Nathan GRIMA

2016 Digest:   Former Roo retired mid-way through 2015 after persistent back injuries hampered his ability to consistently get on the park. Had been concentrating on his landscaping business until the unexpected call from Essendon.

2016 NAB Cup:   Very late addition to list. Will be a coach’s call on when he plays. Needs VFL runs.

2016 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		Played in VFL trial against Footscray.
2		Played in VFL trial against Richmond.
3	VFL	Got through game in defence and was impressive given limited pre-season.	–
4	VFL	Got through another game without incident but wasn’t a huge factor.	–
5	VFL	Held Cloke to two goals in a pleasing effort down back. Working into form.	–
6	VFL	Repelled attacks all day and among best. Rated best on ground.	–
7	Syd	Played mostly on Sinclair and battled hard in his first game in Essendon colours.	3
8	NM	Battled Petrie for most of the afternoon and kept him to two goals from nine kicks.	5
9		Hip.
10		Hip.
11		Hip.
12		Hip.
13		Hip.
14		Hip.
15		Hip.
16		Hip.
17		Hip.
18		Hip.
19		Hip.
20		Hip.
21		Hip.
22		Hip.
23		Hip.

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		Back.
2		Back.
3		Back.
4		Back.
5		Back.
6		Back.
7		Back.
8		Back.
9		Back.
10		Back.
11		Back.
12		Back.
13		Back.
14		Back.
15		Retired.
16		Retired.
17		Retired.
18		Retired.
19		Retired.
20		Retired.
21		Retired.
22		Retired.
23		Retired.
EF		Retired.
SF		Retired.
PF		Retired.

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Began on Carlisle. Not a major factor.	4
2	WB	Kept close eye on Jones before replaced by Greenwood.	5
3	Port	Did job on Westhoff early. Worked well with Hansen in defence.	7
4	Syd	Nine rebound 50s and 10 one-percenters – played his role.	6
5	Coll	Rotated through variety of players including Elliott.	7
6	Frem	Resolute down back and one of the main reasons North got over the line.	8
7	GCS	Injured an ankle early and appeared hampered for long stretches.	5
9		Foot.
10		Foot.
11		Foot.
12		Foot.
13		Foot.
14		Foot.
15		Foot.
16		Foot.
17		Foot.
18		Foot.
19	VFL	Played the first half and was solid on return.	–
20	GWS	Late inclusion for Hansen. Had Boyd’s measure all afternoon.	7
21	WB	Played as the spare in defence early. Went about his business.	5
22	Adel	Strong job on potentially dangerous Walker.	6
23	Melb	Found Fitzpatrick a bit quick at times then copped cork to upper leg.	4
EF	Ess	Did his bit down back. Second quarter was by far his best.	6
SF	Geel	Hawkins gave him the most torrid of nights early.	4
PF	Syd	Not big enough to stand Tippett and swallowed up by Swan forward.	3
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Coll	Minded Lynch and did a reasonable job.	7
2	Geel	Had the wood on Podsiadly all day and was among the Roos’ best.	8
3	Syd	Picked up resting talls and played OK.	5
4	Bris	Excellent understanding with Thompson.	6
5	Haw	Ensured that Hale didn’t have a big say in attack.	5
6	Port	Forced Westhoff into places where he didn’t pose threat.	7
7		Soreness.
8	WCE	Darling gave him problems early but then he fought back.	5
9	Adel	Had a variety of opponents and OK defensively but not much else.	4
10	StK	Picked up resting rucks McEvoy and co.	7
11	GCS	Got plenty of the footy in defence and tried hard.	6
13	Frem	Solid in defence.	5
14	GWS	Rarely under any pressure down back and solid. Subbed out late.	6
15	Rich	Vickery lively early but as the game wore on he gained the upper hand.	6
16	Bris	Had the better of Merrett in defence.	6
17	Carl	Had his share of it against Henderson, but the Blue finished on.	5
18	Melb	Part of a well drilled defensive unit. Solid.	6
19		Back.
20		Back.
21	Ess	Picked up dangerous Crameri at start and gave solid display. First goal ever.	6
22		Foot.
23		Foot.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

4	VFL	Defended stoutly and seemed to pull up fairly well.	–
5	VFL	Still gradually regaining match fitness. Steady in defence.	–
6	VFL	Sturdy game down back.	–
7	VFL	Defended well for the most part.	–
8	Port	Played as sweeper in defence and rebounded the footy outside 50 four times.	6
9	Bris	Picked up Cornelius initially and generally did as he wished. Pressed later.	5
10	Haw	Started on Roughead but spent time on Franklin. Battled hard. Not the worst.	6
12	GCS	Equal leading possession winner and took12 marks. Super game.	8
13	Adel	Alternated in match ups on Walker and Tippett at start.	5
14	StK	Did a sterling job at centre half back on Riewoldt.	7
15	WCE	Did a good job on Darling.	6
16	Carl	Briefly on Walker before Carlton man went off. Always got to contests.	7
17	Rich	Hammered McGuane and among the best defenders on the day.	7
18	Melb	Another defender who played his role without fuss.	6
19	WB	Saw Grant off and did what was required without setting game alight.	5
20	Ess	Excellent job on Crameri. Hurt hamstring late in game.	7
EF	WCE	Zero stats first half and conceded goals. Horror day for the defender.	2