Grimes hopes to become Tigers leaderHerald-Sun
15 December 2015THE working year might be winding down for most, but Richmond defender Dylan Grimes says the Tigers know they’ll have their work cut out for them in Palm Cove this week.
The team travelled to Queensland on Sunday and got stuck straight into training in sticky conditions, with Grimes saying getting the side — particularly younger players — comfortable is a priority.
He might be just 24 years old, but Grimes is hopeful that the camp can provide him with an opportunity to step up as a leader in 2016.
“Personally, it’s a good opportunity for me to work on my leadership skills, being surrounded with a lot of young guys this year,” he told the club website.
“(There’s) a lot of new faces in the backline as well.
“I’m really looking to have some fun and get stuck into camp.”
Grimes says coach Damien Hardwick’s penchant for competition is well-known, with the group excited at the prospect of having to fight for their spot.
“There’s a lot of competition for spots this year, given that we’ve brought some really good talent into the club and some good players from other clubs as well,” he said.
“This is the first opportunity to pin the ears back and really lock horns and fight for that position.
“Everyone’s fighting for a spot for Round 1, and there’s certainly a few up for grabs. It’s going to be really exciting to see what some of the young guys can produce.”
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