Griff stays on the leash

[AndrewP6]

Great news, with Ryan Griffen agreeing to extend his contract at the Dogs a further 3 years! Puts him at The Kennel until the end of 2015, and importantly, out of reach when free agency comes in.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/western-bulldogs-lock-up-ryan-griffen/story-e6frf9jf-1226241206762

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Great news.

[jeemak]

Great news. Now all he needs to do is step up to the elite level that he is capable of in the next four or five years.

He has the talent, and the head to do it too. Now is his time.

[Remi Moses]

Great news . Going to leave a mark as a one club player and respected.
Going to mention someone else but I can't be arsed typing in his name.

[Desipura]

Great news. Now all he needs to do is step up to the elite level that he is capable of in the next four or five years.

He has the talent, and the head to do it too. Now is his time.

He steps a up in finals to the elite level, unlike a lot of other players, all he needs is to do it consistently in the home and away as well IMHO.

[chef]

Thank you Ryan and thank you Jason McCartney.

[the banker]

Macca obviously impressed with Ryan. Great news for the Club in many ways.

[LostDoggy]

Damn good news, very happy to hear that. Good to know some players still have loyalty to a club knowing a free agency is around the corner. Great start to my day!

[Mantis]

Great news.

[craigsahibee]

Great news. Thanks Ryan.

[Go_Dogs]

Very happy to hear this.

[Redemption97]

Very happy with this. Looking forward to seeing Ryan deliver some consistent footy and the role/s he'll play in our new game plan over the next three years.

[strebla]

Now that's what I like to see first thing in the morning puts a smile on my dial on an otherwise dreary day.

[LostDoggy]

Yay!! :)

[bulldogsthru&thru]

hooray for loyalty :)

[angelopetraglia]

Sensational news.

[DragzLS1]

Best news I have heard all year! Good on ya griff

[Desipura]

Best news I have heard all year! Good on ya griff Its not like it has been a long year, or has it been for you?;)

[Daughter of the West]

Excellent stuff Griff!

[dadsgirl16]

Fantastic news!!!! Luv ya Griff

[LostDoggy]

Fantastic new, very happy to see Griff remain a dog. Hopefully 2012 is a big year for him.

[KT31]

My oldest Pup is delighted, as Griff is his favourite.
Great news, and it say's a lot about his character and loyalty.

[LostDoggy]

Great news. Now all he needs to do is step up to the elite level that he is capable of in the next four or five years.

He has the talent, and the head to do it too. Now is his time.

He's been 'elite' (without being flashy) across all indicators for a few years now, other than his kicking for goal, which has deteriorated significantly in recent years, probably 'cause he's buggered every time he has a shot. On sheer impact, workload and influence on team performance though he's consistently as important as anyone else is for any other team, and without Coons playing regularly, he shoulders a vast amount of opposition attention week-in, week-out. If he played in the Geelong midfield which shares the load more consistently he would be unstoppable. Boydy would have his stats halved immediately if Griff wasn't around.

[EasternWest]

"I always wanted to stay at the Bulldogs and for them to re-sign me it was fantastic. I love the guys here and the club, so I jumped at the opportunity."

Thanks Griff.

[Topdog]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LostDoggy]

Awesome news! My favourite player too. Made the mistake of reading the comments on the Herald Sun, why do they persist with giving total wankers the opportunity to write absolute crap in a public forum??

[LostDoggy]

He steps a up in finals to the elite level, unlike a lot of other players, all he needs is to do it consistently in the home and away as well IMHO.


He's been 'elite' (without being flashy) across all indicators for a few years now, other than his kicking for goal, which has deteriorated significantly in recent years, probably 'cause he's buggered every time he has a shot. On sheer impact, workload and influence on team performance though he's consistently as important as anyone else is for any other team, and without Coons playing regularly, he shoulders a vast amount of opposition attention week-in, week-out. If he played in the Geelong midfield which shares the load more consistently he would be unstoppable. Boydy would have his stats halved immediately if Griff wasn't around.

Both spot on.


My oldest Pup is delighted, as Griff is his favourite.
Great news, and it say's a lot about his character and loyalty.

It does, as he could have easily ridden out the year “hiding” from the press whilst his manager extracts more blood from the stone. I don't draw this conclusion from this one example alone, but Griff strikes me as a very down-to-earth, decent bloke. Good guy to have around the place.

[Bulldog4life]

Fantastic news. Ryan displays the loyalty, character and love for the Club that we would like to see in all our players.

