Shaun Grigg [merged]

[Diocletian]

Yeah good on him but smart list managers would either delist or offer no more than one year.

[MintOnLamb]

You mean is it possible that someone, somewhere is the exact opposite of Jack Riewoldt?

Would you like to clarify this comment?

[Diocletian]

You mean is it possible that someone, somewhere is the exact opposite of Jack Riewoldt?

Would you like to clarify this comment?

"I hate Jack" is what he meant.

[one-eyed]

Inside knowledge ignites Grigg's season: Hardwick

Peter Ryan 
afl.com.au
May 28, 2015


RETURNING to a familiar 'inside' role has Richmond midfielder Shaun Grigg in career-best form, Tigers' coach Damien Hardwick says.

The 27-year-old has been in exceptional form in the past two weeks, kick-starting the Tigers' season with the first goal of the second quarter against Collingwood.

His contested possession numbers have been trending upwards and he has been a significant factor in the Tigers past two wins.

He sits third for score assists at the club, fourth for tackles, fourth for inside 50s and wins the ball forward of centre.

Hardwick said it was no coincidence Grigg was playing his best footy after recently turning 27 and with 132 games experience under his belt.

But he also admitted the leap in form had coincided with him playing a role more natural to him than he had been in recent seasons.

"We've moved him back into his natural role, which has been inside, and his contested ball numbers have risen, his ability to win clearances has been outstanding," Hardwick said.

"In years previous we've probably plonked him on the wing because we've required him to play that role."

Grigg joined Richmond at the start of 2011 after being traded for Andrew Collins.

He has played 89 games with the Tigers.

"Overall, you ask Shaun where his best footy is played and it is in the middle," Hardwick said.

"That is why we got him across from Carlton and we have managed to slot him back in there. He has performed really well."

Another Shaun who crossed from Carlton to Richmond is Shaun Hampson, who Hardwick said was in line for selection against Essendon.

"He's improved enormously. We're really happy with his progression as a player … he's been able to push forward in the [VFL] last few weeks and kick goals every week so he is trending in the right way," Hardwick said.

"He's only 27 years of age so he has got a bright footy future ahead of him."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-28/griggs-move-inside-reinvigorates-his-career-says-hardwick

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An admission to "plonking" players into adverse positions

[lamington]

Other than Jake King moved forward, I can't think of any other incidence where him shifting a player out of their 'original' position paid off. The closest thing is Lids off HB and still he never played that roll to a Hodge like level. Funnily enough he's extremely well settled as half forward rotating with midfield/on ball duties.

[WA Tiger]

Going along very well is Grigg, playing his part in the team nicely.

[Tigeritis™©®]

He had improved. Well done and keep up the good work.

[tony_montana]

Other than Jake King moved forward, I can't think of any other incidence where him shifting a player out of their 'original' position paid off. The closest thing is Lids off HB and still he never played that roll to a Hodge like level. Funnily enough he's extremely well settled as half forward rotating with midfield/on ball duties.

That's the possie he played most of his junior career lam, the way he has performed since moving into the role this time last year makes you wonder why it wasn't done earlier in his career. Absolute gun playing that role and haven't seen him beaten yet. Gets the same umbers he got at HB or midfield but seems so much more damaging now

[bojangles17]

Yep playing best footy of his career, can't  blame for not pursuing lids as a  mid ,being gifted  in all areas, no doubt he s having greatest impact of all playing that O Keefe style HF , let's keep it that way 

[Yeahright]

Other than Jake King moved forward, I can't think of any other incidence where him shifting a player out of their 'original' position paid off. The closest thing is Lids off HB and still he never played that roll to a Hodge like level. Funnily enough he's extremely well settled as half forward rotating with midfield/on ball duties.

That's the possie he played most of his junior career lam, the way he has performed since moving into the role this time last year makes you wonder why it wasn't done earlier in his career. Absolute gun playing that role and haven't seen him beaten yet. Gets the same umbers he got at HB or midfield but seems so much more damaging now

That Simon White dud from Carlton

[Francois Jackson]

Trade him at seasons end. An absolute must IMO

Will get a pick in the 20's you would think.

We need quality not some spud who performs when he realised his contract was running out

[Penelope]

so despite his role changing to something he more suited to, you still think his form is due to contractual status ?

[Francois Jackson]

Yes but it's MO so doesn't mean it's right. I


Happy to be proven wrong

I saw Gibbs role change too last year and gee what a year he had.

Final year of a contract has an effect on most players performance.

[Gigantor]

Angus how about we put him on endless one year deals....If he doesn't like it,see ya later