Ryan Griffen 250th Game on Saturday

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Ryan Griffen plays his 250th game on Saturday.

Taken at Pick 3 in the 2004 draft by the Bulldogs. He went in to play 202 games for them as a hard running wingman initially then moving inside the midfield around 2008. Captain from 2013 until he was traded to the Giants at the end of 2014.

He's gone on to play 47 games over 21/2 seasons with us in roles including half back and defensive inside mid. This year like a lot of aging mids he's began playing forward a lot and is doing great there.

I think it's time to celebrate a great career, but as he seems physically healthier each year he's with us, last years injuries not withstanding. At 31 he's a real chance of getting to 300 in my view if his body holds up.

One thing that's confused me is in his time with us as an ex captain he seems ti have shown little interest in leadership. It may simply be we had captains in place. Possibly also having tried it he didn't want to continue, and had to move to a new club for a fresh start. Honestly not sure.

Given he has played for multiple clubs I am posting this on the MB

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...8Qt9IBCHUwFQ&usg=AOvVaw2G4pKIpsnwj92I0NG4XE12

 

[Quivorir]

One thing that's confused me is in his time with us as an ex captain he seems ti have shown little interest in leadership. It may simply be we had captains in place. Possibly also having tried it he didn't want to continue, and had to move to a new club for a fresh start. Honestly not sure.

Didn't he not want to be captain of the dogs in the first place? Or am I imagining that?

 

[ThirdLegUp]

Ryan Griffen plays his 250th game on Saturday.

Taken at Pick 3 in the 2004 draft by the Bulldogs. He went in to play 202 games for them as a hard running wingman initially then moving inside the midfield around 2008. Captain from 2013 until he was traded to the Giants at the end of 2016.

He's gone on to play 47 games over 21/2 seasons with us in roles including half back and defensive inside mid. This year like a lot of aging mids he's began playing forward a lot and is doing great there.

I think it's time to celebrate a great career, but as he seems physically healthier each year he's with us, last years injuries not withstanding. At 31 he's a real chance of getting to 300 in my view if his body holds up.

One thing that's confused me is in his time with us as an ex captain he seems ti have shown little interest in leadership. It may simply be we had captains in place. Possibly also having tried it he didn't want to continue, and had to move to a new club for a fresh start. Honestly not sure.

Given he has played for multiple clubs I am posting this on the MB

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...8Qt9IBCHUwFQ&usg=AOvVaw2G4pKIpsnwj92I0NG4XE12

Making him captain was a major reason he left the Bulldogs. Saying he didn't want to be captain was too hard for him, so did a runner instead.

 

[00Stinger]

I thought he retired last year tbh

 

[M Malice]

A grade player at his best.

 

[Sedat!]

A grade player at his best.

In 11 finals for the Dogs between 2006 and 2010 he was in our best couple of players in 8 of them. Absolute gun at his peak several years ago.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Didn't he not want to be captain of the dogs in the first place? Or am I imagining that?

Possibly
I didn't follow his career at the Dogs closely.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Making him captain was a major reason he left the Bulldogs. Saying he didn't want to be captain was too hard for him, so did a runner instead.

I dont know. Ever tried to move into a more junior role at work? I have and it's very hard to do.

 

[Igloo]

Possibly
I didn't follow his career at the Dogs closely.

Never wanted a leadership role which was obvious to everyone, but McCartney basically forced the captaincy on him since he was our best player.
Could have said no obviously, but that's not really the kind of guy Griff is. We were in a shit spot and i'm sure he wanted to help. He's just not really a captain kind of guy.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Never wanted a leadership role which was obvious to everyone, but McCartney basically forced the captaincy on him since he was our best player.
Could have said no obviously, but that's not really the kind of guy Griff is. We were in a shit spot and i'm sure he wanted to help. He's just not really a captain kind of guy.

That makes sense

 

[ManOfClay]

At his peak was an absolute star and he’s still handy when his body allows

 

[BallaratBulldog]

McCartney got a lot wrong with communication and assignments.

The real problem was his back had to be managed. Still seems to have been servicable for GWS.

