36 Facts About Shaun Grigg

Shaun Grigg was born on 19 April 1988 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played 171 games for Richmond and 43 games for Carlton over a 13-year AFL career.

Shaun Grigg was a premiership player with Richmond in 2017, an Under 18 All Australian and twice placed in the top five in Richmond club best and fairests.

Shaun Grigg was part of the school's First XVIII football side which won the coveted Herald Sun Shield in 2005.

Shaun Grigg played with Redan in his younger years before joining the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup.

Shaun Grigg was selected by Carlton with the club's second pick and the 19th overall in the 2006 AFL National draft.

Shaun Grigg suffered a shoulder injury early in the 2007 season and struggled as a result.

Shaun Grigg played matches early in the season with Carlton's VFL-affiliate, the Northern Bullants.

Shaun Grigg made his AFL debut against Melbourne in Round 14,2007 and played a total of 5 games for the season.

Shaun Grigg earned a regular position in the Carlton team throughout 2008, playing 20 senior games and receiving a nomination for the NAB Rising Star award in Round 19.

Shaun Grigg kicked his first career goal in Round 4,2008 in a match against Collingwood.

In October 2010 Shaun Grigg asked to be traded from the Carlton Football Club with Richmond his desired trade destination.

Shaun Grigg cited a desire for greater on-field opportunities as his key reason for seeking the move.

Shaun Grigg had played 43 games for the club over his four-year tenure.

Shaun Grigg made his debut for Richmond in Round 1 of the 2011 season in a match against his former club Carlton at the MCG.

Shaun Grigg finished his first season at Richmond having played 21 games and recording an average of 22 disposals per game.

In 2012 Shaun Grigg was one of the most improved players in the league.

Shaun Grigg kicked a career-best three goals in a Round 7 clash with Sydney.

Shaun Grigg played all 22 matches that season and recorded a career best 561 disposals, good for fourth best at the club.

Shaun Grigg polled a career best 11 votes in the Brownlow Medal, placing third at the club that season.

Shaun Grigg polled 5 votes in the Brownlow medal count that year, placing equal fifth of all Richmond players that season.

Shaun Grigg again played in the club's finals campaign, kicking a goal in an elimination final defeat at the hands of Port Adelaide.

Shaun Grigg finished the season having played 15 games, his lowest total in his time at Richmond.

Shaun Grigg played his 100th match for Richmond that year, in a Round 20 match against Gold Coast.

Shaun Grigg played parts of the 2016 season in a new role as an inside midfielder.

Shaun Grigg defied initial expectations to return to fitness for the club's Round 2 match against Collingwood, missing just one match in the process.

Shaun Grigg recorded a career-high 38 disposals in Richmond's Round 11 loss to North Melbourne.

Shaun Grigg went on to play in a total of 20 matches that season.

Shaun Grigg earned his second Kevin Bartlett Medal in 2016, after placing fourth at the club for disposals, tackles and clearances as well as second in inside 50 entries.

Shaun Grigg suffered a hamstring strain in the lead-up to round 7,2018 and missed that match as a result.

Shaun Grigg was considered a "touch and go" chance to play the following week but ultimately missed his second straight match.

Shaun Grigg made his return in round 9, called up as a late-replacement for first-year forward Jack Higgins.

On 14 May 2019, Shaun Grigg announced his immediate retirement from AFL football, having failed to play a match at any level that season due to persistent knee and hip injures.

Shaun Grigg concluded his career having played 214 AFL matches.

In October 2019, Shaun Grigg joined the Geelong Football Club coaching panel as a development coach.

In 2011 Shaun Grigg was a member of the Australian squad for a two match International rules series against Ireland and played two matches.

Shaun Grigg is a part-owner in multiple SpudBar franchise restaurants.