6. Shaun Grigg

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Shaun Grigg
Number: 6
Height: 190cm
Weight: 84kg
DOB: 19/04/88
Drafted: Round 2, Pick #19, 2006 National Draft by Carlton
Debut: Round 14, 2007 vs Melbourne
Rising Star Nomination: Round 19, 2008
Contracted until 2013 at estimated $300,000 per year
Games with Richmond: 0
Career Games: 43
Twitter Account: http://twitter.com/sgrigg88

Player Bio
[FONT=&quot]A talented left footer with a big engine, Grigg was traded to Tigerland in the 2010 Trade Period in a straight swap for Andrew Collins.

Grigg, 22, 190cm and 85kg, is a tough, hard-running midfielder, who has played 43 league games since being recruited by the Blues, with selection 19, in the 2006 AFL National Draft.

He played eight of the last nine games in an impressive finish to the 2010 season, before straining a hamstring, which forced him out of Carlton’s elimination final against Sydney.

In five of those appearances, he gathered 20 possessions or more, with a career-high 29 touches against West Coast at Subiaco in Round 17.[/FONT]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/player.../senior/season/2010/selected/bio/default.aspx

Shaun Grigg talks to richmondfc.com.au
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2008 NAB AFL Rising Star Shaun Grigg Highlights:
http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/70827/nab-afl-rising-star-shaun-grigg

Coaches' view: Richmond

From Astbury to White, Richmond assistant coaches Danny Daly and Brendon Lade share their views on every player at the club...

Shaun Grigg
We were looking for an outside mid, and Griggy can play both outside and inside. Dimma has always liked him, which helps. He has great endurance and is a good kick. Very versatile, he can do run-with roles as well as play high-forward or wing, and he's a good mark. He broke his leg late last season so has been in the rehab group, but joined the main group this week and has been training the house down.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/106188/default.aspx

Grigg ready to earn stripes

[FONT=&quot]New Richmond recruit Shaun Grigg says the Club’s long-term vision was the key factor that enticed him to become a Tiger.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Grigg nominated Richmond as his club of choice following a meeting with coach Damien Hardwick.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The Tigers completed a trade for Grigg with Carlton last Saturday, agreeing to a straight swap for Andrew Collins.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“I was mentored as a young player by Nick Stevens, who played at Port Adelaide with Damien,” Grigg said.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“After meeting with ‘Dimma’, it was pretty clear-cut for me. From the outside, it looked like the players really play for him, and I’m a big believer in that.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“It was clear what vision the Club is setting. I could see it happening, and I think the future is good.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“It was a pretty tough week. I had to make a few hard decisions, but I’m rapt to be a Tiger.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Grigg, who was selected at pick 19 in the 2006 National Draft, has played 43 games and kicked 10 goals since making his AFL debut in 2007.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]He started his career as a half-back, was then given the role of a run-with player, before moving into the midfield.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The 22-year-old averaged 22 possessions in his eight league games for the 2010 season, including a career-high 29 disposals against West Coast at Subiaco in Round 17.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Grigg was holidaying overseas during the trade process, but has already been welcomed to Punt Road by his new team-mates and coaches.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“A few of the boys have contacted me . . . It’s nice to be welcomed into a new club,” he said.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“I’m really looking forward to winning the boys over on the training track, by working hard and gaining their respect.”[/FONT]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/104001/default.aspx

Big tick for Grigg

[FONT=&quot]Former Port Adelaide and Carlton star midfielder, Nick Stevens, is convinced new Richmond recruit, Shaun Grigg, will be an excellent acquisition for the Tigers.

Grigg, a 190cm, 85kg, tough, hard-running midfielder, was traded to Richmond by Carlton during the AFL’s recently-completed exchange period.

“I really rate him. As a young bloke coming through, I’ve never seen someone win contested ball as well as he does,” Stevens said.

Stevens, who played 231 games of AFL football all-up (127 with the Power from 1998-03 and 104 with the Blues from 2004-09), acted as a mentor for Grigg at Carlton and has closely followed his league career.

He believes the time was right for the 22-year-old to seek a new football home at Tigerland . . .

“Shaun’s form in the ‘twos’, in the first half of the year, was superb . . . I think he averaged more than 30 touches for about 12 weeks, but he just couldn’t get into the ‘ones’,” Stevens said.

“Then, when he finally did break into the Carlton side, his form was really good over the last six or seven weeks of the season.

“I just think he’s getting better and better and, if he has a good pre-season, he’ll be a great pick-up for Richmond.

“His versatility will be a real asset. He’s spent a bit of time playing across half-back, he’s played wing, and he can also play forward.

“What a lot of people don’t realise is that he’s about the 6ft 2in mark. So, he’s a good size, and can play tall as well as small.

