Player Watch #13: Jack Higgins

[Tony Harrison]

If the post wasn't there, no one would've blinked an eye at that ball drop.

Amazing goal!

 

[Blinky_bill]

Just the cherry on top of the salty cake.

Goal of the year. Love it

 

[Tony Harrison]

Aside from the goal, it's a bloody impressive feat from Higgins to pretty much assert himself as best 22 in the reigning premiers and ladder leading team as a 19 year old debutant.

 

[darcytiger]

How could this of been allowed as a goal? It was the direct result of Higgins throwing the ball to himself.

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Is that a throw? What’s the difference?

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

The argument was about the action of throwing the ball to himself before the kick.

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First time players (young players) often throw the ball upwards when kicking, rather than guide it onto their foot. If a player continued doing it to senior football, although obviosuly never would happen, but the action wouldnt be against the rules. Its the kicking action.

Anyway if the result was less than a goal, you could be upset as an oppo supporter. Such saltiness is not warranted when you get done by so much.

 

[cairo tiger]

just full of admiration for this kid. left shool to pursue a dream. has got into the starting 22 in a grand final team. thats brains for you.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Just the cherry on top of the salty cake.

Goal of the year. Love it

 

[THE THIN MAN]

if Buddy Franklin can have 'Buddy Arc' and not be forced to kick over the man on the mark then an elongated ball drop is nothing to worry about.

 

[calder_daddy]

Sorry for the intrusion.

I absolutely love Jack Higgins, the perfect small forward.

Did the commentators say it was a throw or give it the all clear?

I believe it was a fair goal, one of the smartest and greatest goals I’ve ever seen.
How quickly he had to think through that and execute it is rediculous.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

if Buddy Franklin can have 'Buddy Arc' and not be forced to kick over the man on the mark then an elongated ball drop is nothing to worry about.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Sorry for the intrusion.

I absolutely love Jack Higgins, the perfect small forward.

Did the commentators say it was a throw or give it the all clear?

I believe it was a fair goal, one of the smartest and greatest goals I’ve ever seen.
How quickly he had to think through that and execute it is rediculous.

Thinking is not his forte...going at a 100mph is...

 

[Tony Harrison]

Sorry for the intrusion.

I absolutely love Jack Higgins, the perfect small forward.

Did the commentators say it was a throw or give it the all clear?

I believe it was a fair goal, one of the smartest and greatest goals I’ve ever seen.
How quickly he had to think through that and execute it is rediculous.

I think 2 said throw and the other all good.
Darce, sodas and Richo gave it the all clear, as did the umpires.

 

[GoTigers2015]

How could this of been allowed as a goal? It was the direct result of Higgins throwing the ball to himself.

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Showing your ignorance of the rules. Hand to foot is not a throw.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

Sorry for the intrusion.

I absolutely love Jack Higgins, the perfect small forward.

Did the commentators say it was a throw or give it the all clear?

I believe it was a fair goal, one of the smartest and greatest goals I’ve ever seen.
How quickly he had to think through that and execute it is rediculous.

This, speed of mind to react like that was ridiculous. Greatest goal I've seen just from sheer surprise factor at the ground, I was already half way through groaning about a rushed behind.

 

[Waca Jr]

Sorry for the intrusion.

I absolutely love Jack Higgins, the perfect small forward.

Did the commentators say it was a throw or give it the all clear?

I believe it was a fair goal, one of the smartest and greatest goals I’ve ever seen.
How quickly he had to think through that and execute it is rediculous.

The toothless dole bludging collingwood ferals were the only ones calling it a throw

 

[French Tiger]

Can't be a throw or incorrect disposal if it ends up on your foot , superb thinking & goal


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[TJTIGER]

one draft watcher said if he was 10cm taller he would of went pick 1

In a season or two he'll be ranked top 5 for his draft, I'm calling it. It wouldn't surprise me if ranked 1 or 2 either....

 

[TJTIGER]

The toothless dole bludging collingwood ferals were the only ones calling it a throw

I thought moore was calling/signalling throw immediately after the goal as well?....I just don't think he could believe what just happened and he had the best sest in the house to view

 

[pan_]

what a complete game. his best yet. plays with the confidence of a 100 gamer.

i think we've done alright here

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

In a season or two he'll be ranked top 5 for his draft, I'm calling it. It wouldn't surprise me if ranked 1 or 2 either....

Come on stop being a fence sitter....no1 or n5 which is it?!?

 

[JackNah_8]

This, speed of mind to react like that was ridiculous. Greatest goal I've seen just from sheer surprise factor at the ground, I was already half way through groaning about a rushed behind.

Same, I thought we'll get a behind but then Higgins scores a freaky goal. Everyone at the ground was stunned. It was great to see that goal live.

 

[premiers dreamer]

had great hands yesterday. shot out some very impressive handballs.

 

[KiwiTiger]

Jack R’s recreation of Jack H’s goal on Instagram is very funny.

Haere Ra

 

[Tony Stark]

Again Higgo is like alot of our second tier players who might not get all the plaudits but alot of stuff they do like bodywork around congestion and little knock ons to advantage that dont end up on the public stat sheets. I am sure Dimma has a more detailed analysis of player contributions and knows exactly what they do..

 

[Muddiemoose]

Not just the goal... also had the highest number of contested possies for our team and 2nd most clearances

Info pointed out by a tiggy supporter on twitter and just thought I would pass it on