Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Cody Weightman

[bulldogtragic]

Good stat that. Thanks BT

Task 1. Plan on how to get Cody taking or generating more shots at goal.

[jeemak]

Task 1. Plan on how to get Cody taking or generating more shots at goal.

That's really up to Cody. Get as fit as he possibly can, and start playing percentages more often.

He's young and has been given a license to fly and enjoy the game, but now he's got to enter the boring part of being an AFL footballer and that's becoming super consistent, reliable and team oriented to ensure he plays percentages.

[Axe Man]

VFL/AFEL Goal Kicking Accuracy - 1965-2022 (records date back to) - Minimum 50 Scoring Shots - All Clubs:

1. Michael Murphy - 63.19 - 76.83
2. Tory Dickson - 181.61 - 74.79
3. Mathew Capuano - 37.13 - 74.00
4. Cody Weightman* - 65.24* - 73.03*


Or for complete bias: Of All VFL/AFEL Players Goal Kicking Accuracy with a minimum of 64 Total Goals, 50+ shots (1965-2022) - All Clubs:

1. Tory Dickson - 181.61 - 74.79
2. Cody Weightman* - 65.24* - 73.03*

He is an accurate kick but those stats are slightly misleading. He is 65.24 from 108 shots @ 60.19%. I don't know how to find those stats for non-current players but gut feel is Dickson would increase the gap.

[bulldogtragic]

He is an accurate kick but those stats are slightly misleading. He is 65.24 from 108 shots @ 60.19%. I don't know how to find those stats for non-current players but gut feel is Dickson would increase the gap.

I don't think we can as I don't think that stat exists, which is why the official VFL/AFEL accuracy records are taken off scoring shots. I couldn't think of anything worse than watching all the games, in all the seasons, for pretty much all of the 57 years (if it was even possible) to downgrade player's accuracy to include shows that didn't register a score for whatever reason.

I think it's safe to say that all player's actual accuracy goes down with the official stats only recording actual scoring shots. So the official stat is the best gauge on a comparison on a like for like basis across 57 years.

[Swoop]

Bevo has insisted on versatility with his players but always played Cody as only a forward. I think he could benefit from floating up to a wing for 5 mins a quarter. We know how hard his position is and how hard he has to fight for his possessions. Spending small parts of the game further up the ground will keep him involved and he's a high impact player. He done this as an U18 player so it's not a foreign concept.

Look at the impact Papley had on Sydney spending spells through the midfield. It might give him an outlet to play with more freedom and having a slightly more disciplined approach when forward. Food for thought.

[Twodogs]

I couldn't think of anything worse than watching all the games, in all the seasons, for pretty much all of the 57 years (if it was even possible) to downgrade player's accuracy to include shows that didn't register a score for whatever reason.

And you probably wouldn't get any thanks for it. In fact a lot of people might think that you were wasting your time.

They don't really understand though.

[Axe Man]

I don't think we can as I don't think that stat exists, which is why the official VFL/AFEL accuracy records are taken off scoring shots. I couldn't think of anything worse than watching all the games, in all the seasons, for pretty much all of the 57 years (if it was even possible) to downgrade player's accuracy to include shows that didn't register a score for whatever reason.

I think it's safe to say that all player's actual accuracy goes down with the official stats only recording actual scoring shots. So the official stat is the best gauge on a comparison on a like for like basis across 57 years.

I agree with the historical comparisons, goals and behinds are the best we have got. I am guessing shots at goal stats have been kept for a reasonable number of years now so theoretically they should be available for Dickson.

I guess all I am saying is when looking at any current goal kicking stats shots at goal need to be taken into account. It's a pet peeve when people point only to goals and behinds when the SAG stats are easily available.

[bornadog]

[F'scary]

Hopefully, the added responsibility of being awarded that number will drive him to be more consistent.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Cody is clearly seen by the club as a champ both as a character and player.
Promises to be a great.
Better than Alan Stoneham for starters.

[Mofra]

Cody is clearly seen by the club as a champ both as a character and player.
Promises to be a great.
Better than Alan Stoneham for starters.

Really nice kid off field - even a couple of north fans who hate the bulldogs and Cody on-field acknowledge what he's like off it

[bornadog]

Enjoy his six goals

[jeemak]

Not sure if he'll make it........

[EasternWest]

Not sure if he'll make it........

Wasted pick

[jazzadogs]

Trade.