Longmire also commented in the retirement press conference that Grundy's tank and athleticism were underrated. Reg laughed and Horse really emphasised how much he meant it.
News have put out a nice article about Grundy's impact and influence quoting Nick Riewoldt and Bob Murphy: Riewoldt hails retiring AFL rival Grundy | Wellington Times.
We have lost Our Edge. Go well Reg! Gonna miss you.
Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.
Reg was always an underestimated player throughout his career. I think part of this was that he looked a bit slower than he actually was. So many times, it looked like he was going to be beaten but then all of a sudden he was there for the first or mark. I'm going to miss having him in the team and I'm hoping Melican can step up and become the set and forget defender who we can trust to lock down the opposition's key forward.
Note that Melican’s nickname is “Pel”
One of my favourites. Excellent at reading the flight of the ball off the boot and able to consistently outmark his opponent. Was it 4 goals in his first game? Long and successful career - Congrats Reg!
The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.
Not sure if this has been posted but it's been on Youtube for about 6 days now......a nice little career highlights wrap on Reg. His 'body positioning' is sublime....
Grundy calls time - YouTube
You beauty Reg!
I saw Reg in the lift at the Collingwood game.
Had a hug and got a bit teary. We're both hoping they'll give him something to do around the club!
Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.
Thanks for the connection stevoswan, a nice regume (beg your pardon). What struck me was Reg's capacity, no matter how high he flew, to land on his feet and not damage his foot, ankle or knee. Am I imagining things or was his technique in this area something others should note? And does his record actually show that his skill in this area shows up in stats somewhere, as e.g.in fewer spells off?
He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)
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