Would suit our needs nicely. A very solid big man and athletic for his size. I also hope we have a go at him. Not sure what he would be worth though? Late second/early third round maybe?

Not of same ability but a good Mitch type replacement. Help protect Hogan for a while up forward like Mitch was supposed to. Unless we have an eye on a ruckman in next years trade Grimley might be a good get. Comes from a good 'system' successful environment to.

Worth looking at.

hmm.....what would make a deal float here ?

Both Lowden and Grimley are up for trade, both would be best 22 at Melbourne.

Goal kicking ruckman don't pop-up all that often, would be nice to get one of them.

Both Lowden and Grimley are up for trade, both would be best 22 at Melbourne.

Goal kicking ruckman don't pop-up all that often, would be nice to get one of them.

I agree. I'm not sure Spencer will be the player we would like him to be, Jamar is getting on and Gawn has had some knee issues. Lowden and Grimley could be very useful backup or even move past some of our current ruck stocks.

I agree. I'm not sure Spencer will be the player we would like him to be, Jamar is getting on and Gawn has had some knee issues. Lowden and Grimley could be very useful backup or even move past some of our current ruck stocks.

Grimely really suits as Jamar's replacement, gives Gawn some support, Spencer more time (I know he is taking a while) and King a few years to find his way. Right age bracket, can kick goals and by all reports has really developed his game to be a valuable forward.

Hawthorn should give him to us for free as a show of good faith for snatching Frawley.

I think it makes a lot of sense, will we anything left to trade?

Edited October 8, 201410 yr by jabberwocky

hmm.....what would make a deal float here ?

I don't think we have much to offer. This is where I think the suggestion of a late swap of picks in the Clark deal is really important for us. If we can improve our later picks within the 40-50 range then I think we're getting close. Grimely might be moved on cheap due to the fact he just isn't getting a game. Really shaping as a younger David Hale type player.

Never seen him play, but what does he bring that Fitzy doesn't?

Nb. I'm not saying Fitzy is a star, but is this bloke better than him?

Never seen him play, but what does he bring that Fitzy doesn't?

Nb. I'm not saying Fitzy is a star, but is this bloke better than him?

He did kick 45 goals in VFL. I don't really want him because i honestly wouldn't put him in our best 22, but i probably would put him ahead of Fitzy.

Not for me, there are better big men to target.

Absolutely not. I can't reveal how I know this but I know for a fact that the Hawthorn players can't believe he is still on the list.

Absolute VFL grade only.

Hawthorn should give him to us for free as a show of good faith for snatching Frawley.

You can only ask.

Never seen him play, but what does he bring that Fitzy doesn't?

Nb. I'm not saying Fitzy is a star, but is this bloke better than him?

Talent wise, Fitzy is the better player. All factors considered you'd probably take Grimley. Fitzy has type 1 diabetes and was suffering from chronic fatigue during the year, the combination of those two afflictions has probably made it difficult for him to put on weight/ work to the levels needed of an AFL footballer. Meanwhile, Grimley is a very solid kid with little to no health concerns.

Agreed. Not that we're short on talls, we just struggle to get them playing.

I still have hope for Fitz though.

Hope Hope Hope

How long befor spenc and Fitz start to figure in the future of this club Starting to look like serious Cloggers

Would give up our second round pick for either Lowden or Grimley and their second round pick. With the O'rourke trade Hawthorn's 2nd rounder is currently their first pick, They may be interested in taking a first round slider at 23.

We could then use the Hawk second rounder for either Frost or Lyons,along with their third round pick.

Edited October 9, 201410 yr by flamindees

Is there anyone with 2 picks in the late second/early third round that would entertain a swap for our 23.

We get Frost for one of those, then take the other to the draft or possibly throw one at Hallahan, Lowden or similar ilk.

Now I am doing one of those moot trades that [censored] me so much... carry on.

I think Grimley would come cheap. Could be a last minute deal, as the market won't be overly heated for him.

Is there anyone with 2 picks in the late second/early third round that would entertain a swap for our 23.

We get Frost for one of those, then take the other to the draft or possibly throw one at Hallahan, Lowden or similar ilk.

Now I am doing one of those moot trades that [censored] me so much... carry on.

Geelong probably will have and they still haven't come to the table over Mitch. How we used those picks would be another story...one would go for Lumumba.

He did kick 45 goals in VFL. I don't really want him because i honestly wouldn't put him in our best 22, but i probably would put him ahead of Fitzy.

I'm quite sure Fitzy kicked 50+ for Casey a couple of years ago.

Personally, I'd rather perservere with Fitzy over Grimley. Fitzy has a bit of X factor that doesn't come often in ruck/forwards.

I think Grimley would come cheap. Could be a last minute deal, as the market won't be overly heated for him.

He would come cheap because he only a VFL level player, I would be surprised if anyone picks him up.

I'm quite sure Fitzy kicked 50+ for Casey a couple of years ago.

Personally, I'd rather perservere with Fitzy over Grimley. Fitzy has a bit of X factor that doesn't come often in ruck/forwards.

I would too.

Delisted by the Hawks but promised to rookie him if he is available at their pick. Worth considering at RD pick 2 or 20?

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2014-08-25/grimley-wins-vfls-frosty-miller-medal

Delisted by the Hawks but promised to rookie him if he is available at their pick. Worth considering at RD pick 2 or 20?

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2014-08-25/grimley-wins-vfls-frosty-miller-medal

Didn't someone post that the Hawks players couldn't believe he was still on their list and that he wasn't any good?