Toast Joel Corey

[thrillhouse]

I remember back in 2003 listening to the game vs Sydney up at the SCG on K-Rock Joel Corey had a bad game and was running laps on one of the oval's next door to the SCG.

This kind of discipline and dedication just goes to show the kind of champion this guy is. Absolutely proud of this bloke right now. WELCOME BACK JC!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

It was great to see him back in, always assured with his decision making and just class. Shouldn't expect too much from him until he's up to full fitness, but welcome back Joel.

 

[Glassjaw]

Haven't seen the game yet but appears he hasn't skipped a beat.

Clearance work is hugely underrated; he's a huge in for us.

 

[rocker_oz33]

great to see Corey (Joel) back in the hoops l hope he pulled up alright after being out for a bit.

 

[goyoucatters]

Smithy a massive boost to the midfield stocks in the run-in.

Always great to see our boys get back from long layoffs - here's hoping Max can manage it before the regular season is out...

 

[Exhale You]

You wouldn't have known he'd not played competitive football in 10 weeks, such is the professionalism of the man.
His clearance and defensive work has been greatly missed so he is very much a welcome and vital addition to the side heading towards September.

 

[maryjames]

Yeah good to see him out there. He certainly gives the team a boost.

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

he said on SEN after the game that he was struggling to lift his leg to kick towards the end, so hopefully he'll regain some stamina over the next few weeks. As long as he fires against hawthorn next week I'll be happy.

 

[Vdubs]

he said on SEN after the game that he was struggling to lift his leg to kick towards the end, so hopefully he'll regain some stamina over the next few weeks. As long as he fires against hawthorn next week I'll be happy.

I love his marking and gut running, but have never admired his kicking. Should handball as often as possible and cotinue his great link play

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

his field kicking can be iffy at times but he does love to bomb a huge goal from outside 50 from time to time so more power to him.

 

[catswhiskers2007]

GOD I loved seeing him back in the hoops today! To slot back in after a lengthy lay-off and perform...sublime! Now to back it up next week in a BIG game. Well done Smithy!

 

[CF]

Great seeing Joel playing today. 34 disposals in your return is a pretty good effort even if he did make a few mistakes which just showed he was under done, nothing to worry about. Welcome Back!

 

[rizzo]

Just showed how much we missed his grunt in the midfield. Anyone who says we could use him as bait to WA is kidding themselves. Very, very underrated.

 

[witsend]

Would be elite in 15 other teams....

 

[AWOL]

Would be elite in 15 other teams....

IS elite.

 

[ZosoCat]

he is elite and today showed this.. not playing for a while and slotting straight back shows the class of this guy. Champion.

 

[Hoffy95]

Couple of dodgy kicks, but brilliant apart from that considering. I guess you're looking out for him more after so long off so scrutinise the mistakes a little more than normal and more than those of others.

10 tackles!

What a machine.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Just showed how much we missed his grunt in the midfield. Anyone who says we could use him as bait to WA is kidding themselves. Very, very underrated.

Whoever suggested that idea should be traded themselves

Class player, and very important to us

 

[The Rusty Clam]

Absolute machine. Ten weeks off and he steps straight back into the afl and plays like that? Wow. He must work hard behind the scenes.

 

[kicksome]

Absolute machine. Ten weeks off and he steps straight back into the afl and plays like that? Wow. He must work hard behind the scenes.

from memory i remember hearing hes the hardest worker we got

 

[Partridge]

I love his marking and gut running, but have never admired his kicking. Should handball as often as possible and cotinue his great link play

Yep, good call. Thought he was terrific for his first game back, but you could see the rustiness in his disposal. Hopefully he'll be better for it and will improve for the Hawthorn game.

Oh, and he's definitely elite. He's a 2 time Best and Fairest winner, only Ablett can match that.

 

[ByeByeBrendan]

IS elite.

Would be recognised as being elite in 15 other teams then He gets a bit overshadowed as it stands at the moment

 

[noclashjumpers]

Disposal was understandably a little off, but for a first game back, fantastic.

 

[witsend]

Would be recognised as being elite in 15 other teams then He gets a bit overshadowed as it stands at the moment

My point entirely. Of course he's elite. We know it. But he is overshadowed by Ablett, Bartel and Selwood. At most other clubs he would be Ablett, Bartel or Selwood.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

My favourite player outside of Hawthorn, a champion. Good to see him back*.


* though not so good that it has to happen a week before we're due to play.