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Would he be rated in the top 5 of centre-men in the comp?
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Joel Corey
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he is a mid range midfielder who looks great because of the quality around him. he's not nearly as damaging as Ablett or Bartell even when they're getting a tag.
he is a mid range midfielder who looks great because of the quality around him. he's not nearly as damaging as Ablett or Bartell even when they're getting a tag.
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One of the most prevalent myths perpetuated on BigFooty is that certain players only appear talented because they are surrounded by more talent. Whilst this is true for SOME players, it is not true for Corey.
You are right about one thing - Corey is not as damaging as Bartel or Ablett. However, he was our best midfielder up until 2006. He has only become 3rd cab off the rank since Bartel and Ablett improved their respective games out of sight in 2007. For many years prior to this however, he was often the best player in a poor team performance. He has improved very steadily each year, and now that he is in his prime well and truly, he is a quality centreman in his own right, who's reputation should not be dimished by the company he plays with.
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31 touches a game (1st in league), along with 7 tackles and 4 clearances.
That's pretty impressive, whichever way you look at it.
That's pretty impressive, whichever way you look at it.
If you are talking about actual centremen in the traditional sense (ie. not followers) he has a case for best in the league, not top 5. He just patrols the between the 50's like a true centremen, doesn't go too deep either end like our followers (Ablett, Bartel etc).
Each club only has one first pick centreman, Corey must be top 5 out of 16.
P.S. If you are talking on ballers, probably not top 5 but still very valuable.
Each club only has one first pick centreman, Corey must be top 5 out of 16.
P.S. If you are talking on ballers, probably not top 5 but still very valuable.
Fair call about JC leading the cats best and fairest so far.
He certainly isn't underrated down at the Cattery as you know, and if he is underrated by other teams, well lets just keep how good he is as our little secret!
He certainly isn't underrated down at the Cattery as you know, and if he is underrated by other teams, well lets just keep how good he is as our little secret!
Upgrayedd
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Preforming better then his counter-parts in the geelong midfield
I liked him better with a beard
I liked him better with a beard
Good post, I agree.
bloodsportz
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Well said. Although I have never been a fan of his disposal by foot, I believe he has a poor efficiency in that department.
Even still.. the smart teams tag him and not Bartel/Ablett.
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For the same reasons he doesnt get attention on field becuase ablett and bartel get all the taggers, is probably why he is not seen in the top 5 in the comp. Very underated and flys under the radar and to the peril of most clubs really.
Forzaport
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Half agree. I'd say corey is far better than mid-range, but i wouldn't go as far to say he's in the top 5 though.
Exactly why Kerr is struggling now, and was never as good as people made him out to be.
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hes underated. hes been consistent for many years now even in geelongs dark times. when bartel and co werent firing he still was.
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He's getting to the 'he's so underrated he's becoming overrated' stage. Still a very good player though.
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One of the most underated midfielders in the game, he doesnt get any recognition sitting behind Ablett and Bartell. I wouldnt put him in the top 5, but I think he has been better then Bartell so far this season.
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KP78 said:
Who said Geelong supporters were stupid? These guys know the score.
Simon Black won a Brownlow with Akermanis, Voss and Lappin around him. Did his skills disappear when those guys weren't all around? Did he suddenly stop winning the ball? No.
Sam Mitchell wins a heap of the footy. He's been doing that for a couple of years. 2-3 years ago Hawthorn were rubbish, Hodge was a half back flanker, Sewell was a dud, Young was probably still at school etc. yet Mitchell won just as much footy as he does now.
Matt Priddis walked into a midfield with Kerr & Judd, and Cousins to come back. He led the club in kicks, disposals and tackles for the season. Cousins and Judd are gone, and what do you know he still led the club in kicks, disposals and tackles after the first 3 rounds (he is now injured and has been passed in total kicks & disposals).
Corey fits into the same category as those above.
Couldn've put it better myself.
Kerr is struggling? Had 1 bad game last week, but apart from that has been very good, despite getting increased attention from taggers.
Joey Bungle
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Too right he is.
$31 Brownlow chance, though it's too early, underrated in the BigFooty vote count, but he's turned it up by 5-6 touches a game.
As for the "so-so" midfielder surrounded by real talent, didn't most people say that about one C.Judd??
He'll go close to BOG again this week.
$31 Brownlow chance, though it's too early, underrated in the BigFooty vote count, but he's turned it up by 5-6 touches a game.
As for the "so-so" midfielder surrounded by real talent, didn't most people say that about one C.Judd??
He'll go close to BOG again this week.
