Pick 53: Jack Graham

[TigerForce]

Also Sam Edmund..

Richmond midfielder "legitimately torn" between staying or joining rival Victorian club

“He is a chance of leaving."

www.sen.com.au

Whilst this rumour does seem like it could carry some weight given the arrival of Tarranto & Hopper, it also must be taken with a grain of salt given it's the silly season. Jernos can just throw bait out there for clicks with no accountability at trade time. Have to wait & see what unfolds.

2 years ago.

 

[Liam_Nissan]

Aren’t we trying to strengthen and build our midfield? Trading him seems counterproductive.

This. We finally get some midfield depth if we trade in Taranto and Hopper and we let fridge go? I’d rather any or all of RCD, Dow, Martyn or Ralphsmith go over him

 

[Nico]

I say no. Don't want Jacky G to go.

Agreed. He's the definition of a Richmond Man after his 2019 PF heroics. He literally would have brought the stands down if he kicked that goal on the run in the last. Poor bugger couldn't even drop the ball on his foot with his mangled shoulder.

He can stay as long as he likes as far as I'm concerned.

Even with Taranto and Hopper, there's still going to be injuries etc. at various stages...and he's a great lock down player if needed.

 

[TigerForce]

Agreed. He's the definition of a Richmond Man after his 2019 PF heroics. He literally would have brought the stands down if he kicked that goal on the run in the last. Poor bugger couldn't even drop the ball on his foot with his mangled shoulder.

He can stay as long as he likes as far as I'm concerned.

Even with Taranto and Hopper, there's still going to be injuries etc. at various stages...and he's a great lock down player if needed.

Yep and I still see him as a future skipper.

 

[Tigers of Old]

2 years ago.

That's the point.

 

[MB78]

Contracted. For a first rounder you have to consider it. I'd be surprised if he leaves, from all reports is being groomed for Lambert's role.

Agree. It’s about having a gut runner who likes to tackle and can also kick a goal when he has to. Also could play him also on their best half back flank, give him a defensive role to limit their output.

 

[turk-d-tiger]

They'd rate him higher than Marshall if they have a clue. They'd see the pair as the future of their forward line and wouldn't trade either of them willingly.

Miles Bergman it is then

 

[Tigers of Old]

A couple of weeks back I wondered about Graham's future role in the team with the expected arrival of Hopper & Tarranto, so it doesn't come as a huge surprise to me that his name has been bandied about in trade speculation today despite being contracted for 2023.
When fit he's obviously a good/required player so any potential suitors would need to pay a decent cost but it's also going to be hard to see where he fits in the the best 22 with all players available.
Watch & see I guess..

 

[Smoking Aces]

For us to trade Graham and for Graham to want to leave, a club would have to offer up a Godfather offer. Something stupid that both parties couldn’t refuse. So in other words he is staying.

 

[spook]

Miles Bergman it is then

I'd rather keep Graham.

 

[Jonesracing82]

Miles Bergman it is then

Hard pass

 

[Redford]

For us to trade Graham and for Graham to want to leave, a club would have to offer up a Godfather offer. Something stupid that both parties couldn’t refuse. So in other words he is staying.

Yep. When healthy he’s been a very good player for us. He’s sacrificed a lot. You don’t let players like that who are still young walk out of the club unless he wants to, and the offer is supremely attractive which is unlikely to be the case with Port. They don’t have much to offer.

Don’t forget he missed most of the pre season this year and limped through the back half with another injury.

Love Fridge. Great bloke. Great player when healthy. No exit situation preferable for me.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Yep. When healthy he’s been a very good player for us. He’s sacrificed a lot. You don’t let players like that who are still young walk out of the club unless he wants to, and the offer is supremely attractive which is unlikely to be the case with Port. They don’t have much to offer.

Don’t forget he missed most of the pre season this year and limped through the back half with another injury.

Love Fridge. Great bloke. Great player when healthy. No exit situation preferable for me.

2019 Preliminary Final. Enough said.

 

[Redford]

2019 Preliminary Final. Enough said.

17 final series as well.

Hasn’t had a great run at it the last couple of seasons.

 

[tha8ball]

It would need to be a damn good deal because at the end of next year Cotchin will be gone , Dion 31 and who knows about Dusty. Keep.

 

[momentai]

Yep. When healthy he’s been a very good player for us. He’s sacrificed a lot. You don’t let players like that who are still young walk out of the club unless he wants to, and the offer is supremely attractive which is unlikely to be the case with Port. They don’t have much to offer.

Don’t forget he missed most of the pre season this year and limped through the back half with another injury.

Love Fridge. Great bloke. Great player when healthy. No exit situation preferable for me.

Has been very very good and won’t be pushed but may decide his chances in 23,
will be limited.
If he goes I’d expect a 1st or future 1st (preferred).
Keep that pick with players x2 like Castagna, CD or Soldo, now to face careers with fewer opportunities, leaving and playing at GWS, (at our expense).

 

[Spirit of Jack]

I'm sure clubs have asked, but as it doesn't make any long term list management sense to let him go...I'd go with media beat up. Similar to the Dusty is definitely leaving nonsense.

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Breaking news little Zipmanics
He isn't the only big name we have asked to explore there options .
we were never going to go into 2 seasons without bringing in kids
And No the Big name isn't Collier Dawkins or Dow

 

[tha8ball]

Breaking news little Zipmanics
He isn't the only big name we have asked to explore there options .
we were never going to go into 2 seasons without bringing in kids
And No the Big name isn't Collier Dawkins or Dow

Hahaha define ‘big name’ - does Castagna fit that criteria!?

 

[Ghost of 29]

Breaking news little Zipmanics
He isn't the only big name we have asked to explore there options .
we were never going to go into 2 seasons without bringing in kids
And No the Big name isn't Collier Dawkins or Dow

Soldo and Graham.