playing more like Jack Crisp when he was a back flanker - with running through the lines the standout feature - and he isn't in that many aerial contests at all.

And now getting time on the wing. Maybe he is Jarrod Brennan reincarnate after all

 

[sr36]

And now getting time on the wing. Maybe he is Jarrod Brennan reincarnate after all

Hopefully not the full Brennan.

I heard a funny story about the split in the early Gold Coast change rooms after a game. Half the team would be in prayer with Gaz and the other half would be huddled around Brennan at the lockers, divvying up the gear.

They really should have had Gaz Sr as coach - he would have united both groups.

 

[granniewolf]

What's the likliehood of Joel getting a game in the seniors this season?

 

[Jen2310]

What's the likliehood of Joel getting a game in the seniors this season?

Probably more of a next year thing. I think he'll be a slow burn, though like all kids, he would love to get a debut.
He is loving playing on the wing though, where he can use his running power.

 

[TradeDraft]

Probably more of a next year thing. I think he'll be a slow burn, though like all kids, he would love to get a debut.
He is loving playing on the wing though, where he can use his running power.

Might get a Game IF we have a Game or 2 as Dead Rubbers at Seasons End

 

[granniewolf]

Probably more of a next year thing. I think he'll be a slow burn, though like all kids, he would love to get a debut.
He is loving playing on the wing though, where he can use his running power.

Do you think he could play Ed Allan's position?
Not that I am suggesting anything.

 

[gouki88]

Do you think he could play Ed Allan's position?
Not that I am suggesting anything.

To my untrained eye that does seem to be similar to how Cochran plays in the 2s. A defensive minded winger who gets up and down the ground

 

[granniewolf]

To my untrained eye that does seem to be similar to how Cochran plays in the 2s. A defensive minded winger who gets up and down the ground

That's what I was thinking.

 

[whiskeytown]

Really putting together solid VFL form…

It won’t happen, but I’d love to see this guy come in whilst Howe and Frampton both out.

Pies need another 195cm option or risk going in too undersized against freo who have multiple 195cm marking options in the forward half

Cochran is more mobile and athletic than Dean and has a brighter future imo

But Dean will get the first opportunity

 

[JoinDate]

Really putting together solid VFL form…

It won’t happen, but I’d love to see this guy come in whilst Howe and Frampton both out.

Pies need another 195cm option or risk going in too undersized against freo who have multiple 195cm marking options in the forward half

Cochran is more mobile and athletic than Dean and has a brighter future imo

But Dean will get the first opportunity

I've liked what I've seen from Cocky so far, but hasn't he been playing rebound defender/ tall winger, not lock down/intercepting defender. I guess what I'm saying is he's not really a like for like for either Howe/Franga

 

[whiskeytown]

I've liked what I've seen from Cocky so far, but hasn't he been playing rebound defender/ tall winger, not lock down/intercepting defender. I guess what I'm saying is he's not really a like for like for either Howe/Franga

Yes with glover and Dean down back most weeks … Cochrane role has varied.

But was KPD in his previous years… so definitely a like for like in terms of size, familiarity with the position and overhead/leap to spoil

Anyway, Dean will get the call up before him

 

[Nacho4EVA]

How’d we feel about him this season? I didn’t see every game admittedly but I like the signs, moves quite well.

 

[VinnieB]

How’d we feel about him this season? I didn’t see every game admittedly but I like the signs, moves quite well.

I think he has alot of potential. Looked very comfortable/confident on the field.

 

[JuniorB]

I think he has alot of potential. Looked very comfortable/confident on the field.

He can run all day, and could be a replacement for Howe.
He's probably not a KPD, but his height and athleticism could be valuable.
He's had an encouraging first season.