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2009 Player Review - # 16 Jack Grimes

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I am curious. If you were to rate players on their absolute potential where would Grimes rate?

That's a good question. I have no idea where Grimes' ceiling is, but it'll be interesting to look back after 5 years or so on the list. We've seen plenty of times in the past with players hitting their ceiling almost immediately (like Bartram). I doubt that's the case here, but even if it is then we've got a good player on our hands. If it's not ... :wub:

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    I've a funny feeling that grimes will just slowly get better over the next several years - we won't see a breakout year. All of a sudden, he'll be in our to 5 players and have gotten there without a fuss.

    That said, he is not a gun now - he is quite a ways from it really. I'm awfully sick of players with 'potential' not really kicking on - that's where Grimes is now.

    The big concern is whether his body will be up to it.

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    shows potential to be a good player.

    star? im not decided, but i am excited as he looks like being a solid 200 gamer for the club, no fuss player who does most things right. he will get 200 games on merit, not just because he is around, but i am not sure whether he will be a competition star just yet. if he is it will be as a 30 possession a game workhorse not a damaging game breaker.

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    You can see why the club was so torn over whether to pick Morton or Grimes with #4 in the draft. Grimes is going to be a superstar.... I wonder what odds Centrebet are offering on Grimes to win the 2012 Brownlow... hmmm....

    haha his odds would be rediculous mate. Lucky for us we picked Morton dont want to ruin the Grimes love but he is a much better player. Morton slips under the radar about on this site. He has had some massive wraps from the likes of Nathan Buckley. I think he will become an excellent A grader whilst with Grimes im a bit undecided

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    That's a good question. I have no idea where Grimes' ceiling is, but it'll be interesting to look back after 5 years or so on the list. We've seen plenty of times in the past with players hitting their ceiling almost immediately (like Bartram). I doubt that's the case here, but even if it is then we've got a good player on our hands. If it's not ... :wub:

    Bartram started his career with a top 8 side around him, it's alot easy to look good with a better team around you.

    Grimes will be the real deal, if injury doesn't get the better of him.

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    I am curious. If you were to rate players on their absolute potential where would Grimes rate?

    Morton is a more devastating kick, finds the ball at will, almost 10cm taller and is a top5 runner at the club(I am aware that Grimes is also very good at the beep test).

    We have other potentially great players: Watts, Frawley, Sylvia, Garland, Blease (apparently) and Jurrah. Where does Grimes' absolute best game place him in this bunch?

    One thing in his favour is his hunger and commitment.

    You left out 'courage.'

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    I've a funny feeling that grimes will just slowly get better over the next several years - we won't see a breakout year. All of a sudden, he'll be in our to 5 players and have gotten there without a fuss.

    That said, he is not a gun now - he is quite a ways from it really. I'm awfully sick of players with 'potential' not really kicking on - that's where Grimes is now.

    The big concern is whether his body will be up to it.

    Good Assessment timD

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    I am curious. If you were to rate players on their absolute potential where would Grimes rate?

    Morton is a more devastating kick, finds the ball at will, almost 10cm taller and is a top5 runner at the club(I am aware that Grimes is also very good at the beep test).

    We have other potentially great players: Watts, Frawley, Sylvia, Garland, Blease (apparently) and Jurrah. Where does Grimes' absolute best game place him in this bunch?

    One thing in his favour is his hunger and commitment. As I mentioned in the Maric thread, it is one thing to be talented and another to be driven enough to get the most out of your talent.

    How would you rate Lenny Hayes vs Brendan Goddard?Kirk vs Goodes? I can see Grimes being a star in the Hayes/Bartel/Kirk mould. A pure footballer with no amazing athletic traits who gets the most out of his talents. Nothing wrong with that for mine.

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