AF 2015 Profile: Ryan Griffen

Mr.Craig · November 07, 2014, 02:50:34 PM

Ryan Griffen

27/7/86 188cm/87kg Midfielder

Career Games - 202

Price - $485,000

2014 Averages - 11.5 kicks, 11.4 handballs, 1.8 marks, 5.2 tackles

2011 AF Ave: 98.4
2012 AF Ave: 97.2
2013 AF Ave: 105.5
2014 AF Ave: 85.6

2014 Scores - 45, 48, 82, 87, 60, 88, 113, 115, 48, 100, 104, 41, 110, 88, 103, 71, 89, 90, 144

Scores Under 80
Scores Over 100

Profile

After finally reaching premium status in 2013, Griffen plummeted back down to earth with opposition attention, back issues and problems behind the scenes all taking their toll. He had his lowest disposal count in five seasons and the lowest marking average of his entire career which led to some truly horrible sub-50 scores. The consensus seems to be that Griffen will get the opposition tagger and take the heat of Ward but I'd like to think there will be some rebound in his numbers. His price is very tempting when you look at what Ryan did in 2013 however I find it hard to imagine him making it to keeper status so you'd probably end up earning 30k-50k off him then being forced to trade to a better option.

Pros - New start, proven performer

Cons - Tagging, has only averaged over 100 once in his career

Prediction - 90-94

Footwire Profile - http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-greater-western-sydney-giants--ryan-griffen

henry · November 07, 2014, 05:22:51 PM

With Ward, as well as the emerging likes of Shiel, Coniglio and Treloar, I think some of the pressure will be taken off him. For me, he's locked at M5. He's priced ridiculously low at an average of 85. With an uniterrupted pre-season, I think the minimum he will average is 95. I think he will average 100+.

In 2013 he was tagged everyweek in a midfield with less support for him, so if he can get back to his best form I don't think it will be too much of an issue.

ADEZ · November 07, 2014, 05:51:18 PM

Quote from: henry on November 07, 2014, 05:22:51 PM
With Ward, as well as the emerging likes of Shiel, Coniglio and Treloar, I think some of the pressure will be taken off him. For me, he's locked at M5. He's priced ridiculously low at an average of 85. With an uniterrupted pre-season, I think the minimum he will average is 95. I think he will average 100+.

In 2013 he was tagged everyweek in a midfield with less support for him, so if he can get back to his best form I don't think it will be too much of an issue.

Yeah I agree, he is definitely under consideration, plus he claimed that he was not enjoying footy this year...and would have been awesome if he hadn't smashed out 144 in the final round ::)

meow meow · November 07, 2014, 10:32:27 PM

It'll be diffcult for me to select a player who has no soul.

Bill Manspeaker · November 08, 2014, 12:29:03 AM

Quote from: meow meow on November 07, 2014, 10:32:27 PM
It'll be diffcult for me to select a player who has no soul.

haha a little bittersweet isn't it? :P

Sweetness · November 08, 2014, 10:14:12 AM

Quote from: meow meow on November 07, 2014, 10:32:27 PM
It'll be diffcult for me to select a player who has no soul.

Ouch :P

Sweetness · November 08, 2014, 10:15:33 AM

I have a real feeling one of Griffen, Ward or Treloar will be in the top 8 mids next year.
The question is, which one......

Does a reinvigorated Griffen get back to 2013, or does his presence allow Treloar/Ward to rack up at will?
Very interested.

henry · November 08, 2014, 12:46:53 PM

Quote from: Sweetness on November 08, 2014, 10:15:33 AM
I have a real feeling one of Griffen, Ward or Treloar will be in the top 8 mids next year.
The question is, which one......

Does a reinvigorated Griffen get back to 2013, or does his presence allow Treloar/Ward to rack up at will?
Very interested.

I'm starting both Ward and Griffen, hopefully it can be both of them :P

stew42 · November 08, 2014, 04:44:28 PM

I'm also thinking that one of Coniglio or Whitfield could explode into the 90-95+ range as well...

Ricochet · November 17, 2014, 11:24:20 AM

I'm leaning towards Ward over Griff when looking at the GWS boys. Just think Griff will still cop the tag at GWS and Ward may be set free

Capper · November 17, 2014, 01:38:35 PM

I dont think you can start him but after a slow start you might be able to get him cheaper

Holz · November 17, 2014, 03:40:34 PM

too many unknowns with GWS I might end up with one of them but its just too risky to start them I think.

LF · November 20, 2014, 02:58:19 PM

I am just not a fan of Griff no matter what price he is at.
He cannot handle being tagged his constant battle with his back injury.
Maybe a full preseason will help him but still cannot justify starting with him.

Money · February 16, 2015, 11:21:36 PM

I've had him locked since the move! At 85 average at the year he had is pure bargain! I have been tempted to take him out on occasion for a uber premo but its value that to go to refuse! Surely 100+?