Corey Ellis [merged]

[The Machine]

You must have a strong shade of rose tint in those glasses

Ummm negative

[Diocletian]

He shows glimpses every game but never puts anything together...just doesn't get enough of it...send him back to the VFL and play him on ball....

[camboon]

Another Francis Jackson pick, might improve with time, has the makings of a good player

[YellowandBlackBlood]

He's a little too slow for this level IMHO. No right foot too.

I wish he can succeed but honestly I don't think he will.

[one-eyed]

Coaches' corner:

Corey Ellis In this week's edition of Coaches' Corner, Matthew Richardson and Assistant Coach, Blake Caracella, discuss Corey Ellis' development and 2018 form.[/i

"He’s had a great last three or four weeks of footy, winning the ball inside."

Solid development

“I’ve been with him 18 months now, and he’s really coming on . . . He’s been injured a lot for the last four years and has missed a bit of training, so he’s trying to get his body the right size to play inside ‘mid’ against AFL players. It takes quite a while to develop that body and he’s slowly getting there. He’s had a great last three or four weeks of footy, winning the ball inside. You could see on the weekend (v Williamstown in the VFL), he played quite well and he put his name forward for (AFL) selection.”

Found his niche in the midfield

“He’s also actually playing in a consistent role now in the midfield . . . He’d been playing half-back, he’d played on a wing. The last four weeks he’s played inside mid and gone well. We all want to make sure that he can play a whole game of footy. He’s in the VFL for a reason – there’s some good players in front of him. He needs to make sure he can play at that consistent level the whole time.”

His on-field attributes

“He’s got really clean hands, he’s strong over the ball, has got great vision, and when he gets it you know something good is going to happen. “He’s a great left-foot kick . . . He’s really classy with the footy in his hands and he’s starting to get the ball 30 times a game now, too, which is really beneficial for the team.”

Trying to break into the senior side as an inside mid

“That’s where he’s playing at the moment and, along with Anthony Miles, who got a game (at senior level) last week and Sam Lloyd, they all need to be able to play somewhere else at the same time. But, in saying that, Corey’s been fantastic in there the last three or four weeks.”

Improved defensive work

“His tackle numbers have come up . . . On the weekend he had six tackles, and he’s getting more involved in the game. Not only is he winning the ball, but if he’s not winning the ball he’s tackling and making sure he’s got a defensive presence.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-06-13/coaches-corner-corey-ellis

[mightytiges]

A fork in the road moment for Corey. If he translates his VFL form over the past 6 weeks to the AFL and performs then he'll pretty much have a midfield spot for the rest of the season in a team gunning for another flag (given Conca is gone for the season). However, if he doesn't again then he possibly will have his papers stamped given this is his 4th year.

[WilliamPowell]

A fork in the road moment for Corey. If he translates his VFL form over the past 6 weeks to the AFL and performs then he'll pretty much have a midfield spot for the rest of the season in a team gunning for another flag (given Conca is gone for the season). However, if he doesn't again then he possibly will have his papers stamped given this is his 4th year.

Yep

Can't argue with any of that MT

[Diocletian]

Lasr chance saloon for Mr. 49% 

[The Machine]

Play him where he plays well and he should perform...the middle!

[cub]

I like Corey
Said for years it's a mental thing (footy) hope it kicks in at this level soon because he is OK IMO

[Diocletian]

Play him where he plays well and he should perform...the middle!

Agreed.....won't be doing him any favours if we play him off half back again....

[one-eyed]

How did we all see Corey's game tonight?

13 disposals (3 k, 10 hb, 6 con, 8 uncon) @ 92.3% efficency.
3 marks
1 tackle
4 1%ers

[yellowandback]

Meh, showed faux poise

[Gracie]

Thought he was ok tonight. He seemed a lot more at ease and did a couple of nice defensive things.

Sure he needs to do more and i would give him more games in a row now both Conca and Graham are oit of the midfield. Find out for sure and/or build some trade potential

[Tigeritis™©®]

Thought he was ok tonight. He seemed a lot more at ease and did a couple of nice defensive things.

Sure he needs to do more and i would give him more games in a row now both Conca and Graham are oit of the midfield. Find out for sure and/or build some trade potential

I thought he was ok too. I think he should impose himself a lot more with tackling.