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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
We found some highlights after all[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
If he gets on the paddock, bonus
For the cost of a F4, the risk vs reward ratio for Coffield surely exceeds what we'd normally get from a draftee in that range.Western Bulldogs: 2016 PremiersComment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
We must be confident he's over his injury challenges and as Power mentioned his ability to play on a variety of opponents will be handy for us. With a couple of older key defenders mixed in with some younger and inexperienced types, Coffield certainly fills a bit of a void for us.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
Just to drill down further.
We got 52 & 56 for an 11 point increase - which is equal to an end of Fourth Rounder (Pick 72). Giving up a F4. So Coffield costs a swap of our F4 for an end of fourth this year (72). If we finish 9th again (Pick 65 after two compo north picks), that is a mere 7 pick downgrade, but as we need points, we are well ahead of even.
But…
If all three GCS bids come in, and our picks turn into 49 & 53. Then:
We get picks 49, 53 & point increase equal to pick 66. Our 4th this year is currently 69, 65 next year before shuffling if we finish 9th so probably 67+.
Take away on trade cost:
Worst Case: about an 7 pick downgrade in the fourth rounders over two years, but we need the points now so we are ahead. Free to better than free.
Best Case: a slight increase over fourth rounders over two years while securing points this year when we need it. Actually a little ahead to a little bit more ahead.
I’d say that in this trade we are surprisingly AHEAD of what we gave up. Or another way, we may likely be paid more points than Coffield. So we were paid to take him from a trade cost perspective. If he does not get his body right, we are ahead. If he gets his body and right and finds form, then this will go down in the nominations in the best trade thread. The fine print of the trade is very, very good for us.Last edited by bulldogtragic; 19-10-2023, 08:37 AM.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
Just watched Coffield’s interview at WO and lovely to see a player who really wanted to join us. Tickled pink about this trade and hope he has better luck with injuries so he can play his best. Big, big smile - I’ll be cheering big time for him for sure. Also great seeing Arty there (doing extra work at the club a good sign) giving Nick a welcome.Josie :)
Our day will come
And we'll have everything.
We'll share the joy
Just like '54 again.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
Time will tell but I think this could be a big win for us.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
A good sign that he played the last 4 games in the VFL and got through while playing reasonably well. His first game back from injury he had 28 touches against Collingwood but most of them were uncontested marks and handball receives, he didn?t look comfortable one on one or competing for marks. In his last 1-2 games his confidence started to return in the air.
I think he will play on smalls/mediums if selected and potentially give us a bit more flexibility. At times last year Ed Richards was the clear best match up for opponents but his intercepting and run meant we just couldn?t do it. I think they just want another mid size option to give us more flexibility.
Coffield does get caught running himself into trouble a bit. Likes to go sideways and hold onto the footy looking for a target and occasionally can cause frustration in those situations.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
Just saw a short clip of him answering questions, he’s an absolute Bulldogs nuffy. Love to see it.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Kennel - Nick Coffield
What are the odds of recruinting another player from Eltham, who played for the Eltham Panthers, who barracked for the Bulldogs growing up and also went to Whitefriars College?Comment
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