Ditching year 12 pays off for Richmond Tigers cult hero Jack HigginsThe West Australian
Wednesday, 25 April 2018 Richmond youngster Jack Higgins has already become a cult figure, just two games into his career. Here's why.
When it comes to interviews, Jack Higgins is still a little rough around the edges.
But most footy fans will be hoping that’s exactly the way he stays.
The Richmond goalsneak has surged to cult hero status despite having played only two games, with his footy skills and on-field exuberance doing the talking.
Higgins booted three goals in just his second game last night, emerging as a key figure in the win over Melbourne at the MCG.
Speaking to Seven post-game, the 19-year-old spoke about his decision to give away the final year of his studies to focus on bettering his chances of being picked up in the AFL Draft.
“I wasn’t doing that well at school, as you can probably see,” Higgins said.
“It wasn’t worth me going through year 12.
“I’m happy with my decision and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
Higgins had the Seven calling team in stitches with some of his answers, coupled with an already trademark smile and candour.
“My year 11 marks weren’t too flash,” he said.
“I was mainly getting Fs... too busy on the iPad and YouTube and stuff like that.
“So I made the right decision.”
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