Jack Grimes

[Doggo 32]

GRIMEY!!!!

So cool and composed for a 3rd gamer. I have to keep reminding myself he's so young, he certainly doesn't play that way. Looks like a 10-year veteran already.

[45HG 1,539]

Absolute legend. Whelan mark two, when whelan cleaned up aker i almost went home because it was so good

[ickey_11 145]

surely you jest. 22 games in a season? without getting injured?

edit: he missed round 17, and played in the first final (we lost to essendon by 5 points). apparently he did get injured.

Rivers missed a game because of "general soreness". Considering it was his first year not a surprise.

[heartbeatstrue 57]

Absolute legend. Whelan mark two, when whelan cleaned up aker i almost went home because it was so good

Grimes was fantastic today, great potential. he'll cement himself into the side very quickly.

Whelan helping Aker do a handstand was very funny!

[deanox 9,912]

Rivers missed a game because of "general soreness". Considering it was his first year not a surprise.

so he actually managed a full season without an injury? wow.

hopefully he can repeat that in the future.

[Adam The God 30,217]

How were his two 70 metre kick outs too. I thought he was very exciting today too.

[Ryan Dee 140]

How were his two 70 metre kick outs too. I thought he was very exciting today too.

I think you must have forgot about 10m square. So lets say 60. But still very very good.

[Adam The God 30,217]

I think you must have forgot about 10m square. So lets say 60. But still very very good.

True :D

Both kicks resulted in Melbourne marks. One to Sylvia (I think) and one for PJ (who had another good game btw).

[Ryan Dee 140]

His kicking reminds me of Drummond

Just for interest read this article. (very old)

Jack Grimes is an extremely impressive person and possesses natural leadership qualities. Suffered season ending back fractures which is worrying as it is an overuse injury and one that may scare off clubs a touch.

Strengths: A ball magnet! Is able to win his own ball and has the tank to keep running and accumulate possessions. He is extremely strong in one on one contests and excels at stoppages. He reads the play well and runs to space to collect possessions.

Weaknesses: I am not a big rap for Grimes kicking although he often disposes of the ball under extreme pressure. He isn’t the fastest player in the TAC which means he rarely breaks lines. He is a workhorse when buyers are often looking for stallions.

Question marks: Will a lack of athleticism hold him back?

Draft Prediction: 15-40. I think his stocks may rise during testing.

Stats: TAC 2007. Grimes only played 9 games this year. However he averaged near 28 disposals per game. Unfortunately of his 209 kicks, 75 were ineffective. He only handballed 48 times which means his kick to handball ratio is about 4 to 1. I would like Grimes to kick less and use his ball winning skills to create run and free better kicks

[deanox 9,912]

where do we see grimes playing in 4-5 years? is he a half back flanker for his career or will he move into the midfield? if players like bleese and strauss come through, will he get a shot in the centre?

[Ryan Dee 140]

where do we see grimes playing in 4-5 years? is he a half back flanker for his career or will he move into the midfield? if players like bleese and strauss come through, will he get a shot in the centre?

He is not very quick. He couls still play in the midfield but I can see him playing a josh drummond type role. His fantastic kicking skills could free up Davey for a more attacking position.

[Keepin up with the Joneses 48]

where do we see grimes playing in 4-5 years? is he a half back flanker for his career or will he move into the midfield? if players like bleese and strauss come through, will he get a shot in the centre?

The game he played yesterday reminded me of a game Joel Selwood played in his first season against us at he MCG when he was a late replacement for Nathan Ablett pulling out. I was amazed at how someone with then only 7 I think games experience could appear so composed and read the game so well.

No-one is lauding Joel Selwoods speeed, however most people recognize him as being one of the future absolute elite.

Jack tested a 16.1 beep test in his TAC year, so his endurance is elite. Will definetely be playing midfield in the future.

[Ryan Dee 140]

Grimes - 23 touches.

[45HG 1,539]

15?

[Ryan Dee 140]

15?

Check the time of post.

[MadAsHell 4,212]

Will be the round 11 NAB rising star nominee when we knock off the Filth.

[45HG 1,539]

Oh

[Jaded No More 68,887]

According to Brock, he will be an absolute star for the MFC... and I promise me and Brock did not coordinate that conversation in advance

[Einstein 1]

I've read people say Grimes looks as though he has already played 100 games. I'm not sure about that, but he does look comfortable out on the ground and in the thick of it for a guy who just played a handful of games.

It's exciting to think what he will be doing once has played 100 games.

Can't wait.

[Adam The God 30,217]

He is not very quick. He couls still play in the midfield but I can see him playing a josh drummond type role. His fantastic kicking skills could free up Davey for a more attacking position.

Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. In a way he'll kind of be taking Wheatley's half back role. Obviously, Wheatley's strength is his long, accurate kicking. The next Wheatley?

[Freak 100]

wot da fek. grimes does not having foot skills remotely comparable to wheately. Grimes is criticised for his kicking skills whereas wheately's boot was the sole reason he made a career for himself.

[Adam The God 30,217]

wot da fek. grimes does not having foot skills remotely comparable to wheately. Grimes is criticised for his kicking skills whereas wheately's boot was the sole reason he made a career for himself.

It's a bit of a stretch comparing his kicking to Wheately, admittedly, but from what I've seen of him so far and particularly the other night he might be that player.

[Jarka 767]

wot da fek. grimes does not having foot skills remotely comparable to wheately. Grimes is criticised for his kicking skills whereas wheately's boot was the sole reason he made a career for himself.

I agree Freak, however I think Grimes has more of a football brain than Wheatley. Although Wheatley is a suberb kick his decision making is often slow and poor, while Grimes' is the opposite.

Give Grimes the luxury of experience and I believe he'll be a far superior player.

[Ryan Dee 140]

wot da fek. grimes does not having foot skills remotely comparable to wheately. Grimes is criticised for his kicking skills whereas wheately's boot was the sole reason he made a career for himself.

Wheatly had played how many games and his how old?

wheatly was no where near as good as grimes at the same age.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

Perhaps we should be fair to the kid and say that Grimes is the next Jack Grimes.