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I've never heard him speak before. He was highly entertaining, without being at any way buffoonish. Clearly a solid Melbourne man.

I have great respect for all footballers, but those that played for us in the dark days between the mid-1960s and mid- 1980s and have stayed loyal to the club ever since deserve special credit.  

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    1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    I've never heard him speak before. He was highly entertaining, without being at any way buffoonish. Clearly a solid Melbourne man.

    I have great respect for all footballers, but those that played for us in the dark days between the mid-1960s and mid- 1980s and have stayed loyal to the club ever since deserve special credit.  

    Hop on YouTube and search up his interview with mike Sheahan (talking mike), it’s thoroughly enjoyable 

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    23 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

    One of my families all time favourite Melbourne players. My daughter has made St Kilda’s Under 14 AFLW Next Generation Academy and she has been given the number 14. When I told my Mum she cried.

    Why do you have that picture of Chris Scott as your avatar?

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    2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    I've never heard him speak before. He was highly entertaining, without being at any way buffoonish. Clearly a solid Melbourne man.

    I have great respect for all footballers, but those that played for us in the dark days between the mid-1960s and mid- 1980s and have stayed loyal to the club ever since deserve special credit.  

    Watching Grinter onfield is still a particular treat of being a Demon fan;  it is difficult to imagine these days how to explain his sacrifices and 'extra efforts' for the sake of a club that was stressed to the eyeballs and struggling to win a game. He was a tough nut, he was more than merely heroic in games, he was largely unstoppable, he had the best passing foot across all distances that you might ever see in a lifetime; he was also a sacrificial lamb.He, like so many ex-players in his company under his marshalling, alongside so many of his fans and onfield observers stayed loyal to the Club and his guiding brilliance.

     

     

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    For those of us lucky enough to have attended the final training session at the Junction Oval before the 88 grand final, we remember how, at the end of training, Grinter led the final lap of the ground to the cheers of the supporters. Rod always led from the front on his own with his chest pumped out.

    A great leader and inspiration.

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    3 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    He was a tough nut, he was more than merely heroic in games, he was largely unstoppable, he had the best passing foot across all distances that you might ever see in a lifetime; he was also a sacrificial lamb.He, like so many ex-players in his company under his marshalling, alongside so many of his fans and onfield observers stayed loyal to the Club and his guiding brilliance.

    He was brilliant, and unfortunately his white line fever will be what he was remembered for.

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    He has also helped reunite the Club. 
    his work for the ex players is phenomenal 

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    Grinter talked on The Front Bar about a WhatsApp group of 100+ former Melbourne players.

    I wonder whether ex-players actively involved with other clubs, such as Luke Beveridge, Neville Jetta and Shannon Byrnes are in that group?

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    4 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Grinter talked on The Front Bar about a WhatsApp group of 100+ former Melbourne players.

    I wonder whether ex-players actively involved with other clubs, such as Luke Beveridge, Neville Jetta and Shannon Byrnes are in that group?

    Yes they are. Anyone who played at MFC

    and Neale Daniher

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    One of my all time favourite Melbourne players. Gave his all for the club.

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    Underrated player. Excellent high mark. Went hard at the ball always. Solid defender that was hard to get a kick on. Useful when used forward. Great club man.

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    Yep he was a very good footballer but unfortunately he's remembered by supporters of other clubs as being a thug. It's a disservice to his reputation because he was a highly skilled and tough footballer. The only bloke who has been able to shut Terry Wallace up too 🤣

    The clip they showed on the front bar where he was looking after Yeats and then gave a quick jab to the guts to Andy Goodwin(?) had me in stitches. How can you not love the guy.

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    12 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Yes they are. Anyone who played at MFC

    and Neale Daniher

    Having Luke Beveridge in the WhatsApp group might have been a bit awkward in September last year.

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    Oops. Misspelt Beveridge as a cup of tea

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    His toughness and aggression was well known. Because of his uncompromising style he was hunted all the time. He copped some huge hits but it never bothered him. Always bounced up and played on as if nothing happened. He was almost indestructible. He was unique in that regard and he wasn’t a huge man either. Looked like the normal man in the street. 

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    I remember a game at Waverly when Brereton cleaned up Chiron at the opening bounce creating mayhem.
    The only bloke he didn't wanna take on was Grinter.
    Every club had a hard man and he was ours.
    God love 'im.

     

     

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    27 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Having Luke Beveridge in the WhatsApp group might have been a bit awkward in September last year.

    Yes there were comments on that. 
    They went easy on him

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    4 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Yes there were comments on that. 
    They went easy on him

    How would you know that SWYL? Are you an ex MFC player?

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    1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Yep he was a very good footballer but unfortunately he's remembered by supporters of other clubs as being a thug. It's a disservice to his reputation because he was a highly skilled and tough footballer. The only bloke who has been able to shut Terry Wallace up too 🤣

    The clip they showed on the front bar where he was looking after Yeats and then gave a quick jab to the guts to Andy Goodwin(?) had me in stitches. How can you not love the guy.

    I was pleasantly surprised that they led with video highlights of his skills. Balls was a superb kick off both sides, an excellent overhead mark, had great hands and was solid one on one when playing in defence. Was also pleased they didn't drag out the Wallace incident. Although Rodney left them more than enough material to not have to go there.

    His 'retirement" was weird. What a way to find out !

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    12 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

    How would you know that SWYL? Are you an ex MFC player?

    No way Mate

    i do know a couple of ex players 

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