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2012 Richmond Player Countdown - 2 – Dylan Grimes

Number 2 – Dylan Grimes

Senior List

Height: 193cm

Weight: 91kg

DOB: 16/07/91

Career Games: 8

Draft & Trade History: Pick #2 in the 2010 Preseason Draft

If you have a quick look at Dylan Grimes 2011 stats you would be forgiven for thinking that his season was a failure. Only 7 games for the year with just 86 disposals for the season is dismal reading. Dylan’s performances in 2011 were anything but dismal though as the key defender came from nowhere to become one of the more important defenders in the team.

At the beginning of the season Dylan would have found himself behind the likes of McGuane, Moore and Post in the key defender pecking order but by Round 9 he had firmly entrenched himself in the best 22. Sadly, Grimes best game of the season also coincided with the week he went down with injury, over stretching himself to punch the ball clear of a forward. That one act however probably summarises Dylan’s game perfectly; always willing to put his body on the line to do the one percenters.

Unlike many AFL players in their junior years, Dylan has always played as a defender. As such Grimes has always had a spoil first attitude, hence his nickname ‘iron fist’. Although spoil first attitude can be great, particularly in defence, it can be a double edged sword at times as quite often Dylan has overlooked an opportunity to take an intercept mark. In doing this a possible Richmond counterattack is also shut down.

The great news is that Dylan has recognised this flaw in his game and has worked hard to address the issue. Throughout the pre-season games we have seen a real focus by Dylan to take the mark instead of spoiling all the time and although he isn’t the greatest marker, Grimes is showing promise in this area.

Coming off a serious hamstring injury is always a worry, but it seems as if Dylan has fully recovered from his injury. A near full preseason should see Grimes fit and firing for Round 1 where he will no doubt line up against one of Carlton’s dangerous forwards. As we move through the season expect Grimes’ confidence to grow and with this we should also see Dylan’s confidence to take a grab to grow. It’s hard to believe this considering where Dylan has come from last season, but as of right now Grimes is one of the more important players on the Tigers list. Dylan’s effort and one percenters in the backline are crucial to the team and all Richmond fans will be confident when they see Grimes lining up in the backline.

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2011 Richmond Player Countdown - 48 Dylan Grimes

Number 48 – Dylan Grimes

Senior List

Height: 193cm

Weight: 83kg

DOB: 16/07/91

Games: 1

Draft & Trade History: Pick 2, 2010 Pre-Season Draft

Like most of the other first year players at Richmond, Grimes 2010 season was spent as a developing year in Coburg. The brother of Melbourne player Jack, Dylan shows huge promise as a key defender with the ability to counter-attack if needed. The great thing about Grimes is that despite his size, he has great speed and agility which will see him matchup well on agile tall forwards.

Grimes’ hard work in 2010 paid off with an AFL Round 22 debut against Port Adelaide where he showed enough to suggest he may be a long term option for the Tigers in the defensive half. Having had a small taste of AFL football, Dylan would now know what is required of him if he is to make it as a senior player. I’m expecting Grimes to show continued improvement and to play a few more games for Richmond in 2011.

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