Brodie GRUNDY

2017 Digest:   Suited by the third-man-up rule change. Collingwood has produced few great ruckmen but can forsee a decade of dominance.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	WB	Dominance grew as the game wore on. Looks fit and threatening to have a monster season.	7
2	Rich	Hands full with Nankervis but got on top as the game wore on. Fine running goal in third term	7
3	Syd	Superb in opening half opposed to Naismith, mostly in ruck. Steady second half but had good moments late.	7
4	StK	Dominant force throughout after a massive first term that got the Pies rolling.	8
5	Ess	Taps to advantage important in the wet but Leuenberger-Daniher at least held their own.	5
6	Geel	Dominated ruck and was far superior to Smith who couldn’t get warm. Early in game set up clearance domination.	6
7	Carl	Hard day for big men, and had his work cut out with the competitive Kreuzer.	5
8	GWS	Superb first term including a goal out of the ruck gave Mumford plenty to think about. Took the honours.	6
9	Haw	A little more of the ball than McEvoy and more influential later but the Hawk snared a goal.	6
10	Bris	Had the better of Martin and as the premier ruckman on the game; 38 hit-outs, 9 disposals ands six tackles.	8
11	Frem	Rucked well with Sandilands missing. Also had 21 disposals.	6
12	Melb	Eyes lit up like man in the boat in Caddyshack. Dominated the ruck given Dees’ used part-timers. Impact faded late.	7
13		Bye.
14	Port	Battled Ryder and among the Pies’ best. Took a screamer among five contested marks and was busy with 19 touches.	7
15	Haw	Rucked against McEvoy. Comfortably won the possessions battle (21) but was matched in the ruck.	6
16	Ess	Not as good as previous weeks and didn’t impact the flow of the game in the ruck or general play.	4
17	GCS	Witts took the honours in their ruck duel. Worked OK around the ground.	5
18	WCE	Easily on top in the ruck but not much impact around the ground.	6
19	Adel	Came out even with Sam Jacobs in the ruck battle, winning the hit-outs 40 to 39.	7
20	NM	Public enemy number one after tackle on Brown. Won the battle against Goldstein but not his best.	6
21		Suspended.
22		Suspended.
23	Melb	Used in attack and the ruck and was very effective.	6

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Coburg.
2	Rich	Produced winning goal with four seconds remaining. Beaten in ruck but OK around the ground.	5
3	StK	Hickey probably took the honours on the day. Lot of his touches weren’t damaging.	5
4	Melb	Cost side a goal in first term with horror handball. Beaten in ruck but tried hard around the ground.	6
5	Ess	Ruck duel was almost inconsequential. Missed a sitter in front of goal. Battled hard.	4
6	WCE	Lost the ruck battle but followed up to get 21 disposals.	6
7	Carl	Ruck opposed to Kreuzer. Ineffective around ground and shaded in ruck contests.	5
8	Bris	Energetic in the ruck and as a key forward. Responded to a rocket from the coach?	7
9	Geel	When your ruckman grabs 20 and kicks two goals it gives the team a big advantage.	7
10	WB	Best ruckman on the field in taps and influence around ground.	6
11	Port	Won the ruck duel with Trengove and got a bit of ball around the ground. Tried hard.	6
12	Melb	No match for Gawn who showed him up in every aspect. Spent periods forward.	4
14	Frem	Clear winner in ruck taps in first half and effective around ground.	6
15	Carl	Hit the scoreboard with two important goals and has found a rich vein of form.	7
16	GWS	Took control of ruck after being down in first term and gave runners every chance.	8
17	Adel	Impressive display of ruckwork and marking around the ground.	8
18	NM	Had the edge over Goldstein and ran more freely than the North man.	8
19	WCE	Had the better of Lycett in key ruck duel to end with 45 hit-outs and 19 possessions.	8
20	Rich	Threatened to tear game apart early in ruck then quietened a tad. Battled hard.	6
21	WB	In clear control of ruck duels. Very good at stoppages and is ahead of his years.	7
22	GCS	Shocking hairdo but got on his bike to give Brooksby a run around. 36 hit-outs.	8
23	Haw	Dominated centre hit-outs and helped side win centre clearances 20-13.	7

