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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1080 on: August 27, 2023, 09:26:22 PM »
'Looking forward to next year, we want to be playing September footy' - Graham.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1081 on: August 27, 2023, 11:03:38 PM »
I'm sure Port or the Swans will be.... :shh
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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1082 on: August 28, 2023, 07:23:35 AM »
Hope so Dio. He played his role in our flag years, but now he is just a really average passenger.

I've had enough of him. He can take HRS and Pickett with him as well.


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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1083 on: August 28, 2023, 09:19:14 AM »
First hard call to make trade.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1084 on: August 28, 2023, 09:20:44 AM »
I think you guys are missing what his role is.
He is a keeper for me

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1085 on: August 28, 2023, 10:08:22 AM »
I think you guys are missing what his role is.
He is a keeper for me

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1086 on: August 28, 2023, 08:54:08 PM »
I think you guys are missing what his role is.
He is a keeper for me
Yeah well tell us exactly what his role is. While your at it tell us what his attributes are for the role.

You could pluck just about any good player out of the vfl to perform a singular role.  Ie sml fwd for nothing more than fwd pressure.
The reality is you really have to be aiming for much more than that.You want a small fwd who has a goal sense, is QUICK, applies pressure and hurts when he gets the ball in  hand. Why are we not aiming for more than just a singular role player.

Not many here would argue he either plays fwd  or he plays midfield. Again what are the outstanding attributes that would suggest he can dominate in either role or for that matter CONSISTENTLY PLAY WELL. AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU NEED MORE THAN JUST ONE GOOD ATTRIBUTE.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1087 on: August 28, 2023, 09:39:28 PM »
I'll always love Jack Graham that is. But unfortunately this part of the rebuild he's in that mould where you have to make a call and lose an asset to acquire an asset.

I'd explore grade options for Graham and get into the draft. He's a good player and heart on sleeve type. Can never forget his 2019 prelim heroics. But ultimately isn't a player I'd be looking to keep for next phase. He'd get a decent 2 rounder I believe. Could swap Jack and our 2nd which would be a decent pick for a late 1st rounder.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1088 on: August 29, 2023, 07:40:00 AM »
He's an average player and hasn't really improved much beyond his first season or two.

Trade if we can get anything valuable for him.

Doesn't mean I don't appreciate his service.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1089 on: August 29, 2023, 12:25:19 PM »
Well said boys.

Great fella and a good contributor to our success in 17-20. Next year is 2024 though and he's had a few lean years.

Time to move him on. Badly
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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1090 on: August 29, 2023, 01:27:29 PM »
I think you guys are missing what his role is.
He is a keeper for me
Yeah well tell us exactly what his role is. While your at it tell us what his attributes are for the role.

You could pluck just about any good player out of the vfl to perform a singular role.  Ie sml fwd for nothing more than fwd pressure.
The reality is you really have to be aiming for much more than that.You want a small fwd who has a goal sense, is QUICK, applies pressure and hurts when he gets the ball in  hand. Why are we not aiming for more than just a singular role player.

Not many here would argue he either plays fwd  or he plays midfield. Again what are the outstanding attributes that would suggest he can dominate in either role or for that matter CONSISTENTLY PLAY WELL. AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU NEED MORE THAN JUST ONE GOOD ATTRIBUTE.
OK Claw, I’ll give it a crack, my observations on Jack is that he is tough, does not shirk a contest, is accountable, has good tackling stats and skills, performs well under pressure, is pretty good on his one per enters and reads the game well.
He may not get a game at other clubs but his experience and our injuries, plus waiting on the new batch of players coming through I think, means that we will be needing him next year.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1091 on: August 30, 2023, 04:51:50 PM »
The time to trade him and get value was last season. This post season, it will be our 3rd rounder for insert mediocre team here’s 2nd rounder.
At best.
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1092 on: August 30, 2023, 09:39:20 PM »
Jack Graham to GCS as a part of a deal to get their first round pick.

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1093 on: September 03, 2023, 12:36:30 AM »

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Re: Jack Graham that is [merged]
« Reply #1094 on: September 03, 2023, 09:16:23 AM »
Congrats Machine
Done well mate