Tough times see Griffen grow

[Mantis]

By Jennifer Witham 12:00 PM
Tue 30 March, 2010

Throughout the past two years, Ryan Griffen could have been forgiven for asking the Bulldogs to trade him back across the border to where his football career began.

His family life in Goolwa, South Australia, had been turned upside down following his father John's cancer diagnosis in February, 2008.

After surgery and initial belief the disease had been curbed, the Griffens were told their worst fears would soon be realised. The cancer was terminal.

A year later, as Ryan was preparing to take on Essendon in the NAB Cup opener, he received the phone call he had been dreading.

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[chef]

"and he's just purchased a large block of land in Geelong with Shaun Higgins, Tim Callan and Adam Cooney with property development in mind."

Like this bit.

[LostDoggy]

its great to hear that the club offers so much support for the players off the field in times of need.

[LostDoggy]

Why would anyone want to leave Our Club???

[Happy Days]

Why would anyone want to leave Our Club???