[jazzadogs]

Great news that Ryan has re-signed, and also very promising news that Jason McCartney is being proactive in his role as List Manager and signing people BEFORE free agency comes in. Hope to see more announcements like this!

[Go_Dogs]

Great news that Ryan has re-signed, and also very promising news that Jason McCartney is being proactive in his role as List Manager and signing people BEFORE free agency comes in. Hope to see more announcements like this!

The work Fantasia (I assume) did to re-sign Griff in late 2009/10 (?) shouldn't be underestimated either.

[LostDoggy]

Yayayayayayayay! So exciting!

[jazzadogs]

The work Fantasia (I assume) did to re-sign Griff in late 2009/10 (?) shouldn't be underestimated either.
And the ease with which Griff seems to sign should also not be underestimated. Seems to be like Kreuzer at Carlton - if offered a reasonable contract, he will accept.

I'm not a Fantasia hater, but I'm very happy with the appointment of a list manager and this is a good sign that it is having the desired impact. Identifying players at risk of free agency and targeting them for contract extensions.

[Go_Dogs]

And the ease with which Griff seems to sign should also not be underestimated. Seems to be like Kreuzer at Carlton - if offered a reasonable contract, he will accept.

I'm not a Fantasia hater, but I'm very happy with the appointment of a list manager and this is a good sign that it is having the desired impact. Identifying players at risk of free agency and targeting them for contract extensions.

Don't disagree with any of that, and hopefully we can really improve our list management now we're better resourced.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

I've backed Griff for the Brownlow the last two years - get on for 2012!

[Greystache]

Brilliant news. Griff and the Bulldogs seem to be such an easy fit.

That and the fact I won't own a Bulldog named Griff while Ryan is running around in a Collingwood jumper, like my Melbourne supporting friend who has two dogs named Cam and Bruce!!

[LostDoggy]

Brilliant news. Griff and the Bulldogs seem to be such an easy fit.

That and the fact I won't own a Bulldog named Griff while Ryan is running around in a Collingwood jumper, like my Melbourne supporting friend who has two dogs named Cam and Bruce!!

Buy him another and name him Jack Watts. It'd be funny as hell…

[LostDoggy]

So happy to hear that Ryan Griffin (he he ;)) is staying a Bulldog. :)

[LostDoggy]

Whoo Hoo! Do the happy dance!:o

[Dancin' Douggy]

Ryan Griffen deserves our love.
After the Callan Ward bull#@%$.
Here's a man who deserves respect.

Quietly gets it done with no fanfare, and let's face it, Cement head isn't even fit to tie his shoelaces if your talking about football ability

[KT31]

Ryan Griffen deserves our love.
After the Callan Ward bull#@%$.
Here's a man who deserves respect.

Quietly gets it done with no fanfare, and let's face it, Cement head isn't even fit to tie his shoelaces if your talking about football ability

Who ????;)

[DOG GOD]

Great news....awesome stuff and great for the club.

[jeemak]

He's been 'elite' (without being flashy) across all indicators for a few years now, other than his kicking for goal, which has deteriorated significantly in recent years, probably 'cause he's buggered every time he has a shot. On sheer impact, workload and influence on team performance though he's consistently as important as anyone else is for any other team, and without Coons playing regularly, he shoulders a vast amount of opposition attention week-in, week-out. If he played in the Geelong midfield which shares the load more consistently he would be unstoppable. Boydy would have his stats halved immediately if Griff wasn't around.

Yes, he has been a victim of Cooney's absence. And I agree that on impact for us he's almost as solid as anyone in the league however, I'm not willing to put him in the elite bracket yet. Two outstanding seasons don't get him there for mine.

You also make an excellent point about the attention he receives from the opposition, and it's something a lot of pundits don't acknowledge when they're commenting on his performance. He's also been able to change his game towards an almost perfect example of inside and outside midfield play over the last three years. He could have been played on a wing or a back flank during that time, and if he did, he'd probably have at least one AA jumper.

Like Desipura said, if he could play the home and away games like he does finals then he'd be in the top bracket of mids in the league convincingly.

[LostDoggy]

Ryan Griffen deserves our love.
After the Callan Ward bull#@%$.
Here's a man who deserves respect.

Quietly gets it done with no fanfare, and let's face it, Cement head isn't even fit to tie his shoelaces if your talking about football ability

"Like" :D

[LostDoggy]

Got my new jumper today with the number 16 on the back!