Player Watch #13: Jack Higgins

[Bojangles17]

Any reason he couldn't become another Prestia? Gets a lot of ball without the size.

he looks a bit like lambo to me , but need to see alot more. with higgins, graham, naish cellis menadue shorty bolton stengle coming thru our midfield talent has indeed snowballed

 

[TJASTA]

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Richmond 2017
Premiership
Norm Smith Medalist
Brownlow medalist
Liston Trophy winner
and now the Morrish Medalist!!!



Looked on draft central he had a 3.10 20m so not quick at all. Unless Bishop has other results??

Don’t worry about that bullshit.
It’s how quick they are upstairs that makes and breaks them unless they are snail slow which none of them are.

 

[Stylo]

Absolutely cannot believe we landed this guy. Caps off an unbelievable year!!

 

[prodigy]

The bloke was genuinely stoked to get to us. A lot of people are comparing him to Toby Greene... If he is anything like Toby Greene minus the d-head factor then we have absolutely found one here.

 

[UpTheTigs]

Higgins is the #1 ranked player in this years draft crop according to Champion Data.

Brent Harvey/Dayne Zorko traits but will be his own player.

Steal, but what else is new for us?

Go the Tiges!!!

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Methinks George is in serious trouble. Hopefully get a late 2nd or 3rd for him. Would have to be behind Henry, Shai and Tyson now.

george our best small

 

[TJASTA]

Averaged 145 SuperCoach points in 33 junior games, pipping Tom Rockliff. Consistently ranks elite for disposals, contested possessions and score involvements.

 

[69vintage]

Hig

Higgins is the #1 ranked player in this years draft crop according to Champion Data.

Brent Harvey/Dayne Zorko traits but will be his own player.

Steal, but what else is new for us?

Go the Tiges!!!

Highest ranked player ever by Champion Data .

 

[_Cayz_]

I reckon I read somewhere that Higgins had the highest rating by Champion Data of all the draftees. I think we just drafted a ripper.

It was the highest rating of anyone since CD started recording stats I think. Unless I heard wrong.

 

[Football Tragic]

Love it when opposition recruiters overlook obviously talented players due to size, speed, go home factor, injury-prone etc etc when they have been one of the best players for their age. I think its just them looking for an excuse not to pick a player or peoples obsession with 'what's their weaknesses'.

One of the biggest factors that made us so successful this year was that we focused on the players strengths instead of always trying to fix their weaknesses. The results speak for themselves.

I don't care how small this guy is. His stats, awards and highlights reel speak for themselves. This kid will be a star for us!

 

[Socrates2]

Last time I checked it won us a flag.

We've still got Bolton and Stengle who play simular roles so I hope he's super good.

 

[Drofder]

Good interview just up on afl.com.au with him. Totally pumped the boy. Seems a bit of a character !

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Is a real chance of replacing Rioli as our 2nd ruck in 2018, great pick .

 

[French Tiger]

How happy did he looked when his name was read out ! Loved it


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[French Tiger]

At first I thought why do we need another small , then realised 1st pick best available scenario! By all reports a steal at 17


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[Tenilius]

he looks a bit like lambo to me , but need to see alot more. with higgins, graham, naish cellis menadue shorty bolton stengle coming thru our midfield talent has indeed snowballed

Yeah good call on Lambo comparison, I thought Prestia because he played the midfield accumulator role in the 2016 TAC Cup similar to Dion play's with us but Higgins' 2017 definitely closer to Lambert.

 

[KiwiTiger]

Still can't get over the fact that Higgins slid to 17.

Roy Higgins?

Haere Ra

 

[SplintWhisky]

Kid looks genuinely happy not to have to join Lids at the Black town strip.

On another note had beers with gubby allen during the week. Said the tigers thank him for not getting us trelol

 

[DontArgue4]

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Lmfao

 

[TheDarkKnighta]

Bit of a "Shampagne Shally" in his interviews, but I like this kid already.
Excited about being a Tige! Get him up here!

 

[prodigy]

Jay Clark said he spoke with Richmond and they said he could come straight in.
Something along those lines anyway.


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[Coach_Required]

This kid has future midfielder written all over him. He will be throwing out bullet like handpasses to Dusty and Cotch in no time.

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[SplintWhisky]

Higgins is going after Georges spot. Same type of small forward and looks more commited to the game.

 

[Laffy2Chaffey2Daffy]

Gerard Healy said the same tonight on the AW broadcast

tugga is Gerard Healy