 

[schmuttt]

His absolute best was incredible, not sure what happened but he didn’t hold that form for very long.

 

[gavaniacono]

Ryan Griffen plays his 250th game on Saturday.

Taken at Pick 3 in the 2004 draft by the Bulldogs. He went in to play 202 games for them as a hard running wingman initially then moving inside the midfield around 2008. Captain from 2013 until he was traded to the Giants at the end of 2016.

He's gone on to play 47 games over 21/2 seasons with us in roles including half back and defensive inside mid. This year like a lot of aging mids he's began playing forward a lot and is doing great there.

I think it's time to celebrate a great career, but as he seems physically healthier each year he's with us, last years injuries not withstanding. At 31 he's a real chance of getting to 300 in my view if his body holds up.

One thing that's confused me is in his time with us as an ex captain he seems ti have shown little interest in leadership. It may simply be we had captains in place. Possibly also having tried it he didn't want to continue, and had to move to a new club for a fresh start. Honestly not sure.

Given he has played for multiple clubs I am posting this on the MB

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...8Qt9IBCHUwFQ&usg=AOvVaw2G4pKIpsnwj92I0NG4XE12

He left dogs in strange circumstances. Maybe he was never meant to be a skipper. His form last week was very good and I hope he and Giants maintain form rest of year to add further interest to finals.

 

[Dazb86]

Gun before the back issue

 

[WeaselWJ]

Great player, his return this season has been very beneficial to the Giants.

 

[Wayne Dwop]

Ryan Griffen plays his 250th game on Saturday.

Taken at Pick 3 in the 2004 draft by the Bulldogs. He went in to play 202 games for them as a hard running wingman initially then moving inside the midfield around 2008. Captain from 2013 until he was traded to the Giants at the end of 2016.

He's gone on to play 47 games over 21/2 seasons with us in roles including half back and defensive inside mid. This year like a lot of aging mids he's began playing forward a lot and is doing great there.

I think it's time to celebrate a great career, but as he seems physically healthier each year he's with us, last years injuries not withstanding. At 31 he's a real chance of getting to 300 in my view if his body holds up.

One thing that's confused me is in his time with us as an ex captain he seems ti have shown little interest in leadership. It may simply be we had captains in place. Possibly also having tried it he didn't want to continue, and had to move to a new club for a fresh start. Honestly not sure.

Given he has played for multiple clubs I am posting this on the MB

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...8Qt9IBCHUwFQ&usg=AOvVaw2G4pKIpsnwj92I0NG4XE12

2014

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

2014

Oops typo.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

A grade but not elite. To get to 250 games given his injuries is a great achievement.

 

[robbos13]

Played at south Adelaide with griff before he got drafted. Always a gentleman and a very good football player. lucky he grew 2 feet in what seemed like 6 months prior to being drafted.

well done on 250!

 

[DrEvil_]

Ryan Griffen, the guy most grateful for Richard Tambling.

 

[Isaac Cumming No 1]

Ryan Griffen, the guy most grateful for Richard Tambling.

Wierd Coincidence I watch Richard Tambling go around for NT Thunder last night in a replay of our NEAFL game. He still looks pretty ordinary.

 

[Tulip]

The antithesis of Nathan Jones, who played his 250th last week. Very talented but questions over his work rate, Jones not always seen as so talented, but has extracted every bit out of himself. Fair play to Griff for a good career, you need to be a great to hit 250 games, but I get the sense that he doesn't really like footy and as such doesn't put in 100%. I mean, its fine. Its a paycheque job to many, but his time at GWS has been underwhelming.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

Ryan Griffen, the guy most grateful for Richard Tambling.

Yes! The tiger obsession submerged any Griffen vs Buddy debate, but a cut above Tambo on field of course.

Off field, character-wise, he disgusted me more than Scully. The hole he left the dogs in for $$$$ was really deep.

So happy the dogs went on to win and Griffen will never taste glory.

someone post woody Harrelson drying his eyes with cash gif, sums up Griff perfectly for mine.

 

[Upgrayedd]

His absolute best was incredible, not sure what happened but he didn’t hold that form for very long.

Back.


When he was fit and firing was a great player, has been solid for GWS.