Toast Welcome To Freo Cooper Simpson (pick 35 2023 AFL Draft)

[Tonga Bob]

Well then. Welcome aboard Cooper!

Draft pick 35 - Cooper Simpson

Fremantle have selected Cooper Simpson with pick 35 in the 2023 AFL Draft

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[DragoDelph]

 

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[Ge3ks]

Welcome to the best team in the West, Cooper.

 

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[Ysaye]

Cooper Simpson
Height: 181cm
Weight: 79kg
Position: Midfielder / Forward

What do I like about the player? Co-Captain of the Dandenong Stingrays, Cooper Simpson is an attacking midfielder who has a bit of pace about him and can really hit the scoreboard. I think that whilst he has predominantly played as a midfield, his set of strengths should see him still useful on the outside or down forward.

What are the weaknesses? Was injured for quite a bit of the season. A below average size midfielder at 181cm. He also doesn't use his kicking weapons as much as he could at the moment, preferring to deal in fast handballs whilst in close - however I think this is something that can be addressed at the next level training.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

Like the highlights (movement and line breaking in particular) and always like a captain.

 

[simpsonwillo]

The steal of the draft ?

 

[Fat Nyfe]

I really like this pick

 

[Lach72]

loved those highlights. Pure midfielder with pace and great skills

 

[Silversurfer]

Reminds me a bit of Chris Judd only a bit faster with a better kick.

 

[Dockernut]

Welcome Coop! Hoping you can use that pace on a wing.

 

[Retzlaff]

Reminds me a bit of Chris Judd only a bit faster with a better kick.

Cooper would never get sidestepped by Kepler

 

[JunglistPosse]

I have to say - impressive reel.

 

[DragoDelph]

Cooper would never get sidestepped by Kepler

Don't even think I would get sidestepped by Kepler..

(the last time someone tried, I literally snapped my ankle)

 

[Juggs Magnetic]

Can he play wing?

 

[Lach72]

I have to say - impressive reel.

the thing about the one above is its highlights off one game, and he was pure silk there

 

[Kepfan]

Looks mundyesk with pace. Noice!

 

[Descent]

Cooper Simpson
Height: 181cm
Weight: 79kg
Position: Midfielder / Forward

What do I like about the player? Co-Captain of the Dandenong Stingrays, Cooper Simpson is an attacking midfielder who has a bit of pace about him and can really hit the scoreboard. I think that whilst he has predominantly played as a midfield, his set of strengths should see him still useful on the outside or down forward.

What are the weaknesses? Was injured for quite a bit of the season. A below average size midfielder at 181cm. He also doesn't use his kicking weapons as much as he could at the moment, preferring to deal in fast handballs whilst in close - however I think this is something that can be addressed at the next level training.

This is a great summary. Needs to learn how to use his pace to power away from the contest and therefore make his clearances more effective. Learn that and he’s definitely AFL standard.

 

[PowerToThePurpl]

Moves like LDU

 

[DragoDelph]

 

[King Huskii]

I was expecting a skinny half back. Instead we picked an undersized mid.

He does look slick though

 

[freo1]

Reminds me a bit of Chris Judd only a bit faster with a better kick.

My first thought when I saw him was Judd, purely based on how he ran and carried the ball, and that pointed toe when he kicked, just similar traits. Now if he’s 1/10th as good as Judd he’ll be handy for a pick in the 30s.

 

[Taylor]

This is a great summary. Needs to learn how to use his pace to power away from the contest and therefore make his clearances more effective. Learn that and he’s definitely AFL standard.

Similar to Ethan Stanley in that regard

 

[mr.11]

Looks a bull! Good get