Jarrad Grant

[jazzadogs]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Lack of a left foot was the biggest issue I had with his game tonight. That kick which Cross dropped, whilst well-placed, would have actually been quite difficult to mark given the strange/different nature in which the ball was spinning. A left foot kick out in front would have been a much better option. Stack also got caught without a left foot when he got caught.

Still a very good game by Grant, still showing a lot of improvement and was a bright light on very dismal night.

[macca]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Lack of a left foot was the biggest issue I had with his game tonight. That kick which Cross dropped, whilst well-placed, would have actually been quite difficult to mark given the strange/different nature in which the ball was spinning. A left foot kick out in front would have been a much better option. Stack also got caught without a left foot when he got caught.

Still a very good game by Grant, still showing a lot of improvement and was a bright light on very dismal night.

His contested mark in 4th quarter was a ripper.

[Scorlibo]

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Does he really need a left foot? Most key forwards seem to get by just fine without it, it's just because he's been playing up the ground that the issue has even arisen. Plus is was only the one kick which didn't come off, and one kick was a beauty.

[chef]

Re: Jarrad Grant

How good was his pick up and weave through a pack for a snap at goal that only just missed, this kid is going to be a very good player.

[GVGjr]

Re: Jarrad Grant

How good was his pick up and weave through a pack for a snap at goal that only just missed, this kid is going to be a very good player.

The checkside kick because he didn't want to kick with the left foot? If so, it was a dynamic burst that was undone by poor skill execution.

[Happy Days]

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Does he really need a left foot? Most key forwards seem to get by just fine without it, it's just because he's been playing up the ground that the issue has even arisen. Plus is was only the one kick which didn't come off, and one kick was a beauty.

It all depends.

If he's going to play as a true key forward, then no, its not as important. But if he's going to play the high half-forward, Bob Murphy-style role, which is appearing more and more likely, then its going to be something that he's going to want to work on.

[Hot_Doggies]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Yes, he needs to work on his left foot. Have seen him use his left for snap shots at Williamstown, can't recall a drop punt though.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Jarrad Grant

How good was his pick up and weave through a pack for a snap at goal that only just missed, this kid is going to be a very good player.

As GVGJr said, that was actually the more obvious example of him needing a left foot. No matter how good he might think he is at kicking a checkside off his right, working on his left would have probably given him a goal last night.

The dodging and weaving did excite me.

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Lack of a left foot was the biggest issue I had with his game tonight. That kick which Cross dropped, whilst well-placed, would have actually been quite difficult to mark given the strange/different nature in which the ball was spinning. A left foot kick out in front would have been a much better option. Stack also got caught without a left foot when he got caught.

Still a very good game by Grant, still showing a lot of improvement and was a bright light on very dismal night.

No excuses for Crossy. That was crucial to the result. AFL players are expected to mark those balls when uncontested like that.

Grant was good again last night.

How is it that these kids get through the system now without being able to use their non preferred side.

I miss Leon Cameron.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jarrad Grant

I remember a couple of matches ago his left foot from the boundary but that was a snap not a drop punt so dunno.

[AndrewP6]

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As GVGJr said, that was actually the more obvious example of him needing a left foot. No matter how good he might think he is at kicking a checkside off his right, working on his left would have probably given him a goal last night.

The dodging and weaving did excite me.

Bombers fan sitting next to me even commented "Jeez, what an awesome sidestep!"

[Topdog]

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No excuses for Crossy. That was crucial to the result. AFL players are expected to mark those balls when uncontested like that..

Agreed, a terrible dropped mark.

[Mofra]

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Does he really need a left foot? Most key forwards seem to get by just fine without it, it's just because he's been playing up the ground that the issue has even arisen. Plus is was only the one kick which didn't come off, and one kick was a beauty.

Beasley never learned to kick with his left foot, and was the greatest goal kicker of the 80s.

In the modern game I hope he develops one soon because the 1 lower percentage shot on goal it costs him per game could be important down the track.

The only criticism I have of his game though. Rapidly becoming a very important player for us.

[Mofra]

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Agreed, a terrible dropped mark.

He should have taken it on the chest, even with the ball spin IMO.

[chef]

Re: Jarrad Grant

The checkside kick because he didn't want to kick with the left foot? If so, it was a dynamic burst that was undone by poor skill execution.

The majority of forwards do this.