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  • chef
    Hall of Fame
    • Nov 2008
    • 14634

    #46
    Re: Jarrad Grant

    Originally posted by Alan Shorty
    Yes he did well. Still think he won't make it but I respect his effort tonight.
    Why?
    The curse is dead.

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    • LongWait
      WOOF Member
      • Sep 2009
      • 936

      #47
      Re: Jarrad Grant

      Grant and Roughead both exceeded expectations tonight. Rocket would have to love the effort of Grant - I'm really happy for the kid as he has obviously taken to heart the need for him to increase his training and playing intensity. He'll still play a lot of games at Willi before he is a permanent fixture but Grant certainly looks a keeper and Hill should be very worried.

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      • Charlie the Wonder Dog

        #48
        Re: Jarrad Grant

        Originally posted by Alan Shorty
        Yes he did well. Still think he won't make it but I respect his effort tonight.
        Alan you may well be a far better judge than I, but I really liked what I saw last night.

        For mine he is a guy that seems to be his own biggest critic and this has been holding him back from developing as we all would like.

        What I liked last night was that he got busy, did not drop his head at any time and just wanted to contribute. From a distance this makes me confident that he has got it together between the ears and we can now look forward to some consistent improvement this year.

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        • Rocco Jones
          Bulldog Team of the Century
          • Jun 2008
          • 6932

          #49
          Re: Jarrad Grant

          I am just another one who was really impressed with his effort last night. I know disposals mean very little in the modern game but his quarter break down was 3, 4, 3 and 4. Worked hard and was thereabouts consistency. Great to see he didn't go missing for periods in the game. 3 tackles and chased really hard. Also good to see that he had 78% TOG, not bad for someone with doubts over their AFL ready fitness.

          Really wasn't the type of game I expected from Grant, lots of handballs and close in work. If I was told he would have a decent game I would have expected a few quality one grab marks but only had one for the night. A very pleasant surprise.

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          • mighty_west
            Coaching Staff
            • Feb 2008
            • 3439

            #50
            Re: Jarrad Grant

            Originally posted by Rocco Jones
            I am just another one who was really impressed with his effort last night. I know disposals mean very little in the modern game but his quarter break down was 3, 4, 3 and 4. Worked hard and was thereabouts consistency. Great to see he didn't go missing for periods in the game. 3 tackles and chased really hard. Also good to see that he had 78% TOG, not bad for someone with doubts over their AFL ready fitness.

            Really wasn't the type of game I expected from Grant, lots of handballs and close in work. If I was told he would have a decent game I would have expected a few quality one grab marks but only had one for the night. A very pleasant surprise.
            Grant seems to do everything, big grabs, kicks a few goals, chases & tackles, ticks all boxes, and does all of the above very well, just needs to do it on a more consistant basis, as soon as he does, we will have a seriously good player on our hands.

            Was good to see him given some good game time, and get right into the game last night, hope he gets a game next week.

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            • Bulldog4life
              WOOF Member
              • Oct 2007
              • 9607

              #51
              Re: Jarrad Grant

              Originally posted by AndrewP6
              July 6th, according to WB site.
              Yes I can see that now. Although my main point is he is not 19!

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              • Mofra
                Hall of Fame
                • Dec 2006
                • 14985

                #52
                Re: Jarrad Grant

                Originally posted by AndrewP6
                Did a few good things, as others have said, needs to work on his tackling. Amazed that he's actually put weight on since being picked up by the dogs, he looks like he could hide behind the goal post!
                I thought any flaws in his tackling were purely a product of strength and size, not technique and certainly not endeavour. That Dangerfield goal where he shrugged off Grant was sublime, but I'm willing to give him credit for chasing 80+m to get to him in the first case.

                How quick are the kid's hands though! Even ignoring his last quaretr goal, his pick up & dish offs are lightning quick. He must put a heap of pressure on himself - he seemed genuinely relieved to kick his first goal, but not happy at all. At least he gave a bit of a point after his second. Monkey's off the back now hopefully.

                I know he's been criticised in the past for being lazy or for deciding when he will & wont go, but last night was the polar opposite; throwing his body into anything he could. Should hold his spot.
                Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                • Before I Die
                  Senior Player
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 1032

                  #53
                  Re: Jarrad Grant

                  Took a further step up tonight. Continued to apply tackling pressure and also presented to the ball carrier. Gave a glimpse of his overhead ability and field kicking was good. Disappointing miss from within range and appeared to have an inflated idea with regard to his ability to kick over 50 with his last shot.

                  Still, I am convinced. Hasn't quite justified the number 5 pick just yet, but no doubt he will be a very good KPP.
                  The Angels have the phone box. [SIZE="2"]Don't blink![/SIZE]

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                  • gohardorgohome
                    WOOF Member
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 360

                    #54
                    Re: Jarrad Grant

                    I think that Grant will be a good player once he gets a better motor and puts on some weight. I like his tackling and hands. I cant see him playing CHF any time soon. But he shows a lot more intensity at the moment than Josh Hill.

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                    • Before I Die
                      Senior Player
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 1032

                      #55
                      Re: Jarrad Grant

                      Originally posted by gohardorgohome
                      I think that Grant will be a good player once he gets a better motor and puts on some weight. I like his tackling and hands. I cant see him playing CHF any time soon. But he shows a lot more intensity at the moment than Josh Hill.
                      I thought he spent some time there tonight. I agree that he is quite a way from holding it down for 100 minutes a la Jonathan Brown, but in our rotating arrangement, I can see him getting minutes at CHF each week.

                      On tonight's showing, Hill will need to wait for injuries to occur before he is back in the ones.
                      The Angels have the phone box. [SIZE="2"]Don't blink![/SIZE]

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                      • Scorlibo
                        Coaching Staff
                        • Oct 2007
                        • 3087

                        #56
                        Re: Jarrad Grant

                        Really liked his game, gets the fumbles with the chest marks but he's starting to show how good he is overhead. I think he should extend the dukes more often at this stage, because he doesn't really have the body at the moment to shield the ball for the chest mark. Great pressure again.
                        'And the Western suburbs erupt!'

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                        • LostDoggy
                          WOOF Member
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 8307

                          #57
                          Re: Jarrad Grant

                          Originally posted by Scorlibo
                          I think he should extend the dukes more often at this stage

                          I agree.

                          He'll get there though; his dukes are better than most.

                          For only his third senior game he showed a lot tonight. I'm really happy with him.

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                          • chef
                            Hall of Fame
                            • Nov 2008
                            • 14634

                            #58
                            Re: Jarrad Grant

                            He was very impressive. He looks a player and now just needs to put some more meat on his bones and get fitter.
                            The curse is dead.

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                            • Desipura
                              WOOF Member
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 4344

                              #59
                              Re: Jarrad Grant

                              "Gee he has pace to burn". Got 5 metres ahead of Gwilt a few times which is no mean feat. Very sticky hands provided a target, I thought his tackling did not stick as well as it did against Adeliade. Alot to like about Grants game in my opinion.

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                              • EasternWest
                                Hall of Fame
                                • Aug 2009
                                • 10002

                                #60
                                Re: Jarrad Grant

                                Showing enough to persist with him. And good on him, he must feel as if he's under heaps of pressure.
                                "It's over. It's all over."

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