Cotchin's father has said he doesn't want his son at WCE. Big gamble for Eagles to take him knowing that the young bloke will have pressure from his family to leave as quick as he can.
They might think that is too bog a risk and take Palmer who is a local and looks to be a pretty handy player. More chance of him being there ling term.
Either way I would be happy. If Masten has OP then we need to stay away. Our club medicos have no idea how to deal with OP based on our past history with Powell, Moloney, Sylvia etc