Koby Stevens

[jeemak]

Re: Koby Stevens

Put some decent speedsters around the boys and we will be a sharp outfit in the near future.

I can't help but feel the same way.

With Dahlhaus developing into a smarter finder and better user of the ball as he gets stronger and fitter, as well as Griffen we're getting close to a decent balance of midfield talent and prospective talent. If Cooney could put together games of solid performances we'll only be one or two polished midfielders away from having a very densely and diversely talented midfield in the making.

I checked out the clip of Stevens and I really do like what I see of him. He seems to move into his ball usage by foot with purpose and limited apprehension.

[Mofra]

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Otherwise I don't understand why we didn't play harder and stick to our offer of pick 51.

His manager said a pick in the 30s would get him to the club of his choice during week 1 of trade week.
Regardless of posturing, pick 44 seems a pretty good deal at this stage.

[Ghost Dog]

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Put some decent speedsters around the boys and we will be a sharp outfit in the near future.

Rubbing my hands in anticipation of above. Kudos to the club for creating an environment that would attract such a quality young bloke.

[1eyedog]

Re: Koby Stevens

Not obviously sold on Stevens, don't see huge upside from the footage I have seen or his stats at WAFL level. Is strong, sets examples and is young so worth having him at the club to see if he can make a contribution.

[Bornadog]

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Stevens impressive in Bulldogs' loss

Koby Stevens did his chances of debuting for the Western Bulldogs against Brisbane in round one no harm on Saturday.
The former West Coast Eagle was clearly the Dogs best player in their 109 thumping at the hands of Fremantle in Mandurah.
Stevens, starved for opportunities with the Eagles, had 23 touches in the midfield for the Dogs, seven clearances and carried the ball inside 50 four times.

They are not bad stats coming from a side that was smashed in every facet of the game by the Dockers.

The Western Bulldogs played a young side against the Dockers, with Adam Cooney the only recognisable experienced player among the midfield group.

Stevens was traded by the Eagles to the Bulldogs for Draft pick 43 at the end of last season. He played only 11 games in three season while with West Coast, but also had his share of injuries.
''Koby Stevens showed us he is a good acquisition for us,'' Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney said.''I think he will (another inside ball winner for us). We have a lot of depth in that area, although it didn't look like it today.
''Add to that he can play in other parts of the ground.

''He was craving an opportunity (at West Coast) and we can give him one.''
McCartney said the Dogs had been impressed with Stevens, now 21, since his outstanding performances in the Under-18 competition.
''He plays the game,'' McCartney said when asked what he liked about Stevens. ''He hunts the ball, is aggressive and he plays to win.''

[stefoid]

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More to the point, Stevens had a pretty good disposal efficiency.

[F'scary]

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Kobe "the Earthquake" Stevens. Like.

[Bornadog]

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Played well on Saturday without staring, before his injury. Hopefully he will be ok for next week.

[LostDoggy]

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Loved his game on the weekend till the end. Loss all cred when he didn't know one word of the team song.

Needs time in the 2s till he learns the song. Come on Koby, my 6yo knows it.

[Greystache]

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Played well on Saturday without staring, before his injury. Hopefully he will be ok for next week.

I was very impressed with him early. He won several clearances in the first quarter and gave us great momentum. His clearances were also quite targeted, not just blind bombs out of the centre, he seemed to have good composure.

[LostDoggy]

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Loved his game on the weekend till the end. Loss all cred when he didn't know one word of the team song.

Needs time in the 2s till he learns the song. Come on Koby, my 6yo knows it.

Probably wasnt expecting to have to know it for a while!

[Twodogs]

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I was very impressed with him early. He won several clearances in the first quarter and gave us great momentum. His clearances were also quite targeted, not just blind bombs out of the centre, he seemed to have good composure.

Agree. He lowered his eyes every time he got the ball and put it to our advantage. I think that one thing every player on the park did on saturday was block and make time and space for the ball carrier to use the ball well.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Koby Stevens

Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun teweeted this:

@RalphyHeraldSun: NEWS: Dogs win the race for Koby Stevens. Hard inside mid, former no. 22 pick. Told the Dogs last night. Details on http://t.co/8fDNgNF8

@RalphyHeraldSun: Dogs going to like West Coasts Stevens. Hard at it, been cruelled by injury, now the two clubs need to work on a trade. Will get done though

@SammyHeraldSun: Koby Stevens has told West Coast he wants to be traded to the Western Bulldogs to get greater opportunity. Details at http://t.co/l1ZtY5vx

@RalphyHeraldSun: @SammyHeraldSun
Not sure how good he is yet but great pedigree, battled injury + leadership. Fact so many Vic clubs wanted him says a lot

Bit of a man crush on Koby. God I love his attack on the ball, absolutely god damn fearless. Need more like him!

[azabob]

Re: Koby Stevens

Bit of a man crush on Koby. God I love his attack on the ball, absolutely god damn fearless. Need more like him!

He was so good and so important tonight. Great to see reward for effort. So important with his three goals. Thought he was close to, if not our best tonight.

[Greystache]

Re: Koby Stevens

I liked when he had a player caught under the ball that he didn't just try to spoil, he attacked with intent to hurt.