Swans coach has backed star forward Charlie Curnow to keep shrugging off criticism from sections of the media after the forward kicked three goals in the team’s 41-point Sydney Derby victory over the Giants at the SCG.
“When good players certainly move to a club, they’re expected to perform really well every week,” Cox said.
“That’s the nature of the beast and Charlie’s role has been a new one within our football club and he’s still getting used to players up the ground and how we move the ball. I think it’s about him and the collective, as I’ve always said.
“Charlie’s no different tonight, it was great to see him get on the end of it and get some reward for effort.
“I think he’s had (scrutiny) for most of his career and that’s the hardest part as you see players have lighter starts or lighter patches throughout years and also seasons. He’s got broad shoulders so he can wear most of it.”