Grimes broken down again

[Junior24]

Word is he will probably play about 10 games next year. His hammys are an obvious ongoing problem and weakness and therefore will be managed and strengthened over the next 3 season. Expect about 10 games a season and a reduced training load.

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

Word is he will probably play about 10 games next year. His hammys are an obvious ongoing problem and weakness and therefore will be managed and strengthened over the next 3 season. Expect about 10 games a season and a reduced training load.

For real?? What is it about his hammies that they can only manage 10 games a year?

Save 'em for the finals then.

 

[TOOs_Finest]

Word is he will probably play about 10 games next year. His hammys are an obvious ongoing problem and weakness and therefore will be managed and strengthened over the next 3 season. Expect about 10 games a season and a reduced training load.

Thanks junior. Not great news, but you've been on the money with this from the start, so no reason to doubt you now.

 

[BedrockLP]

Word is he will probably play about 10 games next year. His hammys are an obvious ongoing problem and weakness and therefore will be managed and strengthened over the next 3 season. Expect about 10 games a season and a reduced training load.

If that is true, then its a disaster. We know what sort of a player we have got on our hands here and finals will be that bit harder now.

 

[Capitano_Cotch]

Such a shame, he is absolutely crucial to our structure and is one of the few reliable kicks from defence (with his height)
Maybe they will turn Batchelor into the new Dylan Grimes but I'm not too sure.
Mcintosh would seem the appropriate replacement but how can we rely on a first year player to just slot straight in.
Astbury doesn't have the foot skills or the decision making ability of Grimes and neither does Griffiths in my opinion.
Oh man.

 

[tigs2010]

Such a shame, he is absolutely crucial to our structure and is one of the few reliable kicks from defence (with his height)
Maybe they will turn Batchelor into the new Dylan Grimes but I'm not too sure.
Mcintosh would seem the appropriate replacement but how can we rely on a first year player to just slot straight in.
Astbury doesn't have the foot skills or the decision making ability of Grimes and neither does Griffiths in my opinion.
Oh man.

Astbury is a better kick than Grimes. Of all our KPP he'd be our best kick. Hopefully his knee hasn't screwed that up for him. Doesn't have Grimes athleticism though.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

wow, that's terrible news if true. Hope this isn't the case - thought he went to see that German specialist earlier in the year? Are there any other radical treatments we can try? Perhaps a modified pre season program to strengthen them?

 

[Junior24]

I think it is just that He is still a young kid, so if they can strengthen him up slowly, when he is more mature (around 25) he should be able to handle the workload required.

 

[UpTheGuts]

Grimes having hamstring surgery this afternoon

 

[Morro]

Word is he will probably play about 10 games next year. His hammys are an obvious ongoing problem and weakness and therefore will be managed and strengthened over the next 3 season. Expect about 10 games a season and a reduced training load.

This is heart breaking and I have no reason to doubt you but can I ask how you have obtained such intimate knowledge of this?

 

[Harmichael]

From the man himself on twitter:

Just about to go under the knife.. Thanks everyone for the support, it has been so overwhelming! Can't wait to see the boys back in melb!

 

[peejay]

i have already classified him as not a player for us anymore - anything we get from him is a bonus but i am sure the club is already planning for a team without him.

such a shame.

its the curse of the number 2 - look what it did to thursfield.

 

[Morro]

From the man himself on twitter:

It must be far more than a strain

 

[Morro]

i have already classified him as not a player for us anymore - anything we get from him is a bonus but i am sure the club is already planning for a team without him.

such a shame.

its the curse of the number 2 - look what it did to thursfield.

Whilst I refuse to subscribe to the above because it hurts too much, it certainly explains the clubs absolute hunt for Chaplin.

 

[Junior24]

This is heart breaking and I have no reason to doubt you but can I ask how you have obtained such intimate knowledge of this?

Does it matter?

 

[Stylo]

Does it matter?

Well, kinda. Credibility. Anyone can get on these forums and spout

 

[Harmichael]

Does it matter?

If you're going to present statements like that as facts on a public forum - then yes, yes it does.

 

[Junior24]

I'm n

If you're going to present statements like that as facts on a public forum - then yes, yes it does.

I'm not forcing anyone to listen. Purely passing on some of the information I have heard.

 

[Cotchin 9]

Ah. This is terrible, more surgery. One thing I'm holding on to is Jack Grimes is starting to get going after an injury riddled start to his career as well, hope he gets back!

 

[Groupie_]

Is there still a chance that he'll play Round 1 ?

 

[TigerRoar2012]

I know they are different 'types' of backman, but i'd be content with Dea stepping in for grimesy

 

[smasha]

I will cheer hard when he comes back for his first game next year.
Hopefully round 1 but it may be later.

Surgery sounds like he may miss the Cheats game.

 

[Morro]

Does it matter?

Mate when making such massive statements, it is always appreciated as I am sure you can personally appreciate, that some kind of evidence or credibilty is provided. Names are not required obviously but play nice.

 

[Roar]

I think it is just that He is still a young kid, so if they can strengthen him up slowly, when he is more mature (around 25) he should be able to handle the workload required.

Thanks for the info Junior. Much appreciated...

Bloody spewing about young DG...so much potential and already a KEY component to our success IMO. Will be a big loss. Hope for his and our sake he recovers and is playing on the MCG sooner rather than later...guttering news.

 

[SA TIGER]

This is devastating news for such a absolutely pivotal player in our back six.
We looked so more composed when Jack was on the park earlier this year ripping his opponents to shreds.
It will be very interesting to see which player steps up to the plate and replaces such an important & unique player of our great game.
I'm really hoping this is the final time he goes under the knife and wish him all the best for a swift recovery.