BORN-AGAIN veteran Adam Cooney looks set to finish his AFL career a one-club player after turning his back on free agency to re-sign with the Western Bulldogs until the end of 2015.
After playing 18 of the Bulldogs' 20 games to date, Cooney has averaged 25.3 possessions a game, compared to 25.5 in 2008, 26.8 in 2009 and 25.8 in 2010.
With two rounds still to play, he has racked up 30 or more possessions in seven games and could yet better the best return of his career – eight 30-possession games in 2009.
Despite spending much of this season in a new role across half-back, Cooney has kicked 17 goals, his best haul since his Brownlow Medal year.
Best of all for Bulldogs fans, Cooney has been back to his rampaging best, breaking opposition lines with his speed and strong foot skils.
However, Cooney was happy to end speculation about his future and re-commit to the club that took him with the No. 1 pick in the 2003 national draft.
