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Dylan Grimes JDM
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Despite being a key cog to the best and most cohesive backline we will ever see (Grimes, Rance, Astbury, Vlastuin, Broad, Houli) he was the most under-rated.
Brilliant 1 on 1 defender. Was always good, but when Rance went down in Round 1 2019 with that ACL, my oh my he stepped up and levelled up again. Went from being an under rated part of a very good backline, to being the main man of that backline. Absolute gun who has been a pleasure to watch. Always seemed like he was a really good guy too.
What an incredible example of persistence paying off. From Preseason draft to early injuries which I'm sure had him questioning his life choices.
Worked his ass off to become one of our best & most versatile defenders as well as a fantastic leader & club man.
Thanks for everything Dylan, enjoy a few vino's in retirement as a Tiger Legend.
Worked his ass off to become one of our best & most versatile defenders as well as a fantastic leader & club man.
Thanks for everything Dylan, enjoy a few vino's in retirement as a Tiger Legend.
Outstanding Player and a magnificent career.
His effort to stand tall and go to the next level when Rance went down was a bloody unbeleivable acheivment and a key part in winning us the next two flags.
I salute you ...legend
His effort to stand tall and go to the next level when Rance went down was a bloody unbeleivable acheivment and a key part in winning us the next two flags.
I salute you ...legend
All the accolades being thrown around here are not even properly touching the surface on what he has done. The standards and attitude he helped drive along with his form over our premierships.
2019 and 2020 wouldn’t have happened without him. So a massive thank you.
Seems to be the ultimate team man or as we know the Richmond Man.
2019 and 2020 wouldn’t have happened without him. So a massive thank you.
Seems to be the ultimate team man or as we know the Richmond Man.
End of an era: Grimes the latest Tiger to call it quits
ByJon Pierik the Age
August 20, 2024 — 12.17pmFormer Richmond captain Dylan Grimes is the latest Tiger to call it quits, as the club’s premiership era recedes further into memory.
Grimes joins the likes of Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and Dustin Martin to have retired over the past year, while coach Damien Hardwick is now with the Gold Coast. Club chief executive Brendon Gale will soon leave and take up his post with the league’s newest club, Tasmania Devils.
Grimes, a beloved figure among his teammates for his dour work in defence through three premierships, told teammates on Tuesday of his decision. Grimes said he felt indebted to the club.
End of an era: Triple-premiership defender Dylan Grimes.Credit:Getty Images
“The club had plenty of reasons to throw in the towel with me over many years with surgeries, form slumps or whatever [else],” he said.
“There is a part of me that has had a chip on my shoulder for my entire career to try and repay the debt I felt like I owed the club. Almost everything good in my life, I have because of here, so thank you.”
Grimes’ 234-game career, of which only five came this year because of a back injury, led him to be a Jack Dyer medallist, All-Australian, and two-time winner of the club’s prestigious Francis Bourke Award.
He also captained the club in 2022-23 when he and Toby Nankervis shared the honour.
“To be a great club you need to have great people, and this place is blessed with some of the best that there is,” Grimes said.
“I will miss the thrill of the contest, and I will miss the incredible feeling of playing in front of the best fans in the world … But I leave with no regrets and just a sense of pride for everything we have achieved together.”
Grimes was overlooked in the 2009 national draft, joining the Tigers with the second pick in the ensuing pre-season draft.
Gale said Grimes, who endured serious hamstring issues early in his career, would be remembered as one of the club’s all-time greats.
“Dylan arrived at the club via the pre-season draft and, straight away, you could tell that he was going to be a player that got everything out of himself, which 15 years later has certainly come to fruition,” Gale said.
“His importance to our team and club across a long period has been profound, and his contribution to our era of success has been outstanding. In a role that does not always receive the plaudits, Dylan exemplified, and he was respected and admired across the league as a top-line quality player.
“Dylan had a wonderful career and is one of our most decorated players, but his legacy at the club as a great teammate will be the most lasting.”
Grimes’ departure comes a day after teammate Shai Bolton said he was open to a trade to either West Coast or Fremantle, while premiership teammate Liam Baker could also be on the move home west. Jack Graham is also considering a move west, while running defender Daniel Rioli has been linked with the Suns.
Has there been a quicker CHB/HB? Electrifying pace early and never lost that much through the years.
Another of our greats.
Another of our greats.
Outstanding clubman, player and person.
Would have got to 300 games if not for injuries.
All the best Optimus.
Would have got to 300 games if not for injuries.
All the best Optimus.
