Jarrad Grant

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Jarrad Grant

I actually called him "Granty" today.

Not quite deserving of that moniker yet, but if he keeps churning out efforts like his past month, it will not be far away.

[mighty_west]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Very impressed again from J Grant on todays performance, and his last few weeks.

He just looks like a different player compared to the one playing at Willy, he would always show the skills, but not on a consistant basis, he just seems to be really putting in a hell of alot more, sometimes at Willy, could look lazy at times.

He's a keeper.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Jarrad Grant

On the back of the past 2 weeks he'd be close to a Rising Star Nomination.

Looks so much more at home in the seniors than at Willy.

This is a very interesting post Coon Dog.
It seems to me that there are players who have been highly rated by the best talent spotters in the land, who just seem to tread water at the next level down.

It may be like trying to enjoy a great singer, but the band they're playing with is hopeless.

Grant never seemed to show much when I saw him playing for Willy aside from the odd moment here and there. But put him in a good band, and wow, the kid can really sing.

He seems to be slowly rising to the occasion. It's as if certain players can't really shine until they're on the big stage, and somehow, the talent they have can be spotted by the recruiting and coaching staff even if they don't shine in the 2nd's.

I thought his game today was great and that he's been building steadily since being named.

GO LEGO MAN!!!!!

[boydogs]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Quote from another forum

The year Grant and Henderson were drafted, the Dogs asked both boys what they thought of becoming the number one forward.

Henderson replied..."umm I don't want the pressure, happy being the Henry Playfair third string forward".

Grant replied "bring it on, I want to be number 1".

Says it all really.

Sounds like he always wanted to be a big time player

[Doc26]

Re: Jarrad Grant

He really is showing he has quite a range of tricks available at this level. On skills alone has good speed, clean hands, good mark and his kicking is on the up. How quickly things can turn. Is the feel good story for the Dogs so far this year, and has become our very own Barlow or Pods of the SuperCoach world.

[LostDoggy]

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Good timing by Jarrad to start showing his wares just as Murph is struggling, a handy replacement at the very least.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Loving his game at the moment, always knew this guy had talent. Has got his body right & a decent pre season, looking the goods.

[AndrewP6]

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I actually called him "Granty" today.

Not quite deserving of that moniker yet, but if he keeps churning out efforts like his past month, it will not be far away.

I've been calling him that without even thinking about it!

[gohardorgohome]

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I'm very impressed by his marking tackling and attack on the ball. He is still very skinny and seems to tire easily. He is worth his spot in the team now for sure. Give him two more pre seasons and he'll be bordering on an A grader.

[Desipura]

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Granty really had no right to take that mark in the last qtr. He was 5 metres behind his opponent but due to his pace managed to get in front of him and take a relatively easy mark. The guy is seriously quick!
For memory Boydy kicked it to him 50m out from goal.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Continues to do all that's asked of him.

Will be interesting to see how he gets on against some of the better sides like Geelong and Collingwood.

[GVGjr]

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Continues to do all that's asked of him.

Will be interesting to see how he gets on against some of the better sides like Geelong and Collingwood.

Huge challenge for him because he will come across a lot better defensive units. At least he will go into the bigger games with a lot more self belief.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Really has impressed the last few weeks considering he was in the Willy magoo's late last year he must have really busted a gut during pre-season. Interesting that a few of his detractors have nothing to say though!!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Gilbee just said on the Sunday Footy Show, that his nickname is Merlin.

[anfo27]

Re: Jarrad Grant

Gilbee just said on the Sunday Footy Show, that his nickname is Merlin.

I heard that and it made me laugh, thats a great call and can't believe i didn't pick that one out myself.