The Andrew Moore Thread (2009-15)

[whatwhat say what 18,872]

Would happily have Moore at the club but would've thought Grimes was rated a little bit higher than him.

Maybe grimes and our fourth rounder moving in one direction for Moore and a third rounder.

[MadAsHell 4,088]

That would depend on someone offering something acceptable first I am sure he wouldn't be delisted.

Agree with you there.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Now I have heard it all. Grimes is copping it for racking up too much of the ball to boost his SuperCoach points hahaha.

It would be so much better if he went into his shell and had 10-15 touches a game. That will do me, he can't win.

Edited September 19, 2015 by Forest Demon

[Binmans PA 25,942]

Not sure former Melbourne captain means anything anymore Red.

It shouldn't. Grimes is in the same basket as Matt Jones and Terlich and should be moved on if we wish to improve.

[MadAsHell 4,088]

Now I have hear it all. Grimes is copping it for racking up too much of the ball to boost his SuperCoach points hahaha.

It would be so much better if he went into his shell and had 10-15 touches a game. That will do me, he can't win.

My interpretation of what my source said is that Grimes is more concerned about getting touches/his own game then he is playing his role.

On the flip side you have someone like Garland who gets criticized a lot on here for not being attacking enough, yet the coaches still had him 7th in the B&F.

As for Moore though, i think he fits our needs nicely. Big bodied mid who can also do a job forward and in defence. A definite get for me!

[Dee Dee 1,042]

Anyone watch the footy these days. Andrew Moore helps MFC like Vandenburg, Harmes etc. Competitive. Tough. Mature body. Good skills. Would be a handy addition.

We can steal him in swap for say MFC pick 45 (3rd rounder). He is behind a strong midfield at Port.

I believe Aiden Riley was going to do big things for us as well, but didn't.

He too was competitive, tough etc. (OK had to overcome a broken leg), but many on here were salivating at the prospect of seeing "Pig Dog" Riley breaking bones in the red and blue. It all came to little!

Moore may well be different, but if he can't get a sniff at Port, it's probably not worth the gamble.

[mo64 5,209]

Now I have hear it all. Grimes is copping it for racking up too much of the ball to boost his SuperCoach points hahaha.

It would be so much better if he went into his shell and had 10-15 touches a game. That will do me, he can't win.

I think it's just an analogy for a player who racks up meaningless possessions without hurting the opposition. Grimes has been dropped or made sub a few times this year, even though his possession numbers have been ok. This makes you think that the FD aren't that rapt with his game.

Players can hurt their own side by calling for the ball short and wide, hence allowing the opposition to structure their defence. I've felt that Grimes and Garland are the biggest culprits at doing this at Melbourne.

[jumbo returns 6,486]

From the same cut of Yarra Valley Grammar rejects that included Blease and Gysberts.

Falls over every second week with injury.

No way......however, if Aaron Young was available, I'd go askin.....

[dee-luded 2,958]

Would happily have Moore at the club but would've thought Grimes was rated a little bit higher than him.

Maybe grimes and our fourth rounder moving in one direction for Moore and a third rounder.

I'd like to give Grimesy one more season to prove himself, & at 98 games played, adds a twist to this.

having said that, I am definately interested in us working with A Moore, to get him going in AFL.

[dee-luded 2,958]

From the same cut of Yarra Valley Grammar rejects that included Blease and Gysberts.

Falls over every second week with injury.

No way......however, if Aaron Young was available, I'd go askin.....

thats an interesting observation Jumbo; culture issues in that timeframe-environment ?

[Young Dee 1,302]

I'd like to give Grimesy one more season to prove himself, & at 98 games played, adds a twist to this.

having said that, I am definately interested in us working with A Moore, to get him going in AFL.

He is 26 - how many chances does he need?

Id keep him only if we don't plan to bring in another small back (Jetta and Salem definitely ahead)

[jumbo returns 6,486]

thats an interesting observation Jumbo; culture issues in that timeframe-environment ?

Not really, D-L...just sensational school footy players that couldn't / wouldn't work hard enough to take the next step. But, Andrew Moore is always injured, hence my hesitation.

[Mach5 4,482]

I think it's just an analogy for a player who racks up meaningless possessions without hurting the opposition. Grimes has been dropped or made sub a few times this year, even though his possession numbers have been ok. This makes you think that the FD aren't that rapt with his game.

Players can hurt their own side by calling for the ball short and wide, hence allowing the opposition to structure their defence. I've felt that Grimes and Garland are the biggest culprits at doing this at Melbourne.

I can recall 2 distinct moments when Garland has been visibly frustrated with Grimes on the field, because he has called for the footy when he is no position to be receiving it, and rather than making good spatial positioning, has been merely happy to get a rushed possession that achieves nothing for the team.

He is a habitual culprit, and I have loved what Grimes gave us at times over the journey, but I'm now more than happy to see him go.

He's been Melbourne-of-2007-to-2013-ified.

Edited September 19, 2015 by Mach5

[Yossarian 1,808]

Yours if you want him.

[KingDingAling 3,592]

Yours if you want him.

Yep, definitely. Would be a good PSD pick up.

[Wilson7 2,474]

Yep, definitely. Would be a good PSD pick up.

No need for PSD, can sign with anyone as a delisted free agent, that being said i would have no interest in recruitng him

[P-man 13,161]

Richmond are into him. Just for something different.