Grundy - I want to be like Adam

[Reggi]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/adam-goodes-brings-out-best-in-heath-grundy/story-e6frexwr-1225835795764

[liz]

I thought Reg was going to struggle to be a really good defender because he lacks the closing speed of someone like Craig Bolton. Even last year, when he improved immensely, he still didn't look particularly quick. I don't know how they've done it, but he seems to have become significantly quicker over one short off-season. His ability to catch-up to Riewoldt on some of those leads was very encouraging.

[dimelb]

Goodes said Grundy had been a difficult opponent during training because of his speed and agility.
"There've been times when it's been hard for me to even touch the ball, he's been so tightly manned-up on me," said Goodes. "You think you have a couple of metres on him and his closing speed is really good and he can jump high."

There was a great shot in The Sunday Age showing Reg (I think, but they labelled it Mattner) just outreaching Riewoldt. He certainly seems to have stepped up a gear or two.
This one:http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/a...0228-pavj.html

[AnnieH]

There's a lot of work to be done Reg.

[giant]

At times on Sat he looked absolutely shattered - but I guess playing on a bloke like Roo will do that to you. Anyway, after being found out a few times in the first 10 mins, he bounced back superbly (altho it was comical to hear the Saints supporters groaning every time their precious wasn't given a free kick from a contest he didn't win).

[Primmy]

This is good, thanks giant. It means the Rego is able to look after himself and his mindset. Just a little whoohoo at this stage. Larger ones are being stored up for future.

[hot potato]

Look forward to watching him make the most of his opportunity, not comparing him to what Goodes has achieved.

HP