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Pick 53: Jack Graham
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Love it that Cotch put his premiership medal around Fridge's neck.
He was definitely there in spirit on Saturday and was a mighty forece in getting the Tigers to the Big Dance.
He was definitely there in spirit on Saturday and was a mighty forece in getting the Tigers to the Big Dance.
Graham is one of our young leaders who made sure we got to the grand final.
Love his work and hope they can fix his shoulders long term.
Love his work and hope they can fix his shoulders long term.
From Stronger and Bolder:
"Before they depart, to stretch and hydrate and warm down and ice up, Hardwick takes a moment to single out one player: Jack “Fridge” Graham.
Graham was able to return to the field after pain medication and strapping. Despite the shoulder popping out again during a flexibility and mobility test, he put his hand up—the left, not the right—to continue. That test wouldn’t be the first time that evening that the joint “sub-luxed”, his limb slipping again and again from its aggravated socket.
Still he spoiled. Still he tackled. He assumed a place in the forward line, and ran to corral and corner, pressing every opponent with the force of his injured body. By the time the final siren sounded, Graham had recorded more pressure acts than any Geelong player on the field.
Hardwick wants to acknowledge this, too. “To be honest, you guys mightn’t have known, but Jack couldn’t move his arm above his neck. We packed him up at half-time, and we spoke to him on the bench and asked, ‘Do you think you can go?’ and he said absolutely, without hesitation. He put his hand up for you blokes.”
Hardwick turns to Graham now, and points in his direction. “We don’t know where it ends up from here, but we know there’s going to be a chapter in our history book about you, mate. You helped us get to where we need to go. Thank you. Thank you so much.”
"Before they depart, to stretch and hydrate and warm down and ice up, Hardwick takes a moment to single out one player: Jack “Fridge” Graham.
Graham was able to return to the field after pain medication and strapping. Despite the shoulder popping out again during a flexibility and mobility test, he put his hand up—the left, not the right—to continue. That test wouldn’t be the first time that evening that the joint “sub-luxed”, his limb slipping again and again from its aggravated socket.
Still he spoiled. Still he tackled. He assumed a place in the forward line, and ran to corral and corner, pressing every opponent with the force of his injured body. By the time the final siren sounded, Graham had recorded more pressure acts than any Geelong player on the field.
Hardwick wants to acknowledge this, too. “To be honest, you guys mightn’t have known, but Jack couldn’t move his arm above his neck. We packed him up at half-time, and we spoke to him on the bench and asked, ‘Do you think you can go?’ and he said absolutely, without hesitation. He put his hand up for you blokes.”
Hardwick turns to Graham now, and points in his direction. “We don’t know where it ends up from here, but we know there’s going to be a chapter in our history book about you, mate. You helped us get to where we need to go. Thank you. Thank you so much.”
Looking at Jackie G's facial expressions since that happened, seems like he's proud of what he did which is great for his own self-esteem.
That is sensational and inspirational and I hope for everyone’s sake that JG gets back to his best - and beyond - and has a long and rewarding career with Richmond that makes missing this years Granny just a minor blip.
Cotch and Graham obviously have a close bond.
Was evident in 2017 GF aftermath.
With Chimp as Grahams mentor it augers well for him going forward as a junior leader.
His efforts in the Prelim cannot be understated.
Could you expect anything else from our captain with so much class?
Jack Graham still very sore after his shoulder reconstruction according to Peter Burge.
Really hope he fully recovers & didn't do too much damage to it in the Prelim.
Really hope he fully recovers & didn't do too much damage to it in the Prelim.
Not exactly sure what Jack had done to his shoulder but all major shoulder surgey is notorious for a slow recovery. Realistcally for a mere mortal like ourselves 6-12 months before you can do what you did previously is to be expected.
Pack him away as a new recruit for 2021 - we have plenty to play through the middle - Ross and RCD to debut and we have to get Stackie into the team somehow.
Article in today's Hun n Fridge reckons he'll be right for the pre season games in 2020. He'll be back hungrier than ever, disappointed big time to have missed this year.
Yeah disappointing for Graham but for the footy public if Graham had played we would never have witnessed one of the best, (if not the best), stories in GF history.
So Jack Graham has a legacy beyond dispute at Richmond. The Grand Final and Cats game give him that.
But what do we expect next? The shoulders are a worry. Averages 17 disposals, 7 tackles, 2.5 clearances. Will be 22 all of next year and comes out of contract at the end of 2020. Clubs will come hard for him, particularly the SA clubs. We know things are getting tight, we know Jack Ross in year averaged 17 disposals and more clearances In year one.
Horrible thought, is Jack Graham the one we have to lose due to salary cap pressures? And what is he worth in a trade if it comes to that?
But what do we expect next? The shoulders are a worry. Averages 17 disposals, 7 tackles, 2.5 clearances. Will be 22 all of next year and comes out of contract at the end of 2020. Clubs will come hard for him, particularly the SA clubs. We know things are getting tight, we know Jack Ross in year averaged 17 disposals and more clearances In year one.
Horrible thought, is Jack Graham the one we have to lose due to salary cap pressures? And what is he worth in a trade if it comes to that?
If he's an Essendon player, he's worth a first rounder. But we will be happy to see him get to where he wants for a 3rd round pick
Good point but he is a Richmond man through and through.
Not sure we would trade him unless he wanted to leave.
He is still young and I think he can get better.
I don’t have him in my best side for R1 next year with Ross and Stack to come back.
The article I read when he was passed over by the SA teams after the draft suggested he was insulted and pissed off as a junior SA captain. After the 2017 premiership he affirmed his commitment to the club. I very much doubt he’ll be looking elsewhere.
