Griffen

[jeemak]

Think this guy might be having his "breakout" year.

I thought he had a pretty good year last year after a significant change of roles withing the structure. But this year he seems to have found a balance between inside and outside midfield play. His fitness level is getting better by the week it seems.

His kicking is a lot like Eagleton's in that when he stuffs it up it is due to going for so much. As soon as he learns when the right time is to go for broke with his kicking he'll just about be unstoppable.

That goal after receiving hands off Roughead in the last proved how easily he can nail them from fifty and beyond. He needs to take more responsibilty and get in that position multiple times in games and demand the ball.

 

[#1 Dogs Fan]

He will be the one to watch for the Brownlow.

 

[boydsno1]

Having his best season to date. Starting to fulfil the promise he had in 07. His season last yr was solid following his personal heartache and im sure it will make him want to get even better due to it. His got that explosive pace and run and carry back that excited us in the first place.

 

[Libba39]

Best four quarter performance of his career in my opinion.

 

[Godzilla!]

Best 5 match performance of his career in my opinion.

 

[Snake Livermore]

Loved Griffo's game tonight. I think his field kicking has gone up a level and is arguably the most damaging at the dogs now. What I like is his variety of kicking, he has an awesome low, flat, speared pass, but he can go long and accurate as well.

Combine that with run, carry and strong tackling and you have a gun midfielder. Keep it up Griff

 

[GrandBlue]

Been fantastic. Could be our best midfielder.

 

[johntravoltron]

Gun. Really proud of the kid.

 

[Ridley This]

He had a good run at the start of last season too.
I won't be sold until he can do it week in week out.
But if he wins the Brownlow, I'll pocket 3 grand. Go Griff!

 

[Dancing Dougy]

I think tonight Griff took his first really big step towards realising his potential, what's required of him from the club and it's supporters.

Tonight x10 games = Brownlow medal and potential well and truely fullfilled.

 

[The Special One]

I definitely think he can be a huge bonus for us this season. Like everyone, I've expected so much from him and he hasn't quite lived up to his potential. He is certainly showing more leadership and consistency this year. Let's hope it continues, as if reaches that potential he could be up there with very best.

 

[bigfella7]

Outstanding game

 

[fred cook]

Outstanding game

Im glad we picked him rather then Franklin,after all the Bud has done nothing for a season and a half now

Has this issue been discussed before

 

[Dazb86]

It's great that he's finding consistency. This could be the year that he validates alot of peoples opinions that he could become elite.

 

[fred cook]

when is out of contract ?

 

[TempleKelvington]

Someone had a knock on his kicking, amazing really, some of his kicks were magnificent, low 60m bullets, not many players can do that in the comp.

He has brought tackling & chasing to his game and the rest of his game builds from there. Before this year, he just didn't do a lot when he didn't have the ball...but no more.

Great game Griff....I love watching him play, looked to me like Cooney got the hard tag from Van Berlo. Look forward to both of them running amok on in the same game!

 

[_Mike_]

Griffen will always be scrutinised for his forward delivery. He had a purple patch last night and was in my opinion (and the Tripple M crew's) that he was BoG just ahead of Gia.

 

[100action]

Will win our best and fairest by a mile at this rate.

 

[RevDog]

He has been fantastic so far this year. It is really good to see.

 

[Scragger54]

Will win our best and fairest by a mile at this rate.

Agreed!!

 

[.M a t t.]

when is out of contract ?

This season I believe.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Looks like he is finding some consistency and back to playing how he should be playing he's a great player to watch and extremely damaging to the opposition when he's up and going.

 

[fred cook]

This season I believe.

Whats the deal in this year draft if you finish last including pre season,could the crows make him a offer

 

[.M a t t.]

Whats the deal in this year draft if you finish last including pre season,could the crows make him a offer

Adelaide aren't the Gold Coast so no

 

[beaser]

Someone had a knock on his kicking, amazing really, some of his kicks were magnificent, low 60m bullets, not many players can do that in the comp.

He has brought tackling & chasing to his game and the rest of his game builds from there. Before this year, he just didn't do a lot when he didn't have the ball...but no more.

Great game Griff....I love watching him play, looked to me like Cooney got the hard tag from Van Berlo. Look forward to both of them running amok on in the same game!

Iactualy had a crack at his kicking awhile ago and i stand by that but his kicking and his game have been what we know hes capable of lately its fantastic to see him back.