Griff stays on the leash

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Yayayayayayayay! So exciting!

[jazzadogs]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

The work Fantasia (I assume) did to re-sign Griff in late 2009/10 (?) shouldn't be underestimated either.

And the ease with which Griff seems to sign should also not be underestimated. Seems to be like Kreuzer at Carlton - if offered a reasonable contract, he will accept.

I'm not a Fantasia hater, but I'm very happy with the appointment of a list manager and this is a good sign that it is having the desired impact. Identifying players at risk of free agency and targeting them for contract extensions.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

And the ease with which Griff seems to sign should also not be underestimated. Seems to be like Kreuzer at Carlton - if offered a reasonable contract, he will accept.

I'm not a Fantasia hater, but I'm very happy with the appointment of a list manager and this is a good sign that it is having the desired impact. Identifying players at risk of free agency and targeting them for contract extensions.

Don't disagree with any of that, and hopefully we can really improve our list management now we're better resourced.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

I've backed Griff for the Brownlow the last two years - get on for 2012!

[Greystache]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Brilliant news. Griff and the Bulldogs seem to be such an easy fit.

That and the fact I won't own a Bulldog named Griff while Ryan is running around in a Collingwood jumper, like my Melbourne supporting friend who has two dogs named Cam and Bruce!!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Brilliant news. Griff and the Bulldogs seem to be such an easy fit.

That and the fact I won't own a Bulldog named Griff while Ryan is running around in a Collingwood jumper, like my Melbourne supporting friend who has two dogs named Cam and Bruce!!

Buy him another and name him Jack Watts. It'd be funny as hell…

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

So happy to hear that Ryan Griffin (he he ) is staying a Bulldog.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Whoo Hoo! Do the happy dance!

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Ryan Griffen deserves our love.
After the Callan Ward bull#@%$.
Here's a man who deserves respect.

Quietly gets it done with no fanfare, and let's face it, Cement head isn't even fit to tie his shoelaces if your talking about football ability

[KT31]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Ryan Griffen deserves our love.
After the Callan Ward bull#@%$.
Here's a man who deserves respect.

Quietly gets it done with no fanfare, and let's face it, Cement head isn't even fit to tie his shoelaces if your talking about football ability

Who ????

[DOG GOD]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Great news....awesome stuff and great for the club.

[jeemak]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

He's been 'elite' (without being flashy) across all indicators for a few years now, other than his kicking for goal, which has deteriorated significantly in recent years, probably 'cause he's buggered every time he has a shot. On sheer impact, workload and influence on team performance though he's consistently as important as anyone else is for any other team, and without Coons playing regularly, he shoulders a vast amount of opposition attention week-in, week-out. If he played in the Geelong midfield which shares the load more consistently he would be unstoppable. Boydy would have his stats halved immediately if Griff wasn't around.

Yes, he has been a victim of Cooney's absence. And I agree that on impact for us he's almost as solid as anyone in the league however, I'm not willing to put him in the elite bracket yet. Two outstanding seasons don't get him there for mine.

You also make an excellent point about the attention he receives from the opposition, and it's something a lot of pundits don't acknowledge when they're commenting on his performance. He's also been able to change his game towards an almost perfect example of inside and outside midfield play over the last three years. He could have been played on a wing or a back flank during that time, and if he did, he'd probably have at least one AA jumper.

Like Desipura said, if he could play the home and away games like he does finals then he'd be in the top bracket of mids in the league convincingly.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Ryan Griffen deserves our love.
After the Callan Ward bull#@%$.
Here's a man who deserves respect.

Quietly gets it done with no fanfare, and let's face it, Cement head isn't even fit to tie his shoelaces if your talking about football ability

"Like"

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griff stays on the leash

Got my new jumper today with the number 16 on the back!