Richmond's Nathan Foley says Jordan McMahon hasn't given up hope * Jay Clark
* From: Herald Sun
* April 29, 2010 11:13AMRICHMOND backman Jordan McMahon remains determined to reignite his AFL career, according to Tigers’ vice-captain Nathan Foley.
The 26-year-old defender, a veteran of 148 matches, has languished in the VFL so far this season, having been continually overlooked at selection in favour of younger teammates.
His Richmond contract is unlikely to be extended past this season but Foley said McMahon was working hard to impress the coaching staff.
‘’Jordan has been around the AFL a long time, so he knows how it works,’’ Foley said
‘’He’s put his head down and is working hard -- be it on the training track or in the gym.
‘’It’s obviously a difficult period for him, but he’s dealt with it very well.’’
The winless Tigers face a daunting task against Geelong on the rebound at Skilled Stadium on Sunday.
Captain Chris Newman is in doubt for the clash after missing training this morning with a head cold.
Club officials insisted the skipper would play, while Luke McGuane (hamstring), Mitch Morton and Daniel Jackson (buttock) are also in line for a recall.
Foley, in his second game back from serious ankle surgery, said Sunday’s clash was a big test for his young side.
"Geelong are always dangerous," he said.
"They've been in incredible form in the past few years and are going to be the same challenge."
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