Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

No point risking him if he isn't 100%.

He has looked phenomenal this pre-season, even going by his standards.

[Bornadog]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

So many people are worried about the Saints, but I can't see why. They are crap. It's our best opportunity since 2009 (when we got close) to beat them.

I can see us dropping the first two though.

Saints big issue this season is the back line, so good opportunity to beat them.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Surely the club won't take any chances in a round 1 game.
Would they take a risk on some pace with Sherman playing?
Reckon he'll play

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Griffin is a big loss especially against a some what under done west coast team coming into round 1 etihad stadium.

Dahlhaus and Cooney for me to cover Griffen with plenty of rotation from sherman and Tutt if fit to play (fingers crossed).

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

I just had surgery on a broken finger...ouch!
He wont play round 1!
Crazy if he does, why risk it

[LostDoggy]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Play him if he feels ok. A 90% fit Griffen will give more worth than a 100% youngun or a Sherman or DJ with no game time to date. First game of the season can always throw up an upset. I like our chances and even more with Griffen in the side. Would rather roll the dice this week and get a win to start the season.

I think he'll play.

[ratsmac]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

If he's not fit don't play him. Macca has spoken about not relying on the star players, well here's their chance.
I'd be pleasantly surprised if we won anyhow! even with Griffen playing.

[angelopetraglia]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Now confirmed that he will miss Round 1. That is a massive blow. Hopefully he will be back for Round 2.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Now confirmed that he will miss Round 1. That is a massive blow. Hopefully he will be back for Round 2.

Ah well. As others have said, rather see him get it right. The WC game just got a bit harder.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Need a bit of run and carry now. I'd select Sherman

[Ozza]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Would Tutt be at all close?

[Sedat]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Need a bit of run and carry now.

Yep, they now have a massive advantage on the spread (they had a decent advantage in this area as it was). Massive game coming up for our ruck division - hopefully they can nullify Cox and NicNat and prevent the clean clearances. I'd be perfectly happy to see rolling maul after rolling maul, with a fair slice of keepings off when we do have control the ball.

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

I would hope tutt is fit would prefer him over anybody else. Dahlhaus in the middle will help with the spread but need 1 more.

Hoping we show them up with Minson, Roughy and Cordy. Can see Minson beating Cox due to strength and endurance but nic nac will be a handful as we all know

[chef]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Need a bit of run and carry now. I'd select Sherman

Djerrkura probably needs to play as well.

[Maddog37]

Re: Griffen in doubt for Round 1 after hand surgery

Cooney time!