Player Watch #34: Jack Graham

[Football Tragic]

Looks like we just went with best player available this draft. I actually like the look of this guy over our first pick. He is going to be a monster around stoppages and will only get stronger and become a better decision maker with the ball the more development he gets down at the club. I think he is perfect for today's game style too with so much of the ball in dispute and congestion. He can win the ball and seems clever with his handballs and breaking into space.

A steal!

 

[Rubber Hips]

Very solid citizen...steal at a pick in the 50s

 

[baphomet]

Looks like we just went with best player available this draft. I actually like the look of this guy over our first pick. He is going to be a monster around stoppages and will only get stronger and become a better decision maker with the ball the more development he gets down at the club. I think he is perfect for today's game style too with so much of the ball in dispute and congestion. He can win the ball and seems clever with his handballs and breaking into space.

A steal!

Taking the best player is wise sometimes when you have picks mid 50s

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

A big-bodied inside midfielder, Graham has the physical attributes to step straight into an AFL midfield group in 2017 and have an immediate impact.

His manic workrate and appetite for the contest will hold him in good stead, as it did during the under-18 national championships, where he walked away with the Larke Medal, as the standout player in the competition, averaging 25 disposals per game throughout the carnival.

While he lacks some overall polish, he more than compensates through his relentless attack on the football, competitiveness, and presence around the stoppages.

Graham’s repeat running ability enables him to have an impact, both inside and outside the contest.

He has leadership qualities written all over him, and will be one to watch in season 2017.

Josh kennedy clone?

 

[Sir_Loin]

Most excited about this bloke out of all the picks. Hope he has a good career at the tiges

 

[Speedie41]

Josh kennedy clone?

I read he was like a Luke Hodge clone.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Josh kennedy clone?

Very good comparison.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

More in the fyfe mold

Rumours have it.Fyfe has posters of Jack on his wall

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

I read he was like a Luke Hodge clone.

A nice bloke?

 

[Speedie41]

A nice bloke?

I think they were referring to leadership but is probably also a good bloke. Would definitely make him designated driver.

 

[TigerTank]

A nice bloke?

Ripping bloke.
Good ol' Hodgey, that is.

 

[TiggerMan22]

2015: We aced Markov at #50
2014: We got Drummond at #52
2013: We aced Lloyd at #66

This guy looks pretty good too. Have we finally become a team than can draft well late?

 

[mattt]

Fast forward to 45 seconds

Octopus backwards? Supotco (had to write it down too!)

Seems like a nice fella off-field.
Looks like a bull on it.

Welcome to the Tiges, Jack.

 

[Pomsta]

Looks like we finally got our Dan Jackson/Shane Tuck replacement.

 

[theflea]

pretty sure it's only one rookie pick

Actually I am wrong, forgot about us now using 40 players. So used to using less than the full load.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Doesn't look to be a great kick but it's only one match of highlights.
I do love his attack on the ball though and I always love a player who has the ability to get the ball to boot quickly before being tackled. They are the kicking turnovers that you can handle because they invariably put the opposition under pressure.

 

[SplintWhisky]

Aren't a lot of inside mids? Just saying.

Tuck, Jackson, Sewell, Cotchin, Armitage and thats off the top of my head

 

[SplintWhisky]

Josh kennedy clone?

Don't tease me. JPK is the one mid that I would choose first to come to the tigers

 

[Groupie_]

2015: We aced Markov at #50
2014: We got Drummond at #52
2013: We aced Lloyd at #66

This guy looks pretty good too. Have we finally become a team than can draft well late?

Drummond is a spud

 

[che88]

i really hope im wrong here because i love his attack,leadership,stoppage work and personality.but he screams great state level player with limited skills.again happy to be wrong.

 

[ReaperX]

Drummond is a spud

 

[baphomet]

Don't tease me. JPK is the one mid that I would choose first to come to the tigers

He doesn't need to be a josh Kennedy

Just give martin Cotchin caddy Prestia a chop out

 

[Trucker Tiger]

Hard to see both Graham and Miles in the same team.

 

[BC9_]

Lacks polish? Well... He might just be our Shane Tuck
I take that as a good thing

 

[GoTigers2015]

Player comparisson Anthony Miles
On AFL Draft Central

Summary:

A player who came to mind when thinking of a comparison for Jack Graham is Anthony Miles. The Richmond ball winner is has similar strengths as they have great work ethics and thrive on the tough stuff in the midfield. Miles’ kicking, like Graham’s is not outstanding, but has improved from where it was at in the juniors which Graham should try to emulate.

Graham looks likely to go anywhere in the second and third rounds of the draft. Players like Graham will attract the interest of lots of clubs but the most likely candidates include Gold Coast, Hawthorn and Richmond who all need big bodied young midfielders.

Graham is the type of player who will win the contested ball, win clearances and tackle hard in the midfield consistently. This holds Graham in great stead as he looks likely to have a long career at AFL level as players who can win their own football are invaluable.