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FAREWELL JACK GRIMES

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3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Last week was an exciting game by and for Jack.  Great that he got to 100 games. 

He is in no way responsible for our loss today; that was a real team effort. 

But it was his last hoorah as a Demon.  Today he showed even his most ardent fans, why.

He had a few mates today too. It was 100% not JGs fault but if we want to be a good side i can't  see him being in it

 
 

I feel bloody horrible for this bloke.

I believe both he and Trenners are on borrowed time.

Those two boys would be more than entitled to leave the MFC with a very sour taste in their mouths.

But they are 2008 to 2013 personified. Blokes who are highly rated by the club but the truth is that their numbers just don't stack up.

Would we get anything at all for him trading? A 3rd round pick would be a great result if someone (Richmond?) would chop it.

Playing nippy teams like the saints shows he's just not up to it as a modern footballer. Slow, no weapons etc. Wouldn't get a game at most clubs so shouldn't be in our plans, as rough as it sounds. Play ANB instead, no idea why he hasn't been given a run


Of the backline, I was disappointed in White because he was given an opportunity and hardly had an effective stat. I was disappointed in Grimes for similar reasons. Oscar battled along but hardly had a positive impact. I am a Harmes fan but he ran us into trouble a little too much for my liking. Thinking about what else is available in the backline..... Hmmm.... Salem would be handy and Melksham has a spot in 2017, not to mention Hibberd!

 

Thanks Grimesy for trying your best, there's just too many players we need to lift this side, and your best is just not cutting it.


He's a free agent, for the millionth time.

I've been an unabashed fan, but today was it. Such a shame.

He failed to kill the ball too many times in defence, which led to at least two goals that I can think of. Just not strong or fast enough.

2 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Of the backline, I was disappointed in White because he was given an opportunity and hardly had an effective stat. I was disappointed in Grimes for similar reasons. Oscar battled along but hardly had a positive impact. I am a Harmes fan but he ran us into trouble a little too much for my liking. Thinking about what else is available in the backline..... Hmmm.... Salem would be handy and Melksham has a spot in 2017, not to mention Hibberd!

What about Matt Jones another NQR

2 hours ago, DemonAndrew said:

It's sad what's happened to both he and Trengove.

 

Neither of them look up to snuff as AFL level footballers.

Which is why J Viney should not be made captain yet...

14 minutes ago, samcantstandya said:

What about Matt Jones another NQR

Thought Matt Jones was okay today. Particularly when we were up and running.


I don't like saying it, I love him, but he was terrible today.

Is it just me or is he physically underdeveloped for someone who's been in the system for 9 years now? 

I have been to his defence this season, but that has to be one of the most disappointing performances for a 100th game in recent memory. I'm shattered for him.

I love Jack, and really hoped he could turn it around. That game was his last, he just couldn't rise to the occasion and it will cost him his spot.

1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

I don't like saying it, I love him, but he was terrible today.

Is it just me or is he physically underdeveloped for someone who's been in the system for 9 years now? 

He's a vegetarian, it can't help.

46 minutes ago, Adzman said:

I have been to his defence this season, but that has to be one of the most disappointing performances for a 100th game in recent memory. I'm shattered for him.

I love Jack, and really hoped he could turn it around. That game was his last, he just couldn't rise to the occasion and it will cost him his spot.

This. 

Just such a shame. But he's done. And I've been one of his staunchest defenders recently.

12 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

I don't like saying it, I love him, but he was terrible today.

Is it just me or is he physically underdeveloped for someone who's been in the system for 9 years now? 

 

Every action and movement he makes seems so stiff and robotic.

He's like an awkward young ruckman, uncoordinated and looking like they'll trip over running laps... until finally about 3 years in they have found some touch and are much more comfortable with the movements and handling of the ball.
Somehow this level of comfort has never come to Grimes.
Plays like he's running on eggshells.


3 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

One more game like yesterday's and he's done.

Horrid game.

I think you'll find he won't get another game like yesterday.  Yesterday was his last game for our footy club.

 
5 minutes ago, demon-4-life said:

I think you'll find he won't get another game like yesterday.  Yesterday was his last game for our footy club.

Agreed. But go through this thread if you want a laugh and there's probably still people who need to watch him play another shocker to be convinced. 

15 hours ago, Undeeterred said:

He's a free agent, for the millionth time.

I've been an unabashed fan, but today was it. Such a shame.

He failed to kill the ball too many times in defence, which led to at least two goals that I can think of. Just not strong or fast enough.

I have watched him closely in the past 2 games, for a small guy, he really has terrible agility and this often sees him out of position.


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