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Jack Higgins [merged]
« on: November 24, 2017, 07:37:36 PM »
Welcome to the premiers, Jack  :)
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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2017, 07:38:22 PM »
He gave the thumbs up when he got picked by us :thumbsup

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2017, 07:41:28 PM »
JACK HIGGINS

Player bio
Former club:   Oakleigh Chargers
Age:   18
Height:   178cm
Weight:   77kg
Position:   Forward

2017 U18 Stats
Games:   4
Goals:   6
Avg Kicks:   13.3
Avg Marks:   6
Avg Hballs:   14

Another forward/midfielder who won the Morrish medal and he played well at the national championships.

http://www.afl.com.au/draft/draft-tracker


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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2017, 07:56:12 PM »
Is a gun
Rated top 5 at some clubs 😉

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2017, 08:07:08 PM »
Is a gun
Rated top 5 at some clubs 😉

I seem to recall he was considered the best player in the draft by champion data.

But do we really need another small forward. I realise he is likely to go into the middle, but gee, we seem to have a glut of these  small forward types now.

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2017, 08:11:33 PM »
he is a battle dwarf, I take back my doubts, thought he was a small forward.  Looks like a nuggety ball winner with a decent kick.  Chases hard, likes a goal, thumbs up
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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2017, 08:18:11 PM »
A steel if not really a need....

...more cover for Bolton's departure I guess.... :shh
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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2017, 08:18:54 PM »
A lot like Sam Mitchell

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2017, 08:29:46 PM »

Higgins lands at Tigerland

richmondfc.com.au 
November 24, 2017 7:35 PM


 
Richmond has used its first selection, No. 17 overall, in the 2017 National Draft to recruit Oakleigh small forward/midfielder Jack Higgins.

Here is a summary of what Richmond fans can expect to see from Higgins, in future seasons . . .

Jack Higgins profile

Date of birth: 19/3/1999

Height: 178cm

Weight: 77kg

Position: Small forward/midfielder

From: Oakleigh Chargers

 

Jack is a natural footballer with an impressive football IQ.

In a recent Champion Data statistical analysis, Jack was ranked the draft’s No. 1 player after averaging 145 Super Coach points in 33 rated games.

He averaged 24 disposals per match in his 14 TAC Cup games for the Oakleigh Chargers and an impressive 27 disposals in four appearances with Vic Metro at the under-18 national championships, subsequently being named in the All Australian team.

Jack’s TAC Cup season was very consistent, with the ability to kick goals and create opportunities for teammates a real feature of his game.

He scored 31 goals and 21 behinds in his 14 games for Oakleigh, at a conversion rate of 60 percent, with his best performance a seven-goal haul against the Bendigo Pioneers in Round 17. But he also registered 27 score assists for the season, which underlined his team values.

Jack realises the importance of defensive pressure in the modern game and averaged five tackles per match throughout the TAC Cup season.

He can win the football in uncontested situations, where he utilises his strong running capacity.

And, he relishes winning contested ball, too, as shown by the 18 contested possessions he gathered in a match against South Australia at Etihad Stadium during this year’s under-18 carnival.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-11-24/2017-draft-pick-17

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2017, 08:32:56 PM »
A lot like Sam Mitchell


Except he goes forward, takes marks and is quicker....  :shh
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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2017, 08:44:49 PM »
Welcome Jack Higgins what a steal. :thumbsup

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2017, 08:55:09 PM »
Sounds like the best kid available at 17
“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: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2017, 08:56:54 PM »
Check out his draft interview on the AFL website.

I am feeling a lot better about our draft now.

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Re: Pick 17: Jack Higgins
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2017, 08:58:17 PM »
Over the moon with this pick. Well done Tigers.