Grimes back on primary list

[Tommyneu]

Really looking forward to seeing this kid play. Does anybody know if he's likely to play for Sandy this week? Also my adopt-a-demon Might finally have something to report soon!

http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/grimes-back-on-primary-list-51191

 

[melbourne150]

Grimes to play in the VFL this week


MELBOURNE recruit Jack Grimes is set to play his first match this year, when he lines up for the Sandringham seconds against Werribee at Bartercard Oval on Sunday.
Grimes returns from the long-term injury list, having been sidelined with a groin problem this season. His reinstatement on the primary list means high-flying forward Russell Robertson is now on the long-term injury list, due to his season-ending achilles injury.
This means promoted rookie Austin Wonaeamirri can remain on the primary list for the rest of the 2008 season and be eligible for every senior Melbourne match.
Football operations manager Ross Monaghan explained the situation.
"The logistics are that Russell Robertson has been transferred onto the long-term injury list and Jack Grimes comes back onto the primary list from the long-term list. Russell's movement onto the long-term injury list allows Austin Wonaeamirri to stay on the primary list. That's good for 'Aussie', but bad luck for 'Robbo' and fantastic for Jack," Monaghan said.
Monaghan said Grimes, who is viewed as an outstanding long-term prospect for the club, will play "about 40 to 50 per cent game-time" in his first appearance for the club, via its affiliate Sandringham.
"He came to the club with back and foot injuries, which we knew about. They were a result of some of his games in the latter periods of last year with the [Northern] Knights and we were prepared to take him with a long-term view," Monaghan told melbournefc.com.au.
"The fitness staff and medical staff decided to take him right back to develop a good fitness base, so he could make sure he could overcome all of his injuries before he actually even played one game.
"If we had been in a great hurry, he probably could have played even earlier than this, but the consensus among everyone was that Jack's part of our long-term future at the Melbourne footy club and we want to give him every opportunity to have a long-term career."
Monaghan said Grimes had been "fantastic" throughout his rehabilitation and was eagerly "looking forward to the run."
"He's realised where the club has taken him and he's been really diligent, especially with the fact that it would take some time before he played his first game," Monaghan said.
"Now he's got his opportunity to get out there and have a run, but there's absolutely no great expectation on him. We are not going to rush him back through Sandringham and try to get him into the Melbourne side – that's the last thing we're thinking about.
"We just want to get him out there and enjoying a bit of footy and get him playing the game he loves."
Selected at No.14 in last year's NAB AFL Draft – Melbourne's second selection in last year's meeting – Grimes was effectively the player who was obtained when former Demon Travis Johnstone was traded to the Brisbane Lions.

I hope that answers your question....

 

[Tommyneu]

Woohoo. Go Grimesy!! Definitely be heading down to have a look at him go.

 

[pup23]

big wraps on this bloke look forward to seeing him play. this is the bloke we got for travis johnstone see how he goes. unlukcy this year being struck down by injuries

 

[McLean_4_Captain]

Similar article in the HS today

Grimes on way back

Jon Ralph | June 26, 2008 12:00am

MELBOURNE draftee Jack Grimes will take the first step towards an AFL debut on Sunday after overcoming stress fractures in his back.

Grimes, 19, has been touted as a potential AFL captain, but has been sidelined all year with the back soreness and several other niggles.

A potential top-10 draft pick after a superb performance at last year's national carnival, he fell to No. 14 because of the injury.

The former Northern Knights captain will make his debut for the Sandringham reserves side on Sunday against Werribee.

Forward Michael Newton is also considered a strong chance to play in the VFL this week after overcoming knee soreness.

Newton is the logical successor to retired captain David Neitz and Russell Robertson - out for the year with a ruptured achilles - but has been unable to overcome knee pain.

The Demons say the 2007 national draft will be a bumper year for the club.

They took Cale Morton at No. 4 and were ecstatic to get Addam Maric at No. 21, a value pick after he suffered a shoulder reconstruction last season.

Melbourne football manager Chris Connolly said yesterday Grimes would not be rushed this year.

"We have had to give him a pre-season within the season, if you like. It's been really good for him, really fit and raring to go. He has conducted himself in a terrific manner," he said.

"He will play a few games in the (VFL) reserves and a few in the seniors. We are happy for Jack to just play some good footy at Sandringham. We see him as a long-term player and we don't want to jeopardise that in any way."

Brent Moloney has been released from hospital after a shoulder reconstruction and is resigned to another long rehabilitation after overcoming osteitis pubis.

"The operation has gone to plan and hopefully I can start my rehabilitation program in the next few days," Moloney said.

Good news, hopefully we might see him for a game or 2 at the end of the year

 

[the russian40]

excuse my naivety (sp?) but does that mean either Wona or Valenti get demoted now?

 

[McLean_4_Captain]

excuse my naivety (sp?) but does that mean either Wona or Valenti get demoted now?

Nah, they've moved robbo to the LTI list and because Neita's retirement was injury related we have 2 rookie spots available.

 

[the russian40]

thanks, makes sense, I wasn't sure how the whole retirment thing impacted on the situation

 

[Capt_Concussion]

Also, Moloney is gone for the season isn't he. Not to mention Rivers.

 

[smacka]

Go Grimsey go!

I can't wait to log onto the sandy website on monday and chopper lovell's comments will read:

Grimes the next big thing!