Ele's Exceptional Eagles Write-ups - Dean Cox

[mezzoculo]

From an article in today's West Australian:

"Particularly, we've got a few guys who are plus-30 now, plus with the travel. I'd be surprised if, for example, myself and Coxy play every game this year.

"(I'd be surprised) if we're not occasionally rested. I think it's a path that not only West Coast, but most sides will be looking at now."

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/eagles/13056587/eagles-to-copy-cats/

Does this make Cox less of a lock as number one DT ruckman this year?

[Chelskiman]

I think Cox is a gun, but I've gone with Sandi this year.  Still should be in the top 3 ruckman this year though, I'm just hoping he's thrid behind Jacobs and Sandi. :P

[csboy]

locked in baby

[Chelskiman]

Is anyone starting with Cox and Sandi?  Seems as though it could be a unique ruck formation as I can't recall seeing many teams with it. =/

[Capper]

Is anyone starting with Cox and Sandi?  Seems as though it could be a unique ruck formation as I can't recall seeing many teams with it. =/

yep set and forget (hopefully)

[csboy]

Is anyone starting with Cox and Sandi?  Seems as though it could be a unique ruck formation as I can't recall seeing many teams with it. =/

reminds me of the good ol days of dreamteam

[Kuruki]

Ive got Cox as my number 1 at the moment. I think one of my big cash cows just became permanent cover for my ruck.

[elephants]

The article from the West sounds ominous but Coxy is so damn important to our side I think we would only rest him if we were certain we'd be leaving the place with 4 points... Nic Nat is an awesome replacement though :P
Looks like he may have won over a few fans with his demolition job of Essendon and Freo...

[mezzoculo]

The article from the West sounds ominous but Coxy is so damn important to our side I think we would only rest him if we were certain we'd be leaving the place with 4 points... Nic Nat is an awesome replacement though :P
Looks like he may have won over a few fans with his demolition job of Essendon and Freo...

So, he may be rested for games which he would usually score well in? Hmmmm...

[elephants]

The article from the West sounds ominous but Coxy is so damn important to our side I think we would only rest him if we were certain we'd be leaving the place with 4 points... Nic Nat is an awesome replacement though :P
Looks like he may have won over a few fans with his demolition job of Essendon and Freo...

So, he may be rested for games which he would usually score well in? Hmmmm...

It is undoubtedly something to keep in mind!

[Memphistopheles]

The article from the West sounds ominous but Coxy is so damn important to our side I think we would only rest him if we were certain we'd be leaving the place with 4 points... Nic Nat is an awesome replacement though :P
Looks like he may have won over a few fans with his demolition job of Essendon and Freo...

So, he may be rested for games which he would usually score well in? Hmmmm...

It is undoubtedly something to keep in mind!

I don't think Cox is the kind of player to want to be rested. If he can play he'll want to be out there and they're gonna have a hard job telling him he can't play.

The only time he'll be rested is if he gets a bit of a niggle.

I predict that he will be rested from one game towards the end of the season to freshen him up for finals if we have already secured a top 4 spot. Then with the bye he gets two breaks for the season which is more than enough for him.

[Kuruki]

The article from the West sounds ominous but Coxy is so damn important to our side I think we would only rest him if we were certain we'd be leaving the place with 4 points... Nic Nat is an awesome replacement though :P
Looks like he may have won over a few fans with his demolition job of Essendon and Freo...

So, he may be rested for games which he would usually score well in? Hmmmm...

It is undoubtedly something to keep in mind!

I don't think Cox is the kind of player to want to be rested. If he can play he'll want to be out there and they're gonna have a hard job telling him he can't play.

The only time he'll be rested is if he gets a bit of a niggle.

I predict that he will be rested from one game towards the end of the season to freshen him up for finals if we have already secured a top 4 spot. Then with the bye he gets two breaks for the season which is more than enough for him.

Cox will get rested i have no doubt. Eagles got absolutely smashed by better team management when they played Geelong. They have Nic Nat and they need to start putting faith in him as it will only make him better.

[elephants]

Agree with Memph here Kuruki.

Even with a severe groin injury Coxy played all 22 games in 2010. I think when they ask him how he wants to be managed he will look at his training schedule. For example replacing an impact session with an extra recovery/physio session.

Keep It Simple Stupid ;) Don't look too far into it ;D

[Ziplock]

I also doubt he'll be rested

2010- cox plays injured, weagles come 16th
2011- cox plays fit, arguably career best, weagles come 4th.

[azza707]

im not sure but didn't cox start having a few back problems towards the end of the season and back spasms, and hence his scoring output dropped noticeably in the second half of the season....which could make him slightly underpriced to some extent....if thats even possible :P