Dean Cox

[Mountain Man]

I'm looking forward to the impact McVeigh has with the VFL squad as coach.

For a few years they have not looked a true "development" environment (nor been particularly competitive) and with McVeigh's experience with Cox and an AFL standard generally, there should be upside for the marginal players being identified elsewhere.

[Thunder Shaker]

An article on the AFL website. With one phone call, Dean Cox's coaching career hit fast forward

[KSAS]

Thanks TS. Good insight on how Cox sees the challenge in RECOVERING the team after 2 GF disasters, whilst being realistic that it will be tough.

Also gave me insight how our coaching handovers appear to happen organically without any premeditated agreement. It avoids frictions as it's done in good faith. In Cox's case knocking back WC offer (and returning to WA), knowing his chance at the Swans will come at some point. It was similar when Horse took over from Roos. Both were honest to realise they were done.

We're fortunate to have this level of faith & trust in practice at the club.

[MattW]

I like Dean. I think he's warmed into the role this year and I have been convinced by what he's said in his press conferences. His response to the question at 8 minutes in this press conference re beating Brisbane is a good example of why: https://youtu.be/m5zu2Rw54k8?si=I4AppsP2epWCIpaG.