Jack Graham that is [merged]

[one-eyed]

Richmond youngster Jack Graham has opened up on the despair of missing last year's premiership. But with footy on hiatus, the midfielder is working overtime on the farm to make sure history doesn't repeat. @bradeningram #9News

Watch here: https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1255782018933293057

Graham said he felt worse on Grand Final day not being out there than being told by Dimma midweek that he wasn't playing due to the dislocated shoulder. Celebrating with the boys in the week afterwards helped him though.

He's currently chasing sheep around on a farm in SA. That's helping his sprint training  .

[mightytiges]

Graham still looks like he is playing with only one good wing. It's affecting his ability to stick tackles (mind you he had plenty of mates last night). His tackling stats are significantly down on last year's.

[Francois Jackson]

is he too slow for us now, if he aint doing the hard stuff? Look i dont know but gee the saints will beat us next week if we go in with the same old slow players.

[Simonator]

is he too slow for us now, if he aint doing the hard stuff? Look i dont know but gee the saints will beat us next week if we go in with the same old slow players.

I don't think so. We know we can win with these players it's not like all of a sudden it just doesn't work. Just have to get back to the effort and pressure we saw last year and all of a sudden every player looks great.

[georgies31]

His no winger tho guys only midfield or tagging job for a start.

[one-eyed]

Graham thrived in the wet conditions, finishing the match with 16 disposals, including a game-high seven inside-50s, game-high six score involvements, four marks, an equal-game high six tackles and 404 metres gained.

Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/742384/graham-steps-up

[The Machine]

Best game for a while and looked to be running across the ground which was pleasing.

[The Machine]

In good form at the moment. Love the way he has taken the Cotchin on field role with both hands. As always, covers the ground well and hits in hard. I am most happy he has improved his kicking and decision making

[georgies31]

Playing in his natural role to.

[Tiger Khosh]

Still think he’s favouring his injured shoulder at times during the game. Anyone else seeing that?

[Andyy]

Still think he’s favouring his injured shoulder at times during the game. Anyone else seeing that?

Yes.

Doesn't hang his arm out and grab blokes like he used to. They can just run past that arm and he won't tackle.

To be honest I've done my own shoulder twice and I'm not surprised. It really never is the same. You learn to modify your life to suit it...

[one-eyed]

How did we all see Graham's return to the side?

16 disposals (6k, 10h, 11c, 7u, 69% eff.)
2 marks
3 clearances
8 tackles
2 inside 50s
3 intercepts
183 metres gained
1 score involvement

[Andyy]

A bit meh for me

[MintOnLamb]

So 8 tackles meh?
Good for mine

[Rampsation]

I think he played his role well. 16disp and 8 tackles is a good day at the office. His tackling is a feature.