Rnd 23 - Norwood v Central @ Coopers (Sat 5/9)

[Big Phil]

Little piece from the Messenger online in regards to possible debutant Mitchell Grigg for Norwood...

16-year-old to debut for Red Legs



MIDFIELDER Mitchell Grigg is set to become Norwood’s youngest ever League player when he debuts against Central District this Saturday.

Grigg, 16, started the season in the Redlegs’ under-16 side, winning a premiership, before progressing to the under-18s.

He has played the past two games in the Reserves, impressing against Port and North, to earn his spot in the seniors.

Norwood football operations manager Mark Ross said the club had checked its records and believed Grigg was its youngest ever debutant.

``Craigy (Neil Craig) was really young but he was 17,’’ Ross said.

Still two years away from being eligible for the AFL draft, Ross said the club hoped Grigg would be a permanent member of its side for the next two seasons.

``Hopefully we’ll see a lot of him in that time.’’

Grigg is also a member of the state under-16 side and will play in the national championships decider before the AFL grand final at the end of the month.

[topsywaldron]

Easily one of the scariest sights I've ever seen.

He's like one of those terrifying babies who looks about eighty.

[Big Phil]

Easily one of the scariest sights I've ever seen.

He's like one of those terrifying babies who looks about eighty.

He'll be even more terryfying for Leg's supporters when he burns up the Parade on debut Saturday...

[bulldog pommy]

Easily one of the scariest sights I've ever seen.

He's like one of those terrifying babies who looks about eighty.

Looks more like Andrew Symonds has been through a car wash and had the tan scrubbed off

[whufc]

As a football very much reminds me of a young Elijah Ware.

[Big Phil]

As a footballer very much reminds me of a young Elijah Ware.

Agree there whufc, both very skillfull, fleet of foot, good crumbers and quality finishers in front of goal...

[whufc]

As a footballer very much reminds me of a young Elijah Ware.

Agree there whufc, both very skillfull, fleet of foot, good crumbers and quality finishers in front of goal...

At this stage i would like to see him used as a small forward moreso than a midfielder in the league, he might get 'smashed' a bit with his small frame in the midfield and being up forward will release alot of pressure off him.

Over time i think he will be a gun midfielder but i would like to see him develope alot like Dutschke who spent his first couple of seasons in the league as a forward who pinched hit in the midfield to add spark.

[Big Phil]

Sadly, I don't think Doggies supporters will see much of Ben after this season, I know of at least a couple of AFL clubs showing a lot of interest in him. I know, along with Brayden O'Hara, Ben has been invited along to the state screening for the draft camp...

[whufc]

we can only hope they get picked up by either the power or the crows

[Big Phil]

we can only hope they get picked up by either the power or the crows

Yes, very true...

[whatever]

Little piece from the Messenger online in regards to possible debutant Mitchell Grigg for Norwood...

16-year-old to debut for Red Legs



MIDFIELDER Mitchell Grigg is set to become Norwood’s youngest ever League player when he debuts against Central District this Saturday.

Grigg, 16, started the season in the Redlegs’ under-16 side, winning a premiership, before progressing to the under-18s.

He has played the past two games in the Reserves, impressing against Port and North, to earn his spot in the seniors.

Norwood football operations manager Mark Ross said the club had checked its records and believed Grigg was its youngest ever debutant.

``Craigy (Neil Craig) was really young but he was 17,’’ Ross said.

Still two years away from being eligible for the AFL draft, Ross said the club hoped Grigg would be a permanent member of its side for the next two seasons.

``Hopefully we’ll see a lot of him in that time.’’

Grigg is also a member of the state under-16 side and will play in the national championships decider before the AFL grand final at the end of the month.

I doubt Norwood have thought about this very well.

I like pushing up kids to see how they go, however Centrals are renowned for targeting the young kids in other teams.

The kid is going to cop it mentally and physically and it could set him back 12 months in his development. The positives that can come out of this are negligible compared to the damage. They would be better of giving him a taste in next years pre-season.

[NFC]

How can Ryan Porter not get a league game? 2nd best on the weekend and he still cannot get a game.

Why did he choose to go to the Dogs is he wanted to play league footy? I know he supported them, but still...

[CENTURION]

How can Ryan Porter not get a league game? 2nd best on the weekend and he still cannot get a game.

Why did he choose to go to the Dogs is he wanted to play league footy? I know he supported them, but still...

that is a silly question.

[whufc]

How can Ryan Porter not get a league game? 2nd best on the weekend and he still cannot get a game.

Why did he choose to go to the Dogs is he wanted to play league footy? I know he supported them, but still...

because there is 21 better footballers named

[Pseudo]

Centrals are renowned for targeting the young kids in other teams.

This ought to be good. Just wait until I get some popcorn and beer....

[sjt]

Centrals are renowned for targeting the young kids in other teams.

This ought to be good. Just wait until I get some popcorn and beer....

Ready Psuedo?

Whatever.

[Big Phil]

Centrals are renowned for targeting the young kids in other teams.

This ought to be good. Just wait until I get some popcorn and beer....

I was actually thinking what team doesn't target young kids in other teams, just another way to get a mental edge over your opponent.

[JK]

Centrals are renowned for targeting the young kids in other teams.

This ought to be good. Just wait until I get some popcorn and beer....

I was actually thinking what team doesn't target young kids in other teams, just another way to get a mental edge over your opponent.

It probably throws off more of the older blokes than the young kids that are being directly targetted anyway

[sjt]

Centrals are renowned for targeting the young kids in other teams.

This ought to be good. Just wait until I get some popcorn and beer....

I was actually thinking what team doesn't target young kids in other teams, just another way to get a mental edge over your opponent.

Not Port, they don't discriminate.

[doggies4eva]

A couple of the doggies boys target the umps for sledging. Doesn't seem to work though