Quote Originally Posted by SuperWheels View Post
I can see Coffield play in a role similar to Nick Vlastuin. Where he isn't the main intercept marking back (May, Lever, Andrews types) but he is the player we'd like to use to be the loose man in defense if the opposition is playing a forward short. He's a solid mark, consistent kick, reads the play up the field well, won't get lost if he is further up the ground on a high press and his pace is good enough for the role.

IMO Richards and Dale are a bit too short for the role, have shown they can defend one on one and still get free to attack. JOD isn't experienced enough at this stage. I think this could be Coffields place in the team if he stays fit.
Coffield well into it this morning at training. He tackled and was tackled in some drills. Hopefully the previous two years are behind him re injury woes. Has some good size for that third interceptor type role. Fairly clean disposal skills as well.