Jack Graham that is [merged]

[one-eyed]

I was at a sportsman’s night last week with a Tiger player, he said it was pretty much Jack's decision to look into a trade.

https://twitter.com/1974keg/status/1574995887121584128

[one-eyed]

CONTRACT QUIRK IN PORT'S TIGER CHASE

PORT Adelaide met with Jack Graham on Wednesday, as the club solidified its growing interest in the contracted Richmond midfielder ahead of next week's Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

Graham signed a three-year deal with the Tigers in 2020, but it's understood he has an easily reachable trigger for next season that in reality would ensure his future at Punt Road until at least the end of the 2024 campaign.

The dual premiership player would become a free agent at the conclusion of that 2024 season, therefore is likely to only consider a long-term deal from a rival club if he is to waive his free agency rights with Richmond.

Graham flew into his home state of South Australia on Wednesday morning and toured Port Adelaide's Alberton facilities, as well as meeting with key Power officials including coach Ken Hinkley and football boss Chris Davies.

It's understood the Tigers were aware of the meeting and do not wish to lose Graham, though the club is expected to add to its midfield depth through the arrival of talented Giants duo Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper.

Graham has played 97 games for Richmond and featured in both its 2017 and 2020 premiership wins. However, he missed the side's 2019 flag victory after injuring his shoulder in the preliminary final.

Port Adelaide is heading into a trade period where it is expected to land West Coast small forward Junior Rioli and delisted Geelong youngster Francis Evans. It currently has picks No.8, 53 and 56 at the NAB AFL Draft.

– Riley Beveridge

https://www.afl.com.au/news/852285/contract-quirk-for-flag-tiger-swan-on-verge-of-new-deal-giant-in-limbo

[one-eyed]

Tom Browne on 7news tonight:

"Now Tiger Jack Graham visited Port Adelaide today. The reason is Taranto and Hopper have created a salary squeeze ... a good one ... at Punt Rd. Even Tom Lynch has agreed to shuffle his payments around."

Go to 0:55 min mark: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1575045355422781440

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9news had Jack Graham's full response to the media on arriving at Adelaide airport:

Go to 1:00 min mark: https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1575045667667542017

[The Machine]

I enjoy it when people pretend they know what a bloke is up to and end up with egg on their face. It's classic

No egg. A lot can happen within 24 hours and my pretending isn’t pretending…not sure why you would take a pot shot

[one-eyed]

9news Adelaide's report:

https://twitter.com/9NewsAdel/status/1575052739704508418

Graham drove off with Ryan Burton who he apparently played junior footy with at North Adelaide.

[one-eyed]

Is this a fair trade if Jack Graham departs Tigerland?


https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1575053224704618496

[Tiger Khosh]

Always rated the 7AFL Twitter page.

Hopefully we can get the Tarrant and hopper deals done first so that gws can’t ask for anything we get from port if jack does decide to leave.

[one-eyed]

That 7afl tweet has certainly set off opposition fans  .

Geez that’s overs, Graham just a battler let’s not forget that, most of the tigers list are, they just play a system well !! Simples

Maybe  a 3rd rounder

Why is every trade suggested by this mob heavily weighted in favour of Victorian clubs.
Zero credibility.
Jack Graham's worth at this stage of his career is no more than a second rounder. Full stop.

Current Ben Graham is worth more. Absolute joke of a tweet

How would Port get Rankine if they're giving Richmond pick 8??

Because Crom is getting rankine

https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1575053224704618496

[one-eyed]

What's best for Jack Graham? (The Late Trade) - Day 3 (28/09/22)

Damian Barrett, Stephen Silvagni and Matt Rendell discuss where Jack Graham sits with the potential arrivals of both Tim Tarranto and Jacob Hopper.

Listen here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=1046792

[mightytiges]

Is this a fair trade if Jack Graham departs Tigerland?


https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1575053224704618496

Whether this is realistic or not, it shows how the trade period can make these things fluid from a Club perspective as well as Jack's.

If Port are putting their pick 8 on the table and that would satisfy GWS regarding Taranto and Hopper then the Club will have to consider it even if they don't really want to offload Graham.

Richmond:  Out -> 12, 19, Graham.
                 In <- Taranto, Hopper & Port's future 2nd.

                 Leaves us with pick 30 this year so we're still in the draft while next year we'll have a first (which we've kept) plus two 2nd rounders.

GWS:   Out -> Taranto & Hopper.
           In <- Picks 8, 12.

Port:    Out -> Pick 8, future 2nd.
           In <- Graham & pick 19.


Similarly, Jack today could be just doing his due diligence just in case Port throw him an offer that's too good to refuse. If he gets offered a deal that's 5-7 years long and worth significantly more money, then he will have to consider it.

[WilliamPowell]

Not sure pick 8 would be on the table from Port.

Surely they will need that to get Rankine? 

[Tiger Khosh]

Not sure pick 8 would be on the table from Port.

Surely they will need that to get Rankine? 

Rankine going to the crows.

Port have pick 8, Amon compo (expected to be end of 1st even though it’s the same offer bellis got and we were compensated with an end of second….) and some picks in the 50s.

Ontop of jack, willie rioli has also nominated them so they’ll need to get creative to get both those deals done. Prob will need to dip into their 2023 draft hand.

[wayne]

Not sure pick 8 would be on the table from Port.

Surely they will need that to get Rankine? 

Crows are getting Rankine I thought.

[WilliamPowell]

Not sure pick 8 would be on the table from Port.

Surely they will need that to get Rankine? 

Crows are getting Rankine I thought.

oops you're right

Sorry

[Andyy]

Is this a fair trade if Jack Graham departs Tigerland?


https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1575053224704618496

Port won't do that lol