Ben Griffiths [merged]

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Can't wait for his next poo game so the chicken little can vickeriah him

[TigerMonk]

BBBG! Silencing your critics!

Yes l'm one of his biggest critics & l'm happy with the way he is going at present. 
The best part of his game is, He is now aware of his surroundings & not a danger to himself. He still puts his body in the line of fire, But not like the way he was going about it in previous seasons. His getting smarter & if he gets any smarter  He will take Vickery's spot in the team which will force a contest between the 2 big men which is even better for the club 

[one-eyed]

Richo on Griffs ....

Ben Griffiths made another important team contribution.

Although Griffiths finished with only 11 disposals for the match, he managed to have a significant impact in his role up forward and providing ruck back-up for Shaun Hampson.  He had an equal team-high five inside-50 entries, a team-high three goal assists, four marks, and a highly impressive total of 24 pressure acts.  I really liked his follow-up efforts at the centre bounces after competing for the hit-outs.  On several occasions, he provided the team with a much-needed spark through his athleticism and impressive kicking skills.  Griffiths seems to be growing in confidence each time he steps out on the field these days, which is great to see because he clearly has all the tools required to become a key player for the Tigers.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-04-21/richos-sixpointers-round-5

[Smokey]

2 things that impressed me with Griffo's game on Thursday were his 2nd and 3rd efforts at ruck contests once the ball came to ground, and his intent to make his presence felt in marking contests.  Good signs if he continues to show improvement like he has so far this season.

[yellowandback]

2 things that impressed me with Griffo's game on Thursday were his 2nd and 3rd efforts at ruck contests once the ball came to ground, and his intent to make his presence felt in marking contests.  Good signs if he continues to show improvement like he has so far this season.

Smokey, agreed but I also would say his goal assists were critical  - I thought it was 4 goal assists not 3, that big hoof is an definite X factor.

[Chuck17]

Can't wait for his next poo game so the chicken little can vickeriah him

Ssshhhh  don't tell anyone but I'm hanging around like Jackstar on a RFC four run trot just biding my time

[Smokey]

2 things that impressed me with Griffo's game on Thursday were his 2nd and 3rd efforts at ruck contests once the ball came to ground, and his intent to make his presence felt in marking contests.  Good signs if he continues to show improvement like he has so far this season.

Smokey, agreed but I also would say his goal assists were critical  - I thought it was 4 goal assists not 3, that big hoof is an definite X factor.

For sure Y&B.  That's what's frustrating about Vickery's form this season - Griff improves so to offset that Vickery goes backwards!   

[the claw]

2 things that impressed me with Griffo's game on Thursday were his 2nd and 3rd efforts at ruck contests once the ball came to ground, and his intent to make his presence felt in marking contests.  Good signs if he continues to show improvement like he has so far this season.

Smokey, agreed but I also would say his goal assists were critical  - I thought it was 4 goal assists not 3, that big hoof is an definite X factor.

For sure Y&B.  That's what's frustrating about Vickery's form this season - Griff improves so to offset that Vickery goes backwards!   

has he really gone backwards or is it people are seeing him for what he is at last.  not much has changed from last yr to this yr with vickery. in fact kpis are similar right across his career  even 2011 when he kicked 36 goals.
in nearly every area of the game the word for vickery is plateau. unfortunately hes plateaued well below what is good enough.

griffiths has improved but hes at a level where he doesnt want to slip back. any slip backwards  will see his game become unacceptable. has to trend upwards, with what he does right now as a minimum.

[Smokey]

Yeah, could be what it is Claw.

[Phil Mrakov]

Should've never drafted Vickory and should've played Griffith at CHF and 2nd ruck from the start

[tiga]

I think Griff is finally reaping the rewards of having that lengthy stint in the Backline in previous seasons. Its made him tougher, stronger and more keen for the footy. I know there are plenty of critics of Dimma's theory of throwing players into the defensive half to grow their defensive skills before focusing on their attack, but I think it has really helped Griff to develop into a pretty decent player.

[Mr Magic]

I think Griff is finally reaping the rewards of having that lengthy stint in the Backline in previous seasons. Its made him tougher, stronger and more keen for the footy. I know there are plenty of critics of Dimma's theory of throwing players into the defensive half to grow their defensive skills before focusing on their attack, but I think it has really helped Griff to develop into a pretty decent player.

OMG a positive spin on something Hardwick might have done?!

Reverts to 'should have played him at CHF all the time...' blah blah..

[1965]

OMG a positive spin on something Hardwick might have done?!

Yeah fancy thinking that The Coach might have a clue.

The arm chair experts on here sometimes need to ...

 

[tigs2011]

OMG a positive spin on something Hardwick might have done?!

Yeah fancy thinking that The Coach might have a clue.

The arm chair experts on here sometimes need to ...

 

would have thought as a teacher you would have told your students to finish their sentences. 

[WA Tiger]

Just watching the game again against the Lions, Griff is very important to this side now, really got involved with everything. Must be kept in the side when Maric returns.