2014 Player Review - # 31 Jack Grimes

[Demonland 73,265]

The co-skipper was well below his best whether in the middle or in defence and will be looking to have a better season in 2015.

Games MFC 2014 18

Career Total 86

Goals MFC 2014 3

Career Total 8

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 124 votes

[Sir Why You Little 37,239]

Crossroads

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

Was one of the brightest young talents coming through the competition until he became captain and changed over to 31.

Has gone down hill ever since then.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

No longer has much faith in this Captain as i have in the past, which says more about him than me.

[Lucifers Hero 40,424]

No longer has much faith in this Captain as i have in the past, which says more about him than me.

Club may feel same way. He hasn't featured/mentioned in any dispatches on MFC website since before EOS: B&F, unveiling of Stynes statue, 2015 (co)captaincy discussion, new contract talks have all been with Jones.

Admittedly Jones won B&F and our MVP and Grimes might be on holidays but makes me wonder if he seriously falls into the 'anyone is tradeable' category and had a poor EOS review -he ranked relatively low in B&F especially for a co-cap.

Edited September 19, 2014 by Lucifer's Hero

[Nasher 33,617]

The most over-criticised player on our list after Watts.

[Chook 15,022]

Cops way too much shite.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Cops way too much shite.

This was fabulous, and use to occur more regularly. Love the guy, but not a good season from our Captain.

Gotta be brutally honest to get better and succeed. If people can't handle that than so be it.

Edited September 19, 2014 by The Song Formerly Known As

[deeko 952]

I was very disappointed in Frank's season predominately as I expected him to come on so much.

He's a ripping kid and I still have high hopes but feel the captaincy and 31 has placed to much unnecessary pressure on a kid still finding his way in the AFL.

I don't know the effect it will have on him if loses the captaincy where it could shatter him completely or get him back on track. It's a shame Trenners didn't play this year as we might have some scope.

If were to pick up a Harry O (no idea what name he goes by now) or a Malceski he might find himself on thin ice.

[Sir Why You Little 37,239]

Cops way too much shite.

1 Highlight per season

Has to do a lot more if he wants to hold up the Grail.

His disposal is woeful far too often

Free kick to the opposition.

[old dee 23,909]

A good Half back with a very ordinary kick which converts him into and average Half back.

[jnrmac 20,205]

Would be a great player if he could kick.

Can't question his courage, dedication, perseverance and attitude

[poita 3,902]

Amazing that a year in which he played more games than any other, bar 2012, his form dropped off so significantly. Usually players go better when their bodies hold up and they can string games together.

Like Garland, he is a much better player than he showed this year and I have high hopes that he can recapture his 2012 form. I wouldn't be upset if he gave up the captaincy and concentrated on his football.

[old dee 23,909]

Would be a great player if he could kick.

Can't question his courage, dedication, perseverance and attitude

Wish I had written that.

[Bay Riffin 1,481]

Amazing that a year in which he played more games than any other, bar 2012, his form dropped off so significantly. Usually players go better when their bodies hold up and they can string games together.

Like Garland, he is a much better player than he showed this year and I have high hopes that he can recapture his 2012 form. I wouldn't be upset if he gave up the captaincy and concentrated on his football.

Would it doing any harm to relieve him of the captaincy? just get back to playing good football. I have no doubt he has the ability. Would rather a very good player than an average co-captain.

[CBDees 3,167]

Would it doing any harm to relieve him of the captaincy? just get back to playing good football. I have no doubt he has the ability. Would rather a very good player than an average co-captain.

Might not be possible when Nathan Jones has justed posted on the Club website how much he enjoys sharing the captaincy with Grimes.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-09-19/jones-backs-cocaptaincy-for-2015

[deeko 952]

Might not be possible when Nathan Jones has justed posted on the Club website how much he enjoys sharing the captaincy with Grimes.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-09-19/jones-backs-cocaptaincy-for-2015

Not sure what else he can say when asked however. Even if he didn't feel that way it wouldn't be the best look if he said that

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

I still always think we are a better team with Grimesy in the side.

Seems to get too single minded when given a roll though. Doesn't tend to elaborate or play on instinct when he is given a job. Needs to get a bit more creative.

[whatwhat say what 23,062]

he's a good average player, nothing more / nothing less. he'll do some good things, and then one howler awful thing that makes you just throw yr head back then bury it in your hands. think broadbent from port, lumumba from (us?), etc. etc.

fills a role, but no superstar. i still think he has leadership qualities, but of course he as well as trengove should never have been made a captain/

[Nasher 33,617]

but of course he as well as trengove should never have been made a captain/

If that were the case I expect he'd have has his captain duties relinquished when Trengove did.

[Lucifers Hero 40,424]

Does anyone get the feeling that Grimes is preparing himself (and us) to be traded or loose the co-cap. The latest stories are quite revealing:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-09-23/grimes-frustrated-by-his-2014-season where he talks about his poor year as a player and leader.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-09-24/id-love-frawley-to-stay-grimes where he talks about everyone (including himself) being tradeable. Can't help but think that the way he talks about Frawley's application and leadership is with a bit of a 'forked-tongue'! Here he again talks about some lapses in leadership (his included). (Maybe the leaders also got a spray from Roos for letting the Mad Monday fiasco happen!)

Given his (coach voted) poor performance in the B&F and lack of on-field leadership I wouldn't be surprised if Grimes was traded or not co-cap next year. The top 5 B&F winners had great playing seasons. But no-one stood up and marshalled the troops on-field. I'm not talking about match winning performances. I mean being able to calm nerves, manage the tempo, keep players focused, keep players to team rules etc etc.

While we may not get him, we need a Danger type to be our on-field General. Current players with the potential (Viney, Tyson, Salem) are a few years away from this and they need a seriously good leader to learn from. Note: I think Jones does a great job but he also needs someone to teach him game day leadership.

Edited September 24, 2014 by Lucifer's Hero

[Adzman 2,154]

I am less worried about Grimes having a down season than other players on our list. He is a quality person, and works hard on his football. 2014 was a down year, but he has room to grow and improve and Grimes has the right head on his shoulders to make sure that happens.

Don't worry about Grimes, he is a keeper. He will bounce back.

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

I would like to see him in a Ryan Crowley type role. This will best suit his talents IMO. As a defender he does not insipe confidence anymore. Aside from questionable disposal, he lacks the quickness of thinking to generate offensive elan from half back. And he is ceratinly not a forward or midfielder..

[beelzebub 23,384]

I would like to see him in a Ryan Crowley type role. This will best suit his talents IMO. As a defender he does not insipe confidence anymore. Aside from questionable disposal, he lacks the quickness of thinking to generate offensive elan from half back. And he is ceratinly not a forward or midfielder..

never happen...Crowley is a nut...Grimes too nice

Edited September 24, 2014 by beelzebub

[jackaub 1,402]

Grimes needs to gain some size and core strength Cannot win contests and looks weak at the ball too easily moved

I hope, if we keep him, he has a good preseason and works on his body