Jacob Blight [merged]

[one-eyed]

Flexible Blight right up for the fight

Adem Yze was impressed with how Blight adapted to the switch of roles.

“It sort of forced our hand with (Jack) Lukosius out of the (Port Adelaide) team through injury ...  we were a little bit tall in our back end. So, we had that thought that we might have to do it,” Yze said in his post-game press conference.

“Blighty’s just an amazing athlete. He’s got a massive tank, he’s obviously a big boy.

“He did what he could around stoppage and then used his strengths around the ground – that’s his engine and big frame.

“It was his mindset and attitude to go and do that for his teammates, and he did it really well.”

“So, we might have found something with Blighty, which will be handy throughout the year.”

Blight, for his part, thoroughly enjoyed the change.

“It was a way to add a string to the bow,” Blight said.

I thought I was doing alright in the backline, but as long as it’s an AFL jumper, and I can play for Richmond, I’ll play anywhere.

“It was good fun . . . I wish I’d kicked a little bit straighter, it would have been a pretty nice day.

“As long as it’s an AFL Richmond game, I’ll be happy . . .

“I’ll be out there, I’ll be competing 110 percent. So, as long as I can play, then I’m ready to go, anywhere.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1738960/jacob-blight-up-for-the-fight-round-2

[Andyy]

'I thought I was doing alright in the backline, but as long as it’s an AFL jumper, and I can play for Richmond, I’ll play anywhere.'

'As long as it’s an AFL Richmond game, I’ll be happy . . .'

 

[Tiger Khosh]

What a guy

[WilliamPowell]

TIGER TO HIT TRIGGER
JACOB Blight is set to hit a trigger to secure another contract at Richmond this Saturday night against Essendon at the MCG.   

After playing the first five games of 2025, Blight had to bide his time in the VFL but the West Australian has been recalled for the past two games against Adelaide and Geelong. 

The 23-year-old played three games in the second half of last year after being selected from Peel Thunder with pick No.2 in the 2024 Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

Blight earned an opportunity in the AFL after strong form in the WAFL, where his state game showing against the SANFL ahead of the Mid-Season Rookie Draft sealed his passage to the next level.

Richmond has had to cope without premiership backman Noah Balta at different times this year, while young defender Josh Gibcus has only just returned in the VFL from a knee reconstruction. 

Blight arrived at Punt Road on a six-month contract, then signed a one-year deal last September. Now he is set to land an extension for 2026. – Josh Gabelich

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1360076/inside-trading-dog-earns-new-deal-breakout-saint-still-waiting-swan-keen-to-go-on

[Diocletian]

Reid steak knives.