After being touted as a likely Richmond draftee and then breaking his leg as a junior, Cooper Stephens found himself at Kardinia Park. For the Cats, he had already shown enough in the 2018 Championships, averaging 26 disposals and four clearances and displaying excellent decision-making and composure. The Geelong Falcons product is admired for his strength in the contest and contested ball winning ability, not too unlike his skipper. As a first-year player, we need to see more of Stephens before taking any risk, so he's best avoided.
Cooper is mini Jelwood
After being touted as a likely Richmond draftee and then breaking his leg as a junior, Cooper Stephens found himself at Kardinia Park. For the Cats, he had already shown enough in the 2018 Championships, averaging 26 disposals and four clearances and displaying excellent decision-making and composure. The Geelong Falcons product is admired for his strength in the contest and contested ball winning ability, not too unlike his skipper. As a first-year player, we need to see more of Stephens before taking any risk, so he's best avoided.
