Hi Grogg Fans,
Sorry for the long layoff in my blog but things have been a bit busy here with new arrivals and the Six Nations all at the same time! I would like to formally welcome James John Rees to the team or JJR for short – a cross between two of Wales’ greats. He’s settling in really well and we are all gradually getting back to normal with lots of new and old projects on the go.
Carly, James and Simon
On the Grogg front, I have finally finished the Action 9” Sam Warburton. It turned out to be a lot more complicated than I’d anticipated but I hope you’ll all think it’s worth the wait. Paul James is next in line but I’m not forgetting another Welsh forward who played a ’big’ part in Wales’ Six Nations 2014 in Luke Charteris. As Grogg collectors will know I started Luke quite a while ago but I am now determined to finish him – scrum cap and all! Other ‘new arrivals’ will reflect the Six Nations and first on the list is a commemorative 9” ‘Most Capped Welsh Player in History’ Gethin Jenkins. This will probably be another Action piece and will incorporate an inscription reflecting Gethin’s outstanding achievement. Gethin has been a true rock for Wales over the years and I can’t wait to get started on this piece. Also recognising Ireland’s achievements as Six Nations Champions a 9” Paul O’Connell (long overdue) and Johnny Sexton will be this summer’s projects. Both players have been outstanding for different reasons this season and it will be nice to add their names to the other great Irish players in our collection. It has also been decided that in recognition of Brian O’Driscolls amazing achievement in becoming the most capped rugby union player in history, that a NEW figure of the Leinster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions legend will be made. As most Grogg collectors will know our original Brian O’Driscoll 9” is no longer available having reached its Limited Edition but we find it unthinkable that there would be no ‘BOD’ in the Grogg collection. The new figure will incorporate an inscription referencing Brian’s achievements in the game including most capped player in history and highest try scorer in Irish Rugby.
Obviously a lot of new Welsh players have put their hands up for Grogg selection but I feel it’s only fair to finish what I’ve started before making too many promises. Let’s just say I’m keen to start one or two straight away but will have to keep my tinder dry or grow a new pair of arms! Looking back on the tournament I think winning our 3 home games this season – two of those by record margins – was in the end a fair reflection of just how tough a competition the Six Nations has become – no easy wins – no unbeaten teams – and a year is a very long time in rugby. I would have taken that result at the beginning of the season considering Wales’ massive input on the Lions Tour. Some of the boys must be shattered and we would all like to wish both Leigh and Sam a speedy recovery.
On the Football front I was delighted to add Wales, Arsenal and former Cardiff City star Aaron Ramsey to our ever-growing list of Welsh Soccer Groggs. Indeed with players of the quality of Gareth Bale and Aaron in the Wales side the future looks bright!
Once again for updates, announcements and Groggy news keep in touch on Twitter or Facebook. New pics of Work in Progress will be added soon so watch this space.
South Africa here we come!
Cheers for now,
Richard
World Of Groggs
