That skinny kid called Grant on a half forward

[GRUB5]

Since he has started playing seniors this year, i've been really pleased with him. The only thing letting him down is his set shots on goal. Gradually as he goes on, he's gonna be a gun forward. Good set of hands, quick, thinks smart, etc.

 

[Gus]

Richo's goal accuracy compares favourably to most forwards of his era.
The poor kicking was largely a myth perpetuated by the highlights reel.

Exactly. Because the camera loved to watch him crack the shits.

 

[Bubba_5]

What position do people hope Grant will end up playing. Whilst he is still reasonably skinny I wouldn't mind if he kept similar physical attributes but just got better at his role.

Or would people rather he bulk on the KGs and try to become more power forward.

He is a full-forward, go-to man. Not the same as a power forward, but with better marking ability. Fevola style.

 

[Mofra]

Those stats are based on simple goals and behinds...they don't include balls on the full or that fall short when he sprayed them.

Again, occurrances that were far less regular than the highlights reel suggest.

 

[cleveland]

Noticed Merlin was on the Sunday footy show today in the handball. I missed him handballing (did he win it) and missed the first 30 minutes of the show (was he a guest)

 

[Bulldog City]

Noticed Merlin was on the Sunday footy show today in the handball. I missed him handballing (did he win it) and missed the first 30 minutes of the show (was he a guest)

Granty won the handball (last of the first round) but he wasn't a guest on the panel or anything. I am usually a lurker here but have to say I am very excited by this boy and look forward to his continuing improvement.

GO DOGS!

 

[Gus]

Four to half time vs Essendon. Too fast for Courtney Dempsey, too good in the air for Hocking(?).

 

[Dogma84]

too fast too good at the moment...he's looking top shelf!!!

 

[Gus]

bag of 6. Nice.

 

[dogwatch]

But there's no doubt in my mind that he's already in our best 22. One day soon it's all going to fall into place for him and he'll kick 4-5 goals as well as the other good stuff he already does.

Bump.
He's arrived. Yes, it was a weak team and a weak defensive opponent (Hardingham) but he certainly told the football world tonight that he has a future.

A real credit to him after his horrendous start last year.

Let's hope he takes a lot of confidence into the QF.

 

[Werewolf]

Brings back good memories seeing "Grant 6" in the goalkickers. Also refer to my signature

 

[skooshtamart]

Football is a simple game.

I have been saying this for twenty years.......

if you want to win the game, Kick it to Grant.

"He's too good for this comp".

 

[Captain Groenewegen Snr]

Grant did great and showed why those who have seen both Jones and Grant play that Grant is a FF and Jones is a CHF

 

[Royale]

yep, grant was brillo. And Jones is coming along very well also. Our future's looking good.

 

[stefoid]

Grant looked confident - feels he belongs now.

Jones was absolutely terrible - beaten in most contests and those disposals he did win, turned them over. A bad night for him

 

[boydsno1]

Agree, Thought Jones lead well, Chased very well and marked well but his field kicking was terrible. I think he turned over every one.

 

[charcoalchicken]

He's had an unbelievable year this year and is most certainly in our best 22 very happy with him.

 

[doggies ftw]

Great effort by Grant, and Jones is usually a good field kick so I'm not worried he just had a bad night which is expected for a 19 year old!

 

[mightymightydogs]

facebook jarrad grant fan page
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=148056191883888&ref=ts
joinnn

 

[Captain Groenewegen Snr]

1/7 chance ive known mightymightydogs for a fair few years

 

[kenny moore]

Got told he would throw up before a game due to nerves.One game they where going to use a emerg coz he was in a bad way and couldn't stop throwing up, but looking at sat night it maybe in the past i hope.

 

[mightymightydogs]

1/7 chance ive known mightymightydogs for a fair few years

umm?

 

[Captain Groenewegen Snr]

umm?

that group had 7 members in when you posted so you are a clearly one of those 7, ive known one of those 7 for a decent amount of time

 

[mightymightydogs]

that group had 7 members in when you posted so you are a clearly one of those 7, ive known one of those 7 for a decent amount of time

ohhk haha not really seeing your point. but you better have joined. 7 members, bit embarrassing

 

[Captain Groenewegen Snr]

ohhk haha not really seeing your point. but you better have joined. 7 members, bit embarrassing

The point is there is a 1 in 7 chance that you have known the Captain for a long time, and no i wont join as that will link my FB to my account here