Jarrad Grant

[GVGjr]

What is a realistic goal for Grant this year?

To in the NAB cup and 10 plus senior games for the Dogs
or
To play the NAB cup and 5 to 10 senior games?
or
5 to 10 senior games in the home and away season?
or
Just a solid season with Williamstown and 5 senior games with the Dogs?

Give his limited pre-season and his build I would be more than happy with the latter but I get the impression that the expectation of a number of supporters is more in line with the first option.

From what I have seen so far this pre-season I think he is going to need this year to continue to develop but there really does appear to be a lot of hype and expectation on him.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Jarrad Grant

I expect him to be ready later in the year so I too will go for the last option plus a final

[azabob]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Consistant competative football at Williamstown. If he plays AFL all good and well, if he doesnt it is no big deal as long as he is making progress at Williamstown that is the key.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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Consistant competative football at Williamstown. If he plays AFL all good and well, if he doesnt it is no big deal as long as he is making progress at Williamstown that is the key.

I'm inclined to agree with that.

I dont see our 2009 premiership hopes as relying on Grant.

He's missed a fair bit of footy and adjusting to being a key forward at a senior level will take a bit of time I'd suspect

I will be very pleased if he debuts in 2009 because it suggests he is on the right track

[lemmon]

Re: Jarrad Grant

I would be happy with a big year at Willi and a debut for the dogs. IMO that will be a good year coming off OP

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I will be very pleased if he debuts in 2009 because it suggests he is on the right track

My line of thinking too. If he cracks a couple of games, then he's certainly doing well and is headed on the right track.

I was a little surprised by Eae's comments, though they might serve as encouragement for Grant rather than 'fact'. When I saw him before christmas, he looked very light and was at the back of most packs. He was obviously on a modified training program, due to his OP that he had, but I still think he looked 1-2 years off having any sort of impact. So for mine, if he manages to play a few games at AFL level, then he's passing expectations. The biggest key for him is to have a good year at Williamstown - that's most important.

[Desipura]

Re: Jarrad Grant

My line of thinking too. If he cracks a couple of games, then he's certainly doing well and is headed on the right track.

I was a little surprised by Eae's comments, though they might serve as encouragement for Grant rather than 'fact'. When I saw him before christmas, he looked very light and was at the back of most packs. He was obviously on a modified training program, due to his OP that he had, but I still think he looked 1-2 years off having any sort of impact. So for mine, if he manages to play a few games at AFL level, then he's passing expectations. The biggest key for him is to have a good year at Williamstown - that's most important.

Will be given every opportunity initially as a 3rd forward. We need to build a forward line for the future given that Welsh, Johnno and Aker will not be a part of it in the next 1-3 years

[ledge]

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Will surprise all and play all games and kick 50-60 goals!
Following in the foot steps of C.G and K.T.
Both were skinny and they say things happen in 3s

[Bornadog]

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Realistically, a hand full of games to get some experience would be great.

[LostDoggy]

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The question is not if Grant makes his debut this year, but WHEN.

Will Rocket throw him in against a team like Geelong or Hawthorn, or will he give him a taste of AFL footy by selecting him for a game against teams like Melbourne and West Coast at the Dome? I'd say he'd have a greater chance of having a confidence boosting debut against a "lowly" team like Melbourne, after all, Melbourne will have enough problems trying to cover all of the dogs forwards, Grant maybe able to slip through with a couple of good marks and goals.

[Topdog]

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I would be happy with a big year at Willi and a debut for the dogs. IMO that will be a good year coming off OP

This!

Hopefully gets a bit of a taste in the NAB and then works hard during the year to earn his spot.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jarrad Grant

He seems lazy to me but Rocket has obviously seen something in him. Hope he does turn out to be the messiah then again he could be a clayton's selection.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jarrad Grant

He seems lazy to me but Rocket has obviously seen something in him. Hope he does turn out to be the messiah then again he could be a clayton's selection.

What makes you say Lazy?

[KT31]

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Will surprise all and play all games and kick 50-60 goals!
Following in the foot steps of C.G and K.T.
Both were skinny and they say things happen in 3s

We are two flags short then.

[Cyberdoggie]

Re: Jarrad Grant

I don't expect much from him to be honest.

I think we'll see more of Roughead and Ayce Cordy and Jarryd Grant.

Mind you i think they will all be at Williamstown seniors for the year.

Grant struggled in the few games he played there last year, only glimpses of his ability were seen, and to me he struggled playing against men. I don't see that changing this year due to the fact he weights about the same as a supermodel.

The extra fitness might help him though.


So i'm guessing perhaps a nab cup debut but 0 dogs games.

I don't see our young talls getting many games at Senior level.
For me i'd expect to see Wood, Ward, O'Keefe, Reid, Stack, Lynch push for senior selection.