Jarrad Grant

[Go_Dogs]

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Thought Grant looked very lively last night, and whilst he didn't have as big a week numbers wise, he is really becoming a player who can have some influence on the contest which is pleasing.

His work rate, and football nous was on display last night. One particular piece of play where he was in a marking contest with Bruce, probably just forward of centre, and neatly put a little bit of body work on Bruce and tapped the ball forward to his own advantage. Couldn't quite gather the crumbs, but it was just the way he thought through the situation which was most pleasing.

I'm becoming a bigger fan, week by week at the moment, so hats off to Grant. He's been impressive.

[The Pie Man]

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I saw it on TV when I got home, it hit the ground.

Thanks SS - sitting behind the Ponsford goals, I couldn't figure out what happened.

Another solid game for Grant, going some way to cementing a spot...which I didn't see coming a month ago.

[LostDoggy]

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I saw it on TV when I got home, it hit the ground.

Ahh fair enough then, looked a mark from where I was sitting.

[LostDoggy]

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Still makes a few mistakes, which are probably to be expected given how many games he has played. But he is continually getting better every week, presenting well across half forward & really troubling defenders with his speed. Works hard all over the ground to get to a contest & his hands have gotten better each week also, really happy with him.

His stats for today.

18 disposals, 11 marks & 2 inside 50.

Surprised he didn't get noted for any tackles, interesting.

[LostDoggy]

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Still makes a few mistakes, which are probably to be expected given how many games he has played. But he is continually getting better every week, presenting well across half forward & really troubling defenders with his speed. Works hard all over the ground to get to a contest & his hands have gotten better each week also, really happy with him.

His stats for today.

18 disposals, 11 marks & 2 inside 50.

Surprised he didn't get noted for any tackles, interesting.

Yeahh he played pretty good, I'm suprised he didnt get any tackles as well but he tried and chased they just didnt really stick.

He plays really well up the ground and hes a pretty good field kick.

[Mofra]

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Possibly his best game for the club. Really looked like he belonged today - his hands are amazing, whether overhead or off the deck. His speed is brilliant too.

Still needs to work on his kicking penetration and obviously add strength, but he is already earning his spot in the side on performance so will be great when he adds another pre-season or two.

[Scorlibo]

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So pleased with how he's coming along, he's just trying his guts out and earning his place in the side. With time I hope he gets more of a go deep inside fifty because he'll probably play from the goal square in years to come.

[Topdog]

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Still needs to work on his kicking penetration and obviously add strength, but he is already earning his spot in the side on performance so will be great when he adds another pre-season or two.

Yep, its great to see him putting in such a big effort.

[LostDoggy]

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Its good they are allowing him to find his feet without the pressure of being the KPP saviour. This is where Hall is great as well cause he has the pressure on him and gGrant can learn the game and hopefully in 2 years he can take over at full forward

[ReLoad]

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i thought he was fantastic today, he is still a daddy long legs in terms of physical size, but here's hoping he bulks up a bit, as much as i hate pumping up someones tyres prematurely and im not saying he is nearly as good but - he has a bit of the Robert Murphy about him.

[Twodogs]

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His kicking has improved a fair bit since last year. Some of his kicks to Hall on the lead have been pretty good over the last few weeks. He is also a good kick into space and his snapping for goal at is fairly accurate.


What he really needs to work on is his set shots for goal.

[Before I Die]

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i thought he was fantastic today, he is still a daddy long legs in terms of physical size, but here's hoping he bulks up a bit, as much as i hate pumping up someones tyres prematurely and im not saying he is nearly as good but - he has a bit of the Robert Murphy about him.

I think he can play the same role, but he is a very different type of player. He has the pace, marking strength and vision, but no dancing feet, quick sideways movement or instantanteous playing on. What he does have that Murph doesn't is very quick hands, which the players around him need to feed off, and 6 more centimeters of height.

[LostDoggy]

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Surprised he didn't get noted for any tackles, interesting.

Me too.

I think they only give you the tackle stat where there is a free payed or stoppage so a lot of tackles go 'unstated'.

Its a shame because many tackles which don't result in the above are still very effective.

[EasternWest]

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Continues to apply himself well.

Anybody else notice that he has a peculiar tendency to drop the ball point straight down when he kicks?

[Bumper Bulldogs]

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Continues to apply himself well.

Anybody else notice that he has a peculiar tendency to drop the ball point straight down when he kicks?

Yes i made comment on this as well, It didn't look comfortable at all but his disposal was better than weeks gone by.