“His work ethic around the footy club was just phenomenal for a kid. He does everything right and is just one of those all-time great blokes.”[/FONT]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/104077/default.aspx

Shaun Grigg aims to hurt sides with left foot

NEW Richmond midfielder Shaun Grigg plans to hurt opposition sides with his left foot after constant criticism of his disposal at Carlton.
The Blues swapped Grigg for Tiger forward Andrew Collins during trade week and he is already feeling at home at Punt Rd.
Speaking for the first time about his move to Richmond, Grigg said he was desperate for more opportunities after waiting until Round 14 to crack Carlton's side this year.
Known as a tough inside player whose ability to win the hard ball compensates for his lack of polish, the 22-year-old is keen to make his left foot a weapon.
"I focused in the second half of the year on score assists, and that is one of the things I keep an eye out for, so definitely going inside 50 I want to be able to hurt teams," he told the Herald Sun.
"I don't really worry about what other people have to say. I am working hard at training and want to give the Tigers midfielders a chop out, whether it's inside or outside on the wing. If the coach wants me to pinch-hit in the backline or whatever, I will do what he wants."
In his four years at Carlton, he had only one season - 2008 - in which he played more than 10 games.
He played the last seven home-and-away games last season before missing the Blues' elimination final defeat by Sydney with a calf injury, but by then he knew it was time to head elsewhere.
"I wanted to play consistent senior footy, so I sought out what my options were, and once I sat down with Damian (Hardwick) it was pretty clear Richmond was the team I wanted to play for.
"Carlton are a good team and I hold no grudges with anyone at the Blues. I was happy for them to pick me up four years ago."
The deal done, Grigg escaped to Asia to allow the decision to sink in.
"I went over to Thailand and Fiji and got away from it all after the trade. I didn't take my phone away, and it was good just to clear my head and refresh," he said.
"Changing clubs is pretty hard. You don't understand how hard until you go through it. But now it's all done and I am ready to go."
He is likely to be joined by Brad Miller, who has quit Melbourne and is training with Richmond, and former Essendon midfielder Bachar Houli.
"The Tigers have lost a bit of experience in the last few years, so if we can pick him (Miller) up on the rookie list he will be a good mature body," Grigg said.

"If we can get Bachar in the pre-season draft he will add to the midfield depth as well."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a.../story-e6frf9jf-1225952398814?from=public_rss

Tigers grab Grigg

[FONT=&quot]Richmond has completed its second trade for the week, acquiring Shaun Grigg from Carlton in a direct swap for Andrew Collins.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Grigg, 22, 190cm and 85kg, is a tough, hard-running midfielder, who has played 43 league games since being recruited by the Blues, with selection 19, in the 2006 AFL National Draft.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]He played eight of the last nine games in an impressive finish to the 2010 season, before straining a hamstring, which forced him out of Carlton’s elimination final against Sydney. In five of those appearances, he gathered 20 possessions or more, with a career-high 29 touches against West Coast at Subiaco in Round 17.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“Shaun is the type of player we are looking to add to our list. He’s got some experience, having been in the AFL system a few years, but is still young and will add to our midfield mix,” said Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Craig Cameron.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“We believe he will be a good fit for our side. He’s got a bit of size for a midfielder, is hard at it, and has a really good “engine”, which will help us next year with the changes to the interchange system.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“And he will give us the opportunity to release some of our midfielders to be more damaging options across the field.” [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Cameron reiterated the Club’s philosophy during this trade period . . . [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“It’s been a priority for us to protect our selections in the upcoming draft, so we can recruit more young talent. But if the opportunity came up to bring in some players who are in the right age and experience bracket, then we’d be interested. And, Shaun certainly falls into that category,” he said.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Collins, 22, was drafted by Richmond at selection 73 in the 2006 National Draft, and has played 25 games since making his league debut in 2009.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“Andrew is a quality, young player, but, at the end of the day, you have to give up something decent to get something decent, and that’s what happened with this trade,” Cameron said.[/FONT]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/default.aspx?newsid=103974

 

[dorianyates]

I will be interested to see how Grigg can progress next season.

I would like Dimma to try Grigg in a few different positions where the team has a need rather than letting him coast along, skirting around packs in the midfield.

His disposal is ok but he doesn't hurt the opposition with his kicking. I reckon he will forced out of the midfield soon.

However, the one thing Grigg has going for him is his physical stature. At 190cm he is tall enough to be a FB or a leading forward. He has a physique that could easily carry another 4 or 5kgs of muscle. He has very good pace off the mark and was one of the top performers in the 20m sprint at the 2006 draft camp. His marking is also solid.

I would like to see him either as a shut down defender or a leading forward rather than playing as a midfielder.

 

[NZ_Tiger]

I heard he was not far off Judd for endurance from a Carlton mate at work. If so I'd like to see him as a run with player like Ling.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Has come along way to be where he is now, cemented in the starting 18, constantly provides an outlet pass out of trouble with his gut running forward and sideways (Could run harder the other way and at opponents).
Ball magnet, decent user when he gets the time and space, hitting the scoreboard more often and most importantly has improved his inside game and his tackling.
Much maligned no doubt, but also undoubtedly an integral part of our current improving side.