Ben Griffiths [merged]

[Stripes]

Probably will follow a similiar development time line to Vickery. Has another couple of years to even start to show consistency. Just needs a chance to have a season injury free where he can build up his size, endurance, understanding and confidence but as MM said, he has what can't be taught or developed - ability.

[The Machine]

Probably will follow a similiar development time line to Vickery. Has another couple of years to even start to show consistency. Just needs a chance to have a season injury free where he can build up his size, endurance, understanding and confidence but as MM said, he has what can't be taught or developed - ability.

Great post, i think he will a super player in years to come. 

[Owl]

Probably will follow a similiar development time line to Vickery. Has another couple of years to even start to show consistency. Just needs a chance to have a season injury free where he can build up his size, endurance, understanding and confidence but as MM said, he has what can't be taught or developed - ability.

He shows a lot more natural skill than Vickers though.  Moves very nicely, that massive kick, and despite his shakey start with the shoulders, a solid mark.

[SPOCK]

Griff is a very brave (sometimes wreckless) player and has plenty of talent but his development has been very badly handled, should never have played AFL last year or proberbley this year, his smarts, positioning and self preservation are a long way off ( 3 years behind a player like Jack Watts and he is still struggling) , we should all hope his poor development doesn't hinder his future

[Loui Tufga]

Griff is a very brave (sometimes wreckless) player and has plenty of talent but his development has been very badly handled, should never have played AFL last year or proberbley this year, his smarts, positioning and self preservation are a long way off ( 3 years behind a player like Jack Watts and he is still struggling) , we should all hope his poor development doesn't hinder his future

Yor your theory on development is to not play the players at all? FFS dude get a grip!

[TigerLand]

Griff is a very brave (sometimes wreckless) player and has plenty of talent but his development has been very badly handled, should never have played AFL last year or proberbley this year, his smarts, positioning and self preservation are a long way off ( 3 years behind a player like Jack Watts and he is still struggling) , we should all hope his poor development doesn't hinder his future

Hm.. I'd have to disagree. Griffiths is now and will continue to be superior in the air than someone like Watts. Watts is a full rounded player who is also dangerous on the ground, similar to Jack Riewoldt, that is where his value will be A Grade in the air and A Grade on the ground, where as Griffiths will grow to hopefully be Elite in the Air with C-B Grade at ground level. Not sure how you'd put a figure of 3 years behind someone, what is that based off?

Watts is also a number 1 draft pick and a year ahead of Griffiths in age. So you'd expect him to be further developed anyway. Not mentioning the fact tha Griffiths has been injured about 50% of the time of being an AFL player compared to Watts injury free career.

Griffiths development is fine, great set of hands and beat Fletcher one on one a few times. He's going nicely.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I have heard (non big footy, pre etc) that this may happen and Carlton are red hot for it. Kane Lucas linked perhaps?
I sure hope not

[RonnieB]

maybe his shoulder is stuffed and we know he wont play much in future 

[Jackstar is back again]

Or maybe he will never reach his potential and his currency is high.I say trade

[tigs2011]

If true maybe DT is on the money. Lucas goes to WC, Brown/Stevens to Richmond, Griff to Carlton. Should try get Brown and Stevens otherwise keep Griff.

[WilliamPowell]

I have heard (non big footy, pre etc) that this may happen and Carlton are red hot for it. Kane Lucas linked perhaps?
I sure hope not

Gotta love rumours 

Re this one - hmmmm don't think so unless we intend to keep Brad Miller for the next 5 years 

[Coach]

Going to play Posty CHF instead

[tigs2011]

On another note I heard Astbury will be CHF next year. Griff to be tried down back.

[dwaino]

We're developing some good young talls so wouldn't be surprised. Though apart from Posty and Griffo I haven't seen any of them take exciting pack marks or crash packs etc. I like this fella but I guess you can't be too sentimental with these things. As long as we get an upgrade.

[Loui Tufga]

Griffiths will be used as part of the trade for Z Clarke