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Jack Grimes

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Ironic, isn't it? That Swift, my pick for our PP, killed it for the Eagles, and a guy that's been on the list for a year is the one getting taken out of sides. Grimes had no extreme problems with his body before he was drafted either, from memory.

Wait and see I guess... no reason to throw the baby out with the bathwater... but I am getting sick of this club's injury list.

I thought that Grimes missed a fair chunk of his last season in the TAC Cup, which wasn't back related.

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    sidebottom is the go for gumbleton

    Sidebottom is about 30K more though isn't he?

    I've got Grimes but Hill/Hurley should cover him as emergencies/reserves.

    Hoping Old Man Rivers holds up . . . Actually my entire backline are about the most injury prone players possible thinking about it . . . :unsure:

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    Ironic, isn't it? That Swift, my pick for our PP, killed it for the Eagles, and a guy that's been on the list for a year is the one getting taken out of sides. Grimes had no extreme problems with his body before he was drafted either, from memory.

    Wait and see I guess... no reason to throw the baby out with the bathwater... but I am getting sick of this club's injury list.

    Where's the irony? What has Grimes got to do with Swift? Grimes missed most of his final year of footy with stress fractures of the back. If anything it supports the reasons why we did not pick up Swift. Has anyone considered that because Grimes has had back issues but we are actually being extra cautious with any issues or soreness he may have in that region. That is good long term management.

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    Hey Guys, I just heard on SEN that Jack would miss the first month of footy. A bit of a set back but its not the end of the world and at least it wasnt a flair up of the same injury that kept him out last year.

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    Bugger!!! :angry:

    Grimesy has arguably been the most impressive of our youngsters so far this PS and was looking primed for a huge year. Here's hoping he doesn't miss too much footy. It might stuff a few ppl's rising star bet's up just a little... :o

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    Another back injury.

    This is not good at all.

    Damn, now I have to replace him in my fantasy footy team, oh no I am devastated who can I buy instead!!!! (Kidding, as if i play that crap)

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    Hey Guys, I just heard on SEN that Jack would miss the first month of footy. A bit of a set back but its not the end of the world and at least it wasnt a flair up of the same injury that kept him out last year.

    When it comes to back injuries, "missing the first month of footy", is probably the best case scenario or a guesstimate.

    Andrew Bogut was suffering back soreness early in the season, and was considered a day by day proposition of returning. When he did return after a few weeks out, he played a few games and then missed the rest of the season.

    Call me a skeptic, but I'm worried about Grimes playing senior football before mid-year.

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    I thought that Grimes missed a fair chunk of his last season in the TAC Cup, which wasn't back related.

    I see. Wasn't aware of that.

    Where's the irony? What has Grimes got to do with Swift? Grimes missed most of his final year of footy with stress fractures of the back. If anything it supports the reasons why we did not pick up Swift. Has anyone considered that because Grimes has had back issues but we are actually being extra cautious with any issues or soreness he may have in that region. That is good long term management.

    Ok. Calm down. I was under the impression Grimes was recruited with little or no injury history. Swift on the other hand has 2 knees before he's old enough to drive... The irony is that (I had thought) we recruited one guy as a relatively injury free blue-collar mid one season, and overlooked the injury prone talent in the next, and their fortunes had reversed.

    Clear as mud?

    Now that I hear he had a history, that destroys the irony. My mistake. The Swift thing wasn't brought up by me, but if he turns out to be a star I'm going to be pretty [censored], as we could have picked him up. I'm just one of the ones who thought he was worth the risk. As I said above, time will tell.

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    swift prob will be a very good player possibly star.

    But who says blease and straus wont.

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    When it comes to back injuries, "missing the first month of footy", is probably the best case scenario or a guesstimate.

    Andrew Bogut was suffering back soreness early in the season, and was considered a day by day proposition of returning. When he did return after a few weeks out, he played a few games and then missed the rest of the season.

    Call me a skeptic, but I'm worried about Grimes playing senior football before mid-year.

    I wouldn't call you a skeptic at all! Back injuries can cripple an athlete and the fact Jack has suffered allot of back problems at such a young age isnt a good sign. Lets hope that as he gets older and stronger he can manage it because he could be a great player. Lets hope the footy gods cut us some slack! God knows we deserve it.

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    I thought that Grimes missed a fair chunk of his last season in the TAC Cup, which wasn't back related.

    Jack Grimes was considered by many scouts to be a top 5 or 6 pick. The reason he got to 14 was because most clubs were loathe to pick him up because of what I heard to be a history of back complaints. I hope this is not related to the same injury or we may have another J Rivers on our hands. Grimer is my greatest excitement about this year, I just hope we see him play at least half a season.

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    I WAS RIGHT! I told u all 2.5 wks ago he was injured and noone believed me!

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    While it is bad news!

    It gives the other blokes an opportunity. Jetta, Cheney, Bail, Bennel etc.

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    I WAS RIGHT! I told u all 2.5 wks ago he was injured and noone believed me!

    I'm sorry, but how are you still posting here?

    Gotta love my fellow moderators and their inability to properly suspend posters... :rolleyes:;)

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    I WAS RIGHT! I told u all 2.5 wks ago he was injured and noone believed me!

    no you're just a muppet who wanted to spread vitriol about our players.

    i'm glad you are taking joy out of a relatively serious injury that an up and coming player has sustained.

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    I WAS RIGHT! I told u all 2.5 wks ago he was injured and noone believed me!

    Flikker op, occo, you are a [censored] of the highest order.

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    I thought this fark was banned for a year.

    He is... now... administrative error.

    Sorry all, carry on.

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    This must be so frustrating for the bloke.

    He seems like a tough kid though.

    Cheney would have to have a spot sewn up now, surely.

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    one thing about having such an inexperienced developing list is that there is little difference between players 18~30. In that the replacement for any of them is likely to have played almost exactly the same amount of games (i.e. none!)

    Grimes has only played 1 game so if we replace him with a kid on debut we're losing one game of experience! time in the system is a consideration though.

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