Griffens best position

[GVGjr]

We all love the way Griffen plays his football but I would in interested to hear where you think he will play his best football?

Will it be as a barnstorming HBF defender like he did a couple of seasons back?

Would he be better suited to a wing where he can cover more ground and drive the ball into the forward line?

Should he be played in the middle where he can use his bigger frame to create to opportunities for others?

Could he be used as a marking HFF and goal kicker?

I like the idea of playing him on a wing because of his great pace, ball carrying ability and his ability of being able to kick the ball long to the forwards but I also wouldn't mind seeing be used as a forward as well. I think he could play the HFF role in a similar manner to the way Aaron Hamill did.

[Dancin' Douggy]

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I would hate to take years off his career by using him in a Hamill style role.

[lemmon]

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This year will be critical for him IMO. Needs to find more of the footy around the ground and make the transition to the midfield.

[GVGjr]

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I would hate to take years off his career by using him in a Hamill style role.

I don't mean he should be reckless like Hamill just play his normal physical game.

[lemmon]

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I don't mean he should be reckless like Hamill just play his normal physical game.

I think we need his run and carry and this could be a bit confined if he was playing as a forward.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Griffens best position

We all love the way Griffen plays his football but I would in interested to hear where you think he will play his best football?

Will it be as a barnstorming HBF defender like he did a couple of seasons back?

Would he be better suited to a wing where he can cover more ground and drive the ball into the forward line?

Should he be played in the middle where he can use his bigger frame to create to opportunities for others?

Could he be used as a marking HFF and goal kicker?

I like the idea of playing him on a wing because of his great pace, ball carrying ability and his ability of being able to kick the ball long to the forwards but I also wouldn't mind seeing be used as a forward as well. I think he could play the HFF role in a similar manner to the way Aaron Hamill did.

Midfield or wing for me. His body strength combined with his speed and field vision makes it an irresitable choice. He really needs to get more of the ball.
I think later in his career he could be very effective up forward. Hopefully that won't be necessary for another 7-8 years.

[Mantis]

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I think he should be playing primarily as a midfielder. He has explosive pace away from a stoppage which few players have and I suppose we are lucky to have Cooney as well with similiar qualities.

With a bigger tank I would be hoping it could play in the middle for longer periods than previously and then spend time up forward.

[The Underdog]

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I think this needs to be the year he spends most of his time in the midfield. I agree that he'd be good on a wing but I think his ability to win the ball and burst from a stoppage are something only he and Cooney can give us whereas we have a few players who do what he could do on a wing or at least play a similiar role.

[bulldog]

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Griff's possie is on ball and rest up forward oh and he will win the Brownlow this year get on now

[Go_Dogs]

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Inside mid. I think he has a very good football brain at the feet of the ruck contest, he hits it running and is very explosive with his speed and thus difficult to stop. He basically ticks all the boxes, I for one can't wait for him to get his endurance to elite levels.

[Happy Days]

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Inside mid. I think he has a very good football brain at the feet of the ruck contest, he hits it running and is very explosive with his speed and thus difficult to stop. He basically ticks all the boxes, I for one can't wait for him to get his endurance to elite levels.

I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. Strong as he may be, wouldn't using him as an inside mid restrict his run and carry, which is, IMO, his greatest strength?

At this point in his career, with his speed and skills still at full capacity, if not below, his best spot is on a wing, drifting into the midfield.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Play him on a wing and see if he has the endurance. He is one of those rare players that turn defense into attack so easily.

[Go_Dogs]

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I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. Strong as he may be, wouldn't using him as an inside mid restrict his run and carry, which is, IMO, his greatest strength?

At this point in his career, with his speed and skills still at full capacity, if not below, his best spot is on a wing, drifting into the midfield.

I'm not suggesting that he has to be at the base of every pack, more so to play in the Cooney mould. Wins his own ball, uses his speed to create time and space, and can then run and carry the ball.

He really just needs to get fitter so he can get more handball receives and really impact the game and use his strengths more frequently.

[mjp]

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Griff's possie is on ball and rest up forward oh and he will win the Brownlow this year get on now

It isn't 1970 you know!

[gohardorgohome]

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Where does Griffen come in the endurance training and beep testing. If he has a good motor then I would like him to spend more time in the midfield.