Cotchin will be an absolute star with him only showing a fraction of his future form to date. It is scary to think how good this kid could become. My only fear is that he will be tagged out of form and confidence much like what happened to Lids in his first couple of seasons. Lids is only starting to regain his spark now.
Regardless Cotchin should be afforded more space than Lids did when he first arrived because we now have Foley and Lids ahead of him so if they tag Cotch they will have to leave at least one of the other two free. Lids had to burden the load from the beginning where Cotch should be afforded less attention because, like most other teams, there are better more experienced players ahead of him.
This is why Thomas and co from the Pies seemed to break on the seen so quickly while Lids and Bling seemed slower to 'develop'. Lids was our number one midfielder from almost the getgo and tagged as such while Thomas was let loose to play with the Pies more experienced stars tagged instead.
Cotchin seems much better than Lids at the moment but in reality the two are problem very similiar in ability and form, its just that we now have experienced players to burden the load and protect the kids more. Ironic really considering Lids and Foley are all of 21/22 themselves and already they have to take so much responsibility and pressure.
Regardless I hope Cotch can use the freedom the continue to improve and develop into the superstar we all know he will become.
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