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Offline Hard Roar Tiger

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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1275 on: February 03, 2024, 08:06:33 AM »
Ending his career as he started it….
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“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1276 on: February 03, 2024, 09:42:51 AM »
The old man's curse injury.

Calf injuries for blokes over 30 are hard to get over and difficult to manage.

It's been tough to watch Dylan the last 2 seasons, not the player he once was and don't think the added responsibility of the captaincy helped. Was relieved when he gave that up this season.

Throw all that together in particular the calf issue and I wouldn't be at all surprised if half way through the season he pulls the pin
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1277 on: February 03, 2024, 10:07:49 AM »
He should pull the pin now.
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“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1278 on: February 03, 2024, 12:56:45 PM »
Quote from: Hard Roar Tiger on February 03, 2024, 10:07:49 AM
He should pull the pin now.

As a champion of our Club I think they will give him every opportunity to get it right and TBH I really don't have a problem with that
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1279 on: February 04, 2024, 11:19:53 AM »
Will be this years Jack & Cotch .

The cliff comes for everyone- even champs .
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1280 on: February 04, 2024, 01:55:37 PM »
Quote from: mat073 on February 04, 2024, 11:19:53 AM
Will be this years Jack & Cotch .

The cliff comes for everyone- even champs .

I kinda feel like his cliff was 2022 and yet here we are in 2024 and he is clinging to life.
I actually thought that would be Jack, not Grimes.

Is not as though he needs the cash.
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“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1281 on: February 05, 2024, 11:19:51 AM »
Quote from: Hard Roar Tiger on February 04, 2024, 01:55:37 PM
Quote from: mat073 on February 04, 2024, 11:19:53 AM
Will be this years Jack & Cotch .

The cliff comes for everyone- even champs .

I kinda feel like his cliff was 2022 and yet here we are in 2024 and he is clinging to life.
I actually thought that would be Jack, not Grimes.

Is not as though he needs the cash.

Fair call - the cliff has already come .
Getting games on past reputation.
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1282 on: February 05, 2024, 11:59:08 AM »
Quote from: WilliamPowell on February 03, 2024, 12:56:45 PM
Quote from: Hard Roar Tiger on February 03, 2024, 10:07:49 AM
He should pull the pin now.

As a champion of our Club I think they will give him every opportunity to get it right and TBH I really don't have a problem with that

He is a champ but not on the levels of cotch and Jack who were both more capable of playing decent footy. Hang ‘em up grimesy
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1283 on: February 05, 2024, 12:50:30 PM »
Will never forget the Grimes of 2019-20.

Had been playing in Dance's shadow for years but finally showed the world he was basically the best defender in the game and won a deserved AA. Was untouchable at that stage.
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1284 on: February 05, 2024, 04:53:11 PM »
Should have retired. Will not play the full season. Selfish , taking a spot of a kid we could develop. Was a great defender in his day but now a liability. I bet by round  14:he will retire
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1285 on: February 05, 2024, 06:52:53 PM »
This man is a champion and a large reason for our recent success , should be given every chance to prove himself
No doubt Dylan being the man he is will put club first in any decision he makes, like he always does
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1286 on: February 05, 2024, 10:35:33 PM »
He was no doubt a champion, but is no longer. He is cooked
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1287 on: February 06, 2024, 07:13:38 AM »
Quote from: Tiger_In_Sicily on February 05, 2024, 04:53:11 PM
Should have retired. Will not play the full season. Selfish , taking a spot of a kid we could develop. Was a great defender in his day but now a liability. I bet by round  14:he will retire

Actually, I don’t see him as selfish. I think he believes he can genuinely contribute. As I said, he doesn’t need the money.
I am not sure why he thinks he can contribute meaningfully to the seniors. Which, to me, is the issue.
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“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1288 on: February 06, 2024, 08:37:58 AM »
Let's just wait and see what happens. If his body is still failing him before the mid season draft I have no doubt either he or the club will call time like Grigg. If he is going ok then he more then deserves to play the season out. Loyalty is important...
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Re: Dylan Grimes [merged]
« Reply #1289 on: February 06, 2024, 06:44:32 PM »
Quote from: Tiger_In_Sicily on February 05, 2024, 10:35:33 PM
He was no doubt a champion, but is no longer. He is cooked

A champion player will remain a champion. Their form will tail off with age like everyone else but their achievements and contributions are cemented in our history.

I don’t think he has been the same player since 2021 let alone 2023 or 2022 but if there’s one thing I’ll never question with grimesy is his selflessness.
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