Past #17: Nathan Grima

[marklovesbeer]

Unless your mate at the pub happens to be Narni himself, disregard.

It's close enough to that to regard.

 

[HBFlanker]

Considering who we drafted this year I think that this is true

 

[TwentyNine]

I don't. I'm not saying Narni won't retire this year, but I can't imagine he has already made his mind up one way or the other. I would think that if he has a good year, he'll go around again, and if he doesn't, he'll probably consider hanging up the boots. His best is well and truly good enough, and at this point in time, he's as fit as he's ever likely to be.

 

[Jay-Z]

I don't. I'm not saying Narni won't retire this year, but I can't imagine he has already made his mind up one way or the other . I would think that if he has a good year, he'll go around again, and if he doesn't, he'll probably consider hanging up the boots. His best is well and truly good enough, and at this point in time, he's as fit as he's ever likely to be.

It does happen. This time last year Spud was at my nephew's school and he said it would definitely be his last year (obviously he had a ripper season and changed his mind) but many footballers would go into a season thinking it's their last

 

[TwentyNine]

It does happen. This time last year Spud was at my nephew's school and he said it would definitely be his last year (obviously he had a ripper season and changed his mind) but many footballers would go into a season thinking it's their last

On one hand that's a good point, on the other hand it does also lend weight to my point that these sort of things, even if they are 'decided' this well in advance, can easily change.

 

[Dan]

Probably has zero confidence in his body which understandable. Given the amount of injuries and the fact he has never played a full season.

Still an important cog in our defence though.

 

[Kimbo]

Ramping Up

Defender Nathan Grima has completed his first pre-season conditioning session and is confident he can play a significant role in North’s 2015 campaign.

The 29-year-old was placed on a ‘maintenance program’ leading up to the Christmas break after suffering a navicular stress fracture in the early stages of last season.

Back at Arden Street, Grima says the club is ramping up his training workload in time for the NAB Challenge.

See more on NMFC site, here.

 

[Dirty_11]

I love how he pointed out that most on the list think they are a chance of starting in the 22. This is where our improvement will come from this year.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I love how he pointed out that most on the list think they are a chance of starting in the 22. This is where our improvement will come from this year.

Well said. Players like Fishy, Basti, Patch, Spud, Loose, Taz, BJ and Robbie Nahas aren't appearing in a lot of best 22s on here but they are all capable players who when fit are great depth or could even end up cemented into the team by the end of the year. Not to mention the less experienced guys that could step up: Dumont, McKenzie, Warren, Wood etc.

 

[Event Horizon]

He will probably be managed through the season as an insurance player. Hopefully, gets enough games to get to a 100 too.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

He will probably be managed through the season as an insurance player. Hopefully, gets enough games to get to a 100 too.

Will perform the biggest celebration if he reaches the ton.

 

[Event Horizon]

Will perform the biggest celebration if he reaches the ton.

Needs 14 games, which given his injury history is not guaranteed at all. Hope he gets there. I would say he will play anywhere between 10 and 15 games.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Needs 14 games, which given his injury history is not guaranteed at all. Hope he gets there. I would say he will play anywhere between 10 and 15 games.

Aww.

 

[Event Horizon]

Aww.

If I was working for a bookmaking firm, I'd give the odds for him reaching the ton at about 2.20

 

[Flawed Genius]

This'll about do Narni, I think:

North Melbourne @NMFCOfficial · 3m3 minutes ago
Sad news for Nathan Grima. Will undergo surgery on back tomorrow #NMFC

North Melbourne @NMFCOfficial · 2m2 minutes ago
Grima is expected to miss 12-14 weeks with back injury. More information tomorrow #NMFC

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

FFS, the guy is not meant to play football.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Heath O'Loughlin ‏@thossian 2m2 minutes ago
Shattered for @nathangrima17 on news of more back surgery. Hang in there buddy, we'll need you at pointy end of season! @NMFCOfficial

 

[Devington]

This'll about do Narni, I think:

North Melbourne @NMFCOfficial · 3m3 minutes ago
Sad news for Nathan Grima. Will undergo surgery on back tomorrow #NMFC

North Melbourne @NMFCOfficial · 2m2 minutes ago
Grima is expected to miss 12-14 weeks with back injury. More information tomorrow #NMFC

I'm normally not one for gratuitous swearing.
But **** that shit.

We may have Tarrant and Tippet, but Narni was a proven quantity and a ripper bloke.
Sad news.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Which means, with Hansen & Grima underdone, we could be seeing a lot of Tippett and potentially Nielson & Durdin.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

I'm normally not one for gratuitous swearing.
But **** that shit.

We may have Tarrant and Tippet, but Narni was a proven quantity and a ripper bloke.
Sad news.

I did enough for both of us.

Has to be his last year now.

 

[boneofshin]

Shit news. Great bloke and a quality player but his body clearly isn't meant to play football. I really hope he can get back for the real stuff at the end of the year but this will seriously test our KPD depth early on.

 

[TheKanga]

Really feel for Grima, has had a rotten run with injury

 

[the big lebowski]

I guess it is that time of year

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Shit news. Great bloke and a quality player but his body clearly isn't meant to play football. I really hope he can get back for the real stuff at the end of the year but this will seriously test our KPD depth early on.

Tarrant's stocks have suddenly shot through the mofing roof.

 

[nicko74]

I hate to say it but I think he is finished. Shit news!!!