What to do with Griffiths this year????

[Stripes]

A great deal of hope has been pinned on our young recruit Benny Griffiths. We all hope he will become our next star Half Forward to compliment Jack but we are wary of his shoulder concerns.

So should be bring him back at all this year and if so, then when and for how long?

Who will make side for his return given the improved performance of Miller and Vickery both individually and structurally?

The old cop out line of - let the coaches decide - isn't good enough! What's your opinion   ???

[Stripes]

I would suggest that Griffiths should probably stay in the Reserves all year. If he does make a return then I would want it to be near the latter part of the year after he has had time to regain fitness and faith in his shoulders. In addition I wouldn't want him to return if he is still too undersized to play as a leading forward against any of the other monster defenders of the competition. Vickery is no giant body wise yet but Griffiths will be very light on in the upper body when he first returns.

Secondly I wouldn't want him to come in and take Millers place yet until he inconclusively earns it. I feel Miller has been great for the team so far this year in terms of structure, experience and tactically to divert attention away from Jack and Vickery while bringing the ball to ground for King, Nahas and co. Unless he is 100% ready I don't think Griffiths should return until much later in the year.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I'm not sure if you want others to contribute to this thread.   ???but I'd say play him when he's ready and form warrants a game

[Willy]

Keep in mind that Griffith's inclusion in the side is not necessarily at the expense of Miller. He can play in defense. Might have been a good option for Minson yesterday.

[Stripes]

I'm not sure if you want others to contribute to this thread.   ???but I'd say play him when he's ready and form warrants a game

No I just plan on using it as a Blog I write a series of questions at the end of each post which I answer with my next post so please stop interrupting  

I wonder though if they may bring him back into the side as soon as he is fit rather than as soon as he earns it?

[Stripes]

Keep in mind that Griffith's inclusion in the side is not necessarily at the expense of Miller. He can play in defense. Might have been a good option for Minson yesterday.

It seems like our forwardline has suddenly become a strength for us, probably helped with the extra assistance they are getting from the midfield but it is our defence that appears the most vulnerable. So perhaps you're right - is he any good as a defender though?

[Francois Jackson]

when fit should be getting as many games as we can into him.

Honestly how can he be no worse than a fully fit Nason or Graham.

I would keep him at Coburg for the next few weeks then set him up for a return immediately after that

[cub]

Simple! If he's right to go! he's right to go!

[TigerTimeII]

when he is ready he must play chf and miller must go to chb

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I'm not sure if you want others to contribute to this thread.   ???but I'd say play him when he's ready and form warrants a game

No I just plan on using it as a Blog I write a series of questions at the end of each post which I answer with my next post so please stop interrupting  

I wonder though if they may bring him back into the side as soon as he is fit rather than as soon as he earns it?

 

Just treat like he is one of 42, he's plenty good enough to play just needs match fitness.

[Stripes]

Did Miller play more forward or back for Melbourne?

The club really needs to be ultra-cautious with Griffiths in my opinion. He's just too valuable for us. How did he go for Coburg reserves in terms of contested marking?

[WilliamPowell]

Did Miller play more forward or back for Melbourne?

Early on back, later on up forward - played forward against us alot and kicked goals 

[JVT]

I wouldn't waste Griff down back, put him at CHF, if Miller can't work in the same forward line then he can go down back . . . of course, when form, fitness (and strength in his shoulders) are up.

[Oiafi]

Play him once he is fit and has earned a spot. Just like everyone else.

[TigerLand]

Play the full year in the reserves.

- Gets confidence in his ability
- Gets confidence in his fitness and shoulders
- Minimal pressure from fans to develop quicker as a KPP

Unless he has multiple BOG's in a row guys like Post, Browne etc should be tried before Benny G, if anything for list management reasons.

Benny G has tasted AFL and never been in a losing side. He'll have the passion and desire for it and a full VFL year would be a great stepping stone for a big pre season for him.