Ben Griffiths [merged]

[Go Richo 12]

The delivery to Griffiths last night was not good too. He made many leads and created space for himself but they could only grubber the ball to him, kick it short or over his head.

He is busting packs and allowing Jack more freedom as the opposition teams can't double team them both. I am more than happy with him at the moment and look forward to him being a huge part of our forward line and he will be once he has a decent lead into the season.

I agree WAT! If Griffo is up forward, his size demands a decent defender and therefore frees up Jack from double teaming!

[cub]

Pick on the kids thread - this year was all about game time and that is what the 19 yr old kid is getting.
I get what ur saying but let's put things in perspective, he is getting a game! more than a lot of draftees his age. Gunna be a good playa, playa!

[Chuck17]

Are you starting up a trade Griffiths thread are you Ramps

Worked wonders for Riewoldt hopefully it will for Griffiths

[yellowandback]

Have a mate who know his football coach at underage school boy level - the kid is a freak, rest assured if the body holds up he will be a superstar.

Relax Ramps, he's a good one.

[Ramps]

Are you starting up a trade Griffiths thread are you Ramps

Worked wonders for Riewoldt hopefully it will for Griffiths

Unlike about 80% of the people in here I admit it when I get it wrong, most of you blokes were on the Rawlings bandwagon last year lol ... hahahahahaha

[crannyvegas]

Doesn't need to get touches he is our lucky charm, we are undefeated with him in the side.

This Jacks fourth year in the system, and well you know how that story is going.

Ben hasn't even played 4 games. He plays in a position where you don't pick up cheap stats.

I have zero expectations of the kid this year, after the incident at casey fields i was sure he was done for the year. Every game he plays is a bonus.

[TigerLand]

Probably a fair call, isn't getting a heap of it although Patful is a handy defender.

We have to take into account Griffiths like the rest is learning the game plan.

His size stats are super impressive but mentally and experience wise he's as raw as a baby. He also needs to build confidence in his shoulders.

With the juggernaut Riewoldt ongoing its not easy to demand the football lol

[mat073]

Are you starting up a trade Griffiths thread are you Ramps

Worked wonders for Riewoldt hopefully it will for Griffiths

Dud...Delist-FACT 

[wayne]

They're protecting him.

Hardwick said on Fox Sports after the game that Astbury was forced to into a role that he didn't want a first year player to play when McGuane went down. I would say that Griffiths is also playing a role that protects him a fair bit.

[Con65]

BS thread title...Griffiths is just getting miles or should I say kms into his legs...game minutes which are invaluable....

I don't think anyone expected much from Griffiths this year...given where he was coming from after his shoulder surgery last year...the fact is, he hasnt played alot of footy for a while..didnt spend much time at coburg...and is getting a gig at senior level...Is he taking a spot that say Polak would otherwise take ? Answer probably yes..but look long term...given this year is all about development, nothing wrong in his development in the seniors...picks up the speed of the game, and learns where to position himself ...

[Chuck17]

LOl Mat

[Mr Magic]

Early days.
Jack has only hit real form this season.
Griffiths has played 3 games.

[Owl]

Griffs is gonna be a champ.  Big, smart, fast and when they start sending the pill his way, he will be kicking some bags for us.

[TigerTimeII]

Griffs is gonna be a champ.  Big, smart, fast and when they start sending the pill his way, he will be kicking some bags for us.

agree

[mightytiges]

I would't mind Jack as he did last weekend push up the ground at times and give the Griffiths periods during a game to be the main tall target to go long to. Jack took 4 years as someone said so there's no rush for Griffs but we saw how Richo moving out of the forward line helped speed up Jack's development.