Past #17: Nathan Grima

[The Nostradamus]

Not looking great for Patchy.

It shouldn't be in his hands, club should make the call now, we have a guy that is getting pole-axed almost every game he goes out, we should pull the trigger for the sake of his long-term health, also put him on a long-term health plan so we can monitor if he is developing signs of concussion related damage and be pro-active about getting him treatment.

Yep agree stick a fork in Adams, is finished also.

Get them both an off-field role at the club

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Like many have said, was expecting this but that doesn't make it any less shit. A big loss to the team, but the main thing now is that his surgery is successful and he gets himself right.

My little girl proudly has the no. 17 on her back (when Narni signed it last year, he told us she was the first non blood relative that he had seen wearing the 17) and she's going to be pretty disappointed. (FWIW, I've already started transitioning her to Froggy).

 

[Benno_900]

All the best, Narni!

 

[Hydrurga]

All the best Narni. Was easily one of my favourite players!

 

[Chazdog92]

Going to miss Narni. One of the all time good blokes in footy. Did anyone else see he commented on the afl article about him on Facebook?

 

[Horace]

Well done Narni. Sad to see you go. All the very best in the future.

 

[Mav]

champ...I wouldn't mind seeing go straight into player development/welfare role.

 

[jess_1804]

Going to miss Narni. One of the all time good blokes in footy. Did anyone else see he commented on the afl article about him on Facebook?

 

[chubbspeterson]

Was what we all expected, but sad to see him go, loved the club and a genuinely good and funny bloke to have at the club.
I'm gonna miss him. Well done Narni on a great career unfortunately cut down by injuries

 

[Roo Beauty]

Classic Narn.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

All the best Narni.

Sad news to hear.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

All the best, Grima! Was a privilege to have you on the team.

 

[trooroo4life]

Was never the most skilled or talented, but was a brilliant club man who you could always rely on to do a job and he gave all he had. Never got a really good run at it, all the best Narni and good luck!.

 

[utility]

Nar Nar Narni... hey hey... goodbye.

All the best Narni...

 

[Twinkletoes]

Heathy could have had a career as one of the best if not most solid backs in the league.

Oh, you said "healthy"? My bad.

 

[CURVE]

All the best Narni.

 

[ArchKing Carey]

They should rewrite the father son rule so it should be 100 games or at least stayed loyal for 7 years with a club (which should easily have seen 100 games if not for injury). This guy and his kids deserve to be part of our club fabric. He'll be missed.

 

[Hatchy1992]

That's a damn shame! A brilliant clubman and great value around the club. Always a player that flew under the radar and I think thats how he liked it.
Had the pleasure of meeting the guy once and he was a very likeable bloke, one of the nicest guys you would ever meet.

All the best Narni!

 

[Marstermind]

Well done Nathan. The highest accolade in football - you got everything out of what your talent and body allowed you to. Happy retirement.

 

[Archer_11]

Will be missed. Some great memories. Always thought if the club was to win a premiership in it's present form he would be fit and firing.

Would LOVE to see Nathan in the media.

 

[Roo Beauty]

He should do those Super Sprays that Hughesy does, he was born to do some form of comedy.

 

[Elite Master]

Great club servant that was unlucky to play so few games.

 

[75-77-96-99]

Thanks Nath for giving it your all for our club. A true clubman and an even better person. Enjoy retirement

 

[rooboy_07]

All the best Narni

 

[Luke72]

I hope they get him on SEN permanently.