2015 Season

1	Bris	Massive effort taking on Lions’ twin towers.	7
2	Adel	Rucked tirelessly but beaten up around the ground by Jacobs.	5
3	StK	Best ruckman afield and worked hard to cover ground.	7
4	Ess	Won the ruck battle against Bellchambers. Created a path for teammates.	7
5	Carl	Far more active and mobile than Blues ruck pair.	7
6	Geel	Battled hard with 24 taps and five tackles, but outrun by Cat ruckmen.	4
7	Rich	Beaten by Maric in the ruck but excellent on ground and didn’t stop trying.	6
8	GCS	Quiet around the ground and Nicholls had the better of him.	4
9	NM	Double-teamed Goldstein with Witts. Beaten in hitouts but good on the deck.	6
10	Melb	Beaten in the ruck by Gawn in the ruck but kept battling.	4
11		Neck.
12		Neck.
13		Neck.
14	VFL	Good combination with Cox in ruck. 24 hitouts and 19 touches.	–
15	Port	Late inclusion for Williams, toiled hard.	5
16	WCE	Support ruck and forward target after Cloke departed. Looked good at times.	5
17	WB	Took on Campbell alongside Witts and pressed into attack. Two goals.	6
18	Melb	Had a purple patch in the third term but well beaten by Gawn.	4
19	Carl	Climbed over Kreuzer in the ruck to get the ball going Collingwood's way.	7
20	Syd	Main ruck role and able to generate chances for those around him.	6
21	Rich	Beaten by Maric in the ruck. Everything he did was under pressure.	4
22	Geel	Big man helped side destroy Cats in clearances. 12 contested possessions.	7
23	Ess	Ruck work Ok but certainly didn’t star. Subbed out after arm injury in third term.	4

2014 Season

1	Frem	Took on Sandilands, a big task. Only two hit-outs to advantage and looked lost when forward.	3
2	Syd	Shaded his duel with the more experienced Pyke.	5
3	Geel	Battled Cat duo and was solid in the ruck but very little around the ground.	4
4	Rich	Subbed in third quarter. Smacked by Hampson at the hit-outs.	2
5	NM	Beaten by Goldstein but it mattered little as ground players took over.	4
6	Ess	Didn’t stamp himself on game but buried a long set shot late.	5
7	Carl	Not a huge game in ruck.	5
9	Adel	Battled Jacobs in an intriguing duel. Certainly not disgraced.	5
10	WCE	Toiled away against Eagle duo without setting game alight. Honest.	4
11		Rested.
12	Melb	Rotated forward/ruck and did well, particularly in the first half.	6
13	WB	Subbed out after not doing much.	3
14	VFL	Shaded in the ruck by Campbell and Cordy.	–
15	VFL	Took on Tiger tall duo and battled hard. 27 hitouts.	–
16	GCS	Struggling; may need a spell in the reserves.	1
17	VFL	OK in the ruck but was hampered by a corkie he received early.	–
18	VFL	Good early, but Dolphins’ big men got on top.	–
19	VFL	Even battle with Ceglar in the ruck.	–
20	VFL	Good battle with Bellchambers in ruck then took over late.	–
21	Bris	Only Pie to play well in second half. Took some nice marks and worked hard.	5
22	GWS	Tried to double-team Mumford along with Witts. OK without being great.	5
23	Haw	Subbed off early in third term which seemed strange given was going OK.	2
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1		Back.
2		Back.
3		Back.
4		Back.
5		Back.
6		Back.
7		Back.
8		Back.
9	VFL	Game time was monitored on return. Showed a bit.	–
10	VFL	Teamed well with Hudson in the ruck. Easy to see his potential.	–
11	VFL	Battled hard when in the ruck with 20 hitouts. Improving each week.	–
12	VFL	Continuing to improve with more ruck time. Super competitive.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Influential effort in the ruck. Used his body well to shield the ball.	–
15	VFL	Kicked two goals and was influential when in the ruck. Great effort.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Impressed again as he takes on a greater rucking role.	–
18	GWS	Showed aggression and enthusiasm on debut. Held his own in the ruck.	5
19	Ess	Young ruckman did OK. Suited by the conditions as good at ground level.	4
20	Syd	Impressive against the twin towers Mumford and Pyke.	5
21	Haw	Got better as game wore on opposed to Bailey/Hale. Pies thrilled with his progress.	6
22	WCE	Took on Lycett/Cox and battled well. Has an aggressive streak.	6
23	NM	Took it up to Goldstein and was handy. Second efforts a highlight.	6
EF	Port	Rucked most of the night against Lobbe and was strong in patches. 25 hit-outs.	6
SF
PF
GF