Farewell Brodie Grundy

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,046]

34 minutes ago, willmoy said:

I thought Grundy could kick goals

His highest tally is 12 in a season (2021)  so not overly great. But still 2 more goals than the generational talent that’s currently relieving Max in the ruck.

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

15 minutes ago, mo64 said:

He hasn't been a premier ruckman for 2 years, and now has a series of injuries. 

There is a fairly decent list of players who're injury prone, but move to another club where the medical staff get them right and they thrive, if Selwyn and the team think they can get Grundy back to anywhere near his best i think we'd be silly not to seriously look at it. 

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

2 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

His highest tally is 12 in a season (2021)  so not overly great. But still 2 more goals than the generational talent that’s currently relieving Max in the ruck.

Jackson he did kick 16 goals last year in just his 2nd year of AFL footy.

That's more then Grundy ever has in any season.

[adonski 12,569]

Stylish

 

[1964_2 2,357]

36 minutes ago, mo64 said:

He's on massive coin, so regardless of the dump, we're still paying him at least $700k for 5 years. 

Which would be better than Weid or Mitch Brown in the ruck, when Max needs a rest or is inured. 
 

[John Demonic 5,870]

Injury prone seems a bit of a stretch as well.

Edit: No doubt we will want to manage any particular re-occurences of his pcl going forward, but he's been pretty durable.

Edited August 9, 2022 by John Demonic

[Bates Mate 4,510]

15 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Grundy in our fitness program, dropping some kg's over the summer (Like Max did) would be a decent get on 700k a year, it's worth the risk if the club and medical department have had a good look and think we can do a better job of managing his body. 

Our fitness program is not our strong suite if you've been reading allot of posts on here lately

[adonski 12,569]

I see the appeal

Imagine getting 2 first round picks for Jackson (and potentially then some), and being able to pinch Grundy for a 2nd rounder in a cap dump

Would allow them to be super aggressive in moving up the draft order for a forward or other player they really like

[Bates Mate 4,510]

6 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

His highest tally is 12 in a season (2021)  so not overly great. But still 2 more goals than the generational talent that’s currently relieving Max in the ruck.

I'd have more confidence in Grundy 20m out directly in front than Max 

[Deetention 86]

Yes... If the Pies pay part of his salary and we give up no more than a 2nd round pick. 

[mo64 5,881]

3 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Injury prone seems a bit of a stretch.

No-one said he's injury prone, but having a PCL followed by stress fractures to the ankle isn't great for a big bloke.

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,046]

Geelong interested too.

They’ve already stolen Isaac Smith, Max Holmes and Brent Grgic off us.

[Dee Viney Intervention 1,972]

Happy for Grundy to go to Geelong and convince Esava Ratugolea to come to Melbourne 

[adonski 12,569]

1 minute ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Happy for Grundy to go to Geelong and convince Esava Ratugolea to come to Melbourne 

Ratugolea is terrible

[adonski 12,569]

Think it's evident we'll be putting all chips in on the off season. Whether it's throwing a mega offer to a contracted fwd, or grabbing a risky player like Grundy, they aint gonna die wondering

[MoeSyzlak 669]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/08/09/flag-contender-meets-with-magpies-ruckman-grundy/?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR0cgZD_SGZtA1VfCO6lZ4XD5yZzWasNOPds-qa6qXNFLEx0jQtIMbfZ9m0&fs=e&s=cl

[Bitter but optimistic 22,283]

Why?

[Demonstone 23,097]

1 minute ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Why?

WalkingCivilWar could get the Demon Army to turn that into a chant you know, Bbo.

Gee are you en dee why ... Grundy!  Clap clap clap.  Grundy!  Clap clap clap. etc

[Swooper1987 3,322]

It's worth exploring.  Grundy and Gawn are very different players with different strengths.  They could complement each other nicely.  He's no Max but he'd be the best second ruck in the league by that far it's not funny.

[Lord Nev 13,512]

20 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Geelong interested too.

They’ve already stolen Isaac Smith, Max Holmes and Brent Grgic off us.

Yeah, but Sam Blease was the real heartbreak one...

[The heart beats true 18,174]

I love how it refers to us as flag contenders. I didn’t read the actual story. Just looked at the link, took the bit I liked, and moved on with my life. It’s my current approach to ‘journalism’. It’s actually very efficient, and it saves me giving click revenue to parasites.

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,621]

Although I'd be happy to see them weighed down with the albatross that is his contract for the next 5 years it's more likely that they'll be picking up a fair bit of the tab to move him on if they can. On that basis it make sense to at least have the conversation I guess but would taking on all of his remaining 5 years be a non negotiable from his perspective or would he be happy to compromise if it gets him out of Mordor? 

[Adam The God 30,539]

1 hour ago, mo64 said:

He hasn't been a premier ruckman for 2 years, and now has a series of injuries. 

Are we really questioning the FD on this without the full details? Surely there's a point where they deserve some credit and trust?

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Ties us over until Jeff White’s kid is ready to be first ruck 🤣

[Adam The God 30,539]

53 minutes ago, adonski said:

Stylish

 

How good's our jumper? Looks brilliant on anyone.