Congratulations Ryan Hargrave - 200 Games

[Bornadog]

Congratulations Shaggy for reaching the 200 game milestone, an underrated player in the AFL who does his job week in week out. Often asked to punch out of his weight, and gives 100% whenever he plays.

Age: 30yr 10mth
Born: July 26, 1981
Height: 190cm
Weight: 85kg
Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 5, Pick #66 1999 National Draft

Player honours: All-Australian nominee 2009;
NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2002;
pre-season premiership side 2010.

Father played for the dogs but had to retire early due to injury, Shaggy a bulldog through and through.

[SonofScray]

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Big fan of Shaggy. He is tough as nails, remember his first few weeks playing senior footy, he was so skinny and just got smashed by heavier, stronger bodies particularly one day at Geelong but he just kept competing.

[Maddog37]

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Great achievement. Slips under the radar a fair bit Shaggy but we look so much better when he plays well down back.

[1eyedog]

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Well done Shaggy. A worthy player of the 200 game milestone. Hopefully the boys can get a win on the weekend.

[AndrewP6]

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Onya Shaggy, good work!

[Bornadog]

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Big fan of Shaggy. He is tough as nails, remember his first few weeks playing senior footy, he was so skinny and just got smashed by heavier, stronger bodies particularly one day at Geelong but he just kept competing.

When he started at the club he became quiet ill and lost alot of weight. He has never been able to put on too much weight since.

[KT31]

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Congrats Shag's, well done and deserved.

[jazzadogs]

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Good on ya Shaggy! Took me down into the old rooms at Whitten Oval when I was 10 or 11 after training, been a fan ever since! Even got his #33 jumper, then he changed to #25 and I spent the next few years hoping Brad Murphy would do something!

Was consistently required to play on players too tall and too strong for him, which lead to a lot of silly free kicks in his younger days, but has developed into a great consistent defender.

[LostDoggy]

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Congrats to Shaggy. Been a fave of mine for a while.
Loved it when he flew the flag for Granty and gave Bazza one in a marking contest (before BBB became a Bulldog).

[azabob]

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Great effort considering the serious health issues he suffered early on, as BAD refered to. Very tough competitor.

Wonder if Heath Black sends his regards?

[always right]

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We are such a better side when Shaggy is playing. Unfairly maligned and has been a great servant of the club. Nice bloke too.

[LostDoggy]

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Wow, 200 games, great achievement Shaggy! Hope you can celebrate it with a big win in Sydney!

[Mofra]

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When he started at the club he became quiet ill and lost alot of weight. He has never been able to put on too much weight since.

I remember the story of him pulling the metal staples out of his belly on holidays. Tough boy.

Despite his size, one of the most feared boxers at the kennel. Well done Shaggy.

[LostDoggy]

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Congrats to Shaggy. Been a fave of mine for a while.
Loved it when he flew the flag for Granty and gave Bazza one in a marking contest (before BBB became a Bulldog).

Yep That was a good one. Tough and plays with great poise. One of those players when he gets his hands on the ball you feel comfortable he is not going to cough it up easily.

Seriously under-rated.

[chef]

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I remember the story of him pulling the metal staples out of his belly on holidays. Tough boy.

Despite his size, one of the most feared boxers at the kennel. Well done Shaggy.

He has quite a reach.