Wests Tigers sign Rugby winger John Grant
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Wests Tigers has today announced the signing of one of the most talented rugby union players in powerful winger John Grant.
Grant currently plays first grade rugby for undefeated Eastwood in the Shute Shield competition. The 22-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Wests Tigers for the 2012 season. He can also play full-back and centre.
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The nephew of former Balmain Tigers winger, James Grant, the winger stands at 195cm and weights 102kg. He was the leading tryscorer in the 2010 Shute Shield with 22 tries.
A former student at St Ignatius College, Grant won the GPS 100 metre title in a time of 10.8 seconds. He finished second in last year’s Gatorade Bolt race behind Wallaby Lachie Turner but beat home NRL players Jarryd Hayne, Greg Inglis, Ben Barba. Josh Morris and Nathan Gardner.
A member of the Australian Rugby Sevens squad,Grant graduated from the Junior Waratahs and the NSW Academy squads during the summer of 2009/10.
Grant says he is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the toughest rugby league competition in the world.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time in Rugby Union as it presented me with some great opportunities to develop my game,’’ Grant said.
“I’m now looking forward to the next chapter of my career in Rugby League. Wests Tigers is a great Club and I can’t wait to get started with them next year under the direction of Australian Test Coach Tim Sheens.”
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said the Club was delighted to be able to secure the services of John Grant.
“John is an extremely talented winger who possesses great speed, a solidly built frame, and has good hands,’’ Humphreys said.
“He is one of the most exciting prospects in Rugby Union and Wests Tigers is delighted to have secured his signature.
"I’m sure John is very much looking forward to be able to develop his game not only under Tim Sheens but alongside the likes of some of our exciting backs in Benji Marshall, Lote Tuqiri and Chris Lawrence to name a few.”
Source: Wests Tigers Media Release
Grant currently plays first grade rugby for undefeated Eastwood in the Shute Shield competition. The 22-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Wests Tigers for the 2012 season. He can also play full-back and centre.
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The nephew of former Balmain Tigers winger, James Grant, the winger stands at 195cm and weights 102kg. He was the leading tryscorer in the 2010 Shute Shield with 22 tries.
A former student at St Ignatius College, Grant won the GPS 100 metre title in a time of 10.8 seconds. He finished second in last year’s Gatorade Bolt race behind Wallaby Lachie Turner but beat home NRL players Jarryd Hayne, Greg Inglis, Ben Barba. Josh Morris and Nathan Gardner.
A member of the Australian Rugby Sevens squad,Grant graduated from the Junior Waratahs and the NSW Academy squads during the summer of 2009/10.
Grant says he is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the toughest rugby league competition in the world.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time in Rugby Union as it presented me with some great opportunities to develop my game,’’ Grant said.
“I’m now looking forward to the next chapter of my career in Rugby League. Wests Tigers is a great Club and I can’t wait to get started with them next year under the direction of Australian Test Coach Tim Sheens.”
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said the Club was delighted to be able to secure the services of John Grant.
“John is an extremely talented winger who possesses great speed, a solidly built frame, and has good hands,’’ Humphreys said.
“He is one of the most exciting prospects in Rugby Union and Wests Tigers is delighted to have secured his signature.
"I’m sure John is very much looking forward to be able to develop his game not only under Tim Sheens but alongside the likes of some of our exciting backs in Benji Marshall, Lote Tuqiri and Chris Lawrence to name a few.”
Source: Wests Tigers Media Release
As he was born in Dubbo and then went to school as a boarder at Riverview, one of the best union schools in Sydney, I wouldnt be surprised if he played league as a kid in Dubbo and then picked up Union at school. Also i love the fact hes got the size to go with his pace, he will be great at working the ball off our own line! :smiley:
Blackandwhite
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I don't know the guy and I hope he is a success. Nothing wrong with giving relatives of players/ex players a run.
John Grant….Next Ryan Cross....then Sam Conlon. Lets not forget Benji's brother..How's he going ?
John Grant….Next Ryan Cross....then Sam Conlon. Lets not forget Benji's brother..How's he going ?
Hmm funny.
I was a year or two ahead of him but don't remember him at all.
Must have come good late
I was a year or two ahead of him but don't remember him at all.
Must have come good late
851
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Lets hope he is our rugby signing,not Ryan Cross,all the best John,hope you tear it up.
Is rugby on tele? Where can we get some vision of this guy???
tigersrule4life
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This guy is a gun he will be gr8 fb with tim sheens go tigers :smiley:😀
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@Spartan117 said:
If you are familiar with torrents, shute shield games can be d/l from acrossthetasman sports forum. Quite a few eastwood games on there.
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@851 said:
if he was a bit faster he probably would have
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i watched the videos and if we signed him on a minimum wage then i think it is worth the risk
hammertime
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@tigers05 said:
Brilliant work by the club if that's true.
