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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #210 on: October 17, 2010, 12:26:09 PM »
I'd like to see Griffiths (4), Astbury (6) Nason (20's) and Grimes (20s) all get new numbers

The only player I would consider giving number 4 to is Dustin Martin

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but i hope dustin stays 36 and makes that number his own

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #211 on: October 18, 2010, 03:12:36 PM »
If it's #22 he'll be the best to wear it in 25 years lol

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trent nicholls was a great lil player, dont know why he never went further
LMAO He was NOT a great little player. He was average at best and very soft. Geez don't we glorify the past
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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #212 on: October 18, 2010, 03:56:02 PM »
Nathan Bower, the Peter Matera Specialist! What a blast

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #213 on: October 18, 2010, 04:04:12 PM »
trent nicholls was a great lil player, dont know why he never went further

X if you ever bump into or attend a function at which Michael Tuck is speaking ask him about Trent Nicholls and the day a 37/38 (i am guessing he was about that age)  year old Michael Tuck playing for the hawks ran down a 21/22 year old Trent Nicholls from behind after chasing him all the way from the half back line to the half forward line...it is a funny story and therein lies your answer why trent never went any further at us or at north though he did play over 100 games

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Shaun Grigg aims to hurt sides with left foot (Herald-Sun)
« Reply #214 on: November 12, 2010, 06:16:09 AM »
Shaun Grigg aims to hurt sides with left foot
Jon Ralph
Herald Sun
November 12, 2010


NEW Richmond midfielder Shaun Grigg plans to hurt opposition sides with his left foot after constant criticism of his disposal at Carlton.

The Blues swapped Grigg for Tiger forward Andrew Collins during trade week and he is already feeling at home at Punt Rd.

Speaking for the first time about his move to Richmond, Grigg said he was desperate for more opportunities after waiting until Round 14 to crack Carlton's side this year.

Known as a tough inside player whose ability to win the hard ball compensates for his lack of polish, the 22-year-old is keen to make his left foot a weapon.

"I focused in the second half of the year on score assists, and that is one of the things I keep an eye out for, so definitely going inside 50 I want to be able to hurt teams," he told the Herald Sun.

"I don't really worry about what other people have to say. I am working hard at training and want to give the Tigers midfielders a chop out, whether it's inside or outside on the wing. If the coach wants me to pinch-hit in the backline or whatever, I will do what he wants."

In his four years at Carlton, he had only one season - 2008 - in which he played more than 10 games.

He played the last seven home-and-away games last season before missing the Blues' elimination final defeat by Sydney with a calf injury, but by then he knew it was time to head elsewhere.

"I wanted to play consistent senior footy, so I sought out what my options were, and once I sat down with Damian (Hardwick) it was pretty clear Richmond was the team I wanted to play for.

"Carlton are a good team and I hold no grudges with anyone at the Blues. I was happy for them to pick me up four years ago."

The deal done, Grigg escaped to Asia to allow the decision to sink in.

"I went over to Thailand and Fiji and got away from it all after the trade. I didn't take my phone away, and it was good just to clear my head and refresh," he said.

"Changing clubs is pretty hard. You don't understand how hard until you go through it. But now it's all done and I am ready to go."

He is likely to be joined by Brad Miller, who has quit Melbourne and is training with Richmond, and former Essendon midfielder Bachar Houli.

"The Tigers have lost a bit of experience in the last few years, so if we can pick him (Miller) up on the rookie list he will be a good mature body," Grigg said.

"If we can get Bachar in the pre-season draft he will add to the midfield depth as well."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/shaun-grigg-aims-to-hurt-sides-with-left-foot/story-e6frf9jf-1225952398814

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #215 on: November 12, 2010, 07:45:07 AM »
Proof will be in the pudding if he can improve his footskills.
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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #216 on: November 12, 2010, 07:47:38 AM »
I'm surprised to read his kicking is his weakness. I thought we weren't recruiting poor kicks any more.

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #217 on: November 12, 2010, 08:02:37 AM »
I had no probs with us trading Collo but it's why I considered this a sideways trade. We traded a decent kick but skinny Collo for a solid body but suspect kick in Grigg.
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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #218 on: November 12, 2010, 08:17:33 AM »
first thing i did was ask my brother a mad Blue fan about his kicking and he goes to most games and says

"look he can be a good player but his kicking lets him down"

get used to it people i say

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #219 on: November 12, 2010, 08:25:48 AM »
From the little i've seen his kicking isn't as big an issue as some make out. Not elite, but passable.

He averaged two score assists a game last year, ranked 13th in the league, so must have been doing something right.

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #220 on: November 12, 2010, 09:15:49 AM »
trent nicholls was a great lil player, dont know why he never went further

X if you ever bump into or attend a function at which Michael Tuck is speaking ask him about Trent Nicholls and the day a 37/38 (i am guessing he was about that age)  year old Michael Tuck playing for the hawks ran down a 21/22 year old Trent Nicholls from behind after chasing him all the way from the half back line to the half forward line...it is a funny story and therein lies your answer why trent never went any further at us or at north though he did play over 100 games

he was playing injured you tool, injuries wrecked him, he aint the 1st player that happened too and wont be the last

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #221 on: November 12, 2010, 09:39:52 AM »
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firstly thanks for the insult ( like being called a tool)

secondly i presume that your internet is connected to stage coaches and smoke signals as I posted that on 18 October

thirdly, if I am a tool - and Trent played injured and injuries wrecked him then didnt you just answer your own question - trent nicholls a great lil player, dont know why he never went further  :wallywink

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #222 on: November 12, 2010, 12:26:17 PM »
X
firstly thanks for the insult ( like being called a tool)

secondly i presume that your internet is connected to stage coaches and smoke signals as I posted that on 18 October

thirdly, if I am a tool - and Trent played injured and injuries wrecked him then didnt you just answer your own question - trent nicholls a great lil player, dont know why he never went further  :wallywink

have a nice day

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #223 on: November 12, 2010, 04:57:21 PM »
RFC site says Shaun Grigg will wear guernsey No. 6 in his first year with the Tigers.

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Re: Shaun Grigg to Richmond (Official) [merged]
« Reply #224 on: November 12, 2010, 07:43:24 PM »
RFC site says Shaun Grigg will wear guernsey No. 6 in his first year with the Tigers.

Interesting though players had to earn their stripes at the club before warranting a low number. Hopefully Grigg can earn it with his play this year :thumbsup