AFL Trade News: Cooper Stephens has been traded to Hawthorn.
Geelong receive Ollie Henry
Collingwood receive Tom Mitchell, pick 25
Hawthorn receive Cooper Stephens, picks 41, 50
Stephens was selected at pick 16 in the 2019 AFL Draft by Geelong.
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“Cooper comes to the Hawks as a highly touted 21-year-old, having been a former first-round pick, and we are thrilled to have him on board,”
“We have a talented, young midfield and Cooper adds another important piece to our group.”
“Standing at 188cm tall, he boasts a larger frame for an on-baller, and we think he can really complement our developing midfield mix.” Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie.
TRADE DETAILS
Geelong receive
Ollie Henry
Collingwood receive
Tom Mitchell, pick 25
Hawthorn receive
Cooper Stephens, picks 41, 50
Source: Hawthorn
Image: Geelong
Fantasy Impact: Cooper Stephens averaged 51.8pts from 5 games in 2022 at Geelong, he scored a season high 69pts against West Coast in Round 14.
He averaged 15.2 disposals, 2.8 marks & 2.2 tackles.
Stephens scored fewer than 80pts in 100.0% of games.
He will add depth to the now young Hawthorn midfield group, he should see opportunities as an inside midfielder.
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Stephens is a consideration in season long fantasy based on his likely starting salary, he will be a must watch on specific midfield role and opportunity potential over the pre-season.
He’s likely a late round speculative option in single season draft leagues, he could be decent bench depth if his role eventuates through the Hawks midfield.
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