Jack Dyer Medal 2021 Thurs Aug 26 / Dylan Grimes won the JDM

[one-eyed]

Who takes home your club's best and fairest? We make the call

Sarah Black
afl.com.au
18 August 2021



Jack Riewoldt

It's set to be another thrilling count for the Jack Dyer Medal after another year of injuries to top players ruled out some of the usual suspects. Just four players have played every game, one of which being veteran forward Riewoldt. The 32-year-old has only been goalless once on his way to 48 majors, as well as averaging 11 disposals and five marks a game, and won a few games off his own boot. Shai Bolton tailed off in the second half of the year, while the Tigers' "Mr Fix It" in Liam Baker could be in for his best result ever and Jayden Short is a chance to go back-to-back.

Other contenders: Liam Baker, Jayden Short, Jack Graham, Shai Bolton

How they vote: Every player is awarded between zero and five votes after each match.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/666112/who-takes-home-your-club-s-best-and-fairest-we-make-the-call

[Tiger Khosh]

Honestly have no idea. So many players have had long patches of poor form this season. First half of the year you’d probably say Shai but don’t think he’ll poll much after the bye. If it wasn’t for his injury I think Nank would be a lock.

[FooffooValve]

If you've played most games, you've got a fair chance! Jack Graham will be up there I reckon.

[Go Richo 12]

Jack Graham

[taztiger4]

Dylan Grimes

[Fluffy Tiger]

Tough one with so many players missing big Chunks of the season.

Probably Shai but his second half of the season has been ordinary.

[Knighter]

Grimes
Bolton
Baker

In that order

[Tigeritis™©®]

Graham.

[Diocletian]

Grimes has had a very average year by his lofty standards...

[Tiger Khosh]

Grimes has had a very average year by his lofty standards...

Agree. Whole backline has been out of form for the majority of the season. Although you can say the same about the midfield and forward line. Hard to know which ones to blame for which - prob all a result of each other.

[Willy]

Grimes has had a very average year by his lofty standards...

Agree. Although it's not exactly a formidable field with our bnf this year.

I'll go with Fridge.

[mightytiges]

Bolton would've been favourite up to the bye but his form has dropped off since then.

I was critical of Baker for a few weeks there about a month ago but his form has returned since then playing different roles. He also had a good start to the year. So he'll be my guess to win our B&F.

Graham, Grimes and Jack to finish off the top 5.

[one-eyed]

Richmond website will stream the 2021 Jack Dyer Medal event live from 6pm AEST this Thursday, August 26.


2021 JACK DYER MEDAL KEY TIMINGS

(APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

6.00pm - Event begins with host's welcome and highlights package
6.15pm - Address from President, Peggy O’Neal
6.20pm - Address from captain Trent Cotchin
6.25pm - Milestone/debutant vision and panel discussion
6.32pm - AFLW highlights & Richo Q&A with Kate Sheahan,
                   VFL highlights and announcement of Guinane Medal (VFL Best and Fairest)
6.40pm - Round 1 – 8 votes
6.45pm - Address from coach Damien Hardwick
6.50pm - Michael Roach Leading Goalkicker Award
6.55pm - David Mandie Community Award
7.00pm - Round 9 – 16 votes
7.05pm - Bill Cosgrove/Harry Jenkins Best First Year Player Award
7.10pm - Francis Bourke Award
7.15pm - Round 17 – 23 votes
7.18pm - Announce 10th – 4th
7.20pm - Announce Top 3, with winners' Q&A with host and toast to the Jack Dyer Medallist
7.35pm - Formalities conclude

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1006777/2021-jack-dyer-medal-live

[WilliamPowell]

Dylan Grimes for me

With Jack Graham & Liam Baker as my "smokies"

I reckon KMac was a show before he did his hammy

Bolton dropped off the 2nd half of the season

[Damo]

Not Patrick Naish