Jordan a happy Tiger
3:35 PM Fri 12 October, 2007
Tony Greenberg
for richmondfc.com.au
Jordan McMahon was a teenager the last time he played under coach Terry Wallace, back at the Western Bulldogs in 2002.
Five years on, he renews the relationship with Wallace – this time at Richmond and with 114 AFL games under his belt.
“Terry was my original coach and I had a very good relationship with him. Of course, it will be a totally different relationship now as a 24-year-old and with a lot more experience in the game,” McMahon said.
“I’m very excited about the move and really believe the change will do me good.
“Richmond, I believe, is one of the four powerhouse Victorian clubs of the competition. There’s a lot of young talent at the Club and that’s one of the reasons I was so keen to get here – to take on a bit of a leadership role and help with their development.
"The Tigers are not far away from hitting their straps and playing some really good football and I’m very much looking forward to being part of it all.”
Richmond regards McMahon as the archetypal modern-day league player and, as such, is a significant inclusion to the senior list.
“What AFL football’s all about now is run and carry, with good disposal. And, there’s no doubt that Jordan has excellent kicking ability,” said the Tigers’ Director of Football Greg Miller.
“By adding him and Mitch (Morton) to our side, we’re certainly improving the quality of disposal.
“Not only can Jordan play a similar valuable running role to the one Lindsay Gilbee plays in the backline at the Bulldogs, but he’s also able to play up forward.
“He’s a class player and we fought against Port Adelaide for his services and were rapt to get him.”
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