Player Watch #34: Jack Graham

[Rumballs]

Cant really understand the knock on Jack Graham

Good size , Ready to play , Gets the ball , Larke Medal winner , Elite runner , Good hands , Leader , Reads play well

Questionable Kicking ! Dont believe its that bad tbh and will only improve

Comparison to Luke Hodge is a massive compliment

Actually, it was Luke Hodge but better on the spread.
I'll be disappointed if he loses that and ends up only as good as Hodge.

 

[Rumballs]

Kicking's his only issue - looking forward to seeing how he goes after a preseason. Will drop a few kgs to work on his endurance/fitness but should be ready to go soon. Will be looking to see how he goes in the VFL whether he can overtake guys like Townsend and the like through the inside midfield.

Do you know anything more about his propensity to shred his quads?

 

[jreesosb]

Astbury is he is playing shit again. Or grimes if his body fails

Graham replaces grigg adding grunt and toughness instead of feminity and soft efforts

Surely Hunt Or Morris (already out I know), before Grigg. Lambert and Conca would be looking over their shoulders too I reckon. Good to have some decent competition for spots hey

 

[baphomet]

Surely Hunt Or Morris (already out I know), before Grigg. Lambert and Conca would be looking over their shoulders too I reckon. Good to have some decent competition for spots hey

Depends on what Tweedle Dee (dan) & Tweedle Dum (damien) reckon the best side is I Spose.

All those you mentioned are pretty boarder line bar list blocker extrodinaire grigg who is firmly in Damien's good books

With Prestia and caddy there are not many spots in the middle

 

[jreesosb]

Depends on what Tweedle Dee (dan) & Tweedle Dum (damien) reckon the best side is I Spose.

All those you mentioned are pretty boarder line bar list blocker extrodinaire grigg who is firmly in Damien's good books

With Prestia and caddy there are not many spots in the middle

Ha yes! Can't believe I forgot the addition of prestia and caddy

 

[Ancient Tiger]

I'm going out on a limb here. Before kicking a ball in anger and barring injury, I can see future captain material here. I don't know what it is, but can see it in his eyes. Call me stupid, but that's what I see.

 

[Groupie_]

I'm going out on a limb here. Before kicking a ball in anger and barring injury, I can see future captain material here. I don't know what it is, but can see it in his eyes. Call me stupid, but that's what I see.

stupid

 

[Ancient Tiger]

stupid

Thanks!

 

[theflea]

Looks like he knows his role and plays it well. Love seeing him dish it out and then put in to try and be an option downfield.
Not sure if Jack and Miles will play in same team too often.

Will spread better.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Almost identical height and weight to Joel Selwood who he reminds me of.

 

[nineteen eighty]

I'm going out on a limb here. Before kicking a ball in anger and barring injury, I can see future captain material here. I don't know what it is, but can see it in his eyes. Call me stupid, but that's what I see.

No offence intended...

stupid.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

No offence intended...

stupid.

None taken.

I said I was going out on a limb and making a prediction. Chances are that I am a 99.99% chance of being wrong. BUT, if I am correct, I will gain genius status immediately!

 

[THE_GUN]

Will spread better.[/QUOTE] For Damien Hardick

 

[THE_GUN]

Almost identical height and weight to Joel Selwood who he reminds me of.

Jack Graham 183cm 86kgs
Joel Selwood 182cm 86kgs
Luke Hodge 185cm 88kgs

Lets hope this kid makes it , Will be a massive bonus for the club

 

[THE THIN MAN]

The new bodyguard

 

[THE_GUN]

Im starting to hate this bodyguard stuff, Who is going to protect cotchin etc etc

I want all our mids to go in hard and win their own ball, When they become a problem for other clubs they will soon forget about trying to tag cotchin as others will be hurting them too much. Graham,Prestia,Caddy and hopefull 1/2 more will start to develop

 

[TigerImposter]

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Hey TTM I don't know whether you're A Muso or Amusing ????

 

[bananatigz]

Im starting to hate this bodyguard stuff, Who is going to protect cotchin etc etc

I want all our mids to go in hard and win their own ball, When they become a problem for other clubs they will soon forget about trying to tag cotchin as others will be hurting them too much. Graham,Prestia,Caddy and hopefull 1/2 more will start to develop

Agree with you there. Only reason teams have gone after Cotch the last few years is because he's just about the only one who has done it, if everyone cracks in it won't be a problem

 

[TigerBelle]

I'm really keen to see Jack play. Everything I see and hear about him makes me think we've got a gem at a bargain price. Please let this be true.

 

[Bobby Sands]

What I'm excited about is that the "knocks" don't seem to add up.

I've heard poor kicking & lack of athletic traits from Buckenara.

The kid is a beast with elite endurance from FJ.

He accumulates the ball against boys and men, and has leadership qualities / no offfield issues.

Seems pretty legit to me.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

What I'm excited about is that the "knocks" don't seem to add up.

I've heard poor kicking & lack of athletic traits from Buckenara.

The kid is a beast with elite endurance from FJ.

He accumulates the ball against boys and men, and has leadership qualities / no offfield issues.

Seems pretty legit to me.

The same lack of athletic traits that saw them ignore Selwood for Mitch Thorp!

 

[nineteen eighty]

What I'm excited about is that the "knocks" don't seem to add up.

I've heard poor kicking & lack of athletic traits from Buckenara.

The kid is a beast with elite endurance from FJ.

He accumulates the ball against boys and men, and has leadership qualities / no offfield issues.

Seems pretty legit to me.

His kicking is average at the moment.

I'm ok with that if he continues to develop into the contested ball winning mid we have been crying out for. He knows how to get the footy, enjoys the contest, is a natural leader coming up through the ranks and plays a selfless game to boot. His strengths are most other players weaknesses. If he develops his weaknesses, we have got ourselves a beauty.

I don't understand myself why he went so late given what I've read and seen about him. Happy he did though and hoping he will develop into the player we are all hoping for.

 

[Wacky Tiger]

The same lack of athletic traits that saw them ignore Selwood for Mitch Thorp!

Pretty sure it was the knee that they were worried about with Jelwood but i get the point. Hope he proves them all wrong

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Pretty sure it was the knee that they were worried about with Jelwood but i get the point. Hope he proves them all wrong

Yes, I know about the knee. The point I was making is that Hawthorn made a call and it was 100% wrong. The same 100% incorrect call about Grahams athleticism (I hope).

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Yes, I know about the knee. The point I was making is that Hawthorn made a call and it was 100% wrong. The same 100% incorrect call about Grahams athleticism (I hope).

Yep all clubs make mistakes. It more unusual for someone to go so far without being picked but hey fingers crossed. Just love the fact hes a competative beast and oozes leadership potential. Something we are screaming out for