In a special series leading up to the AFL’s 2018 national and rookie drafts, richmondfc.com.au has been providing a concise analysis of how current-day Tiger players have fared at senior league level since being drafted by the Club. We conclude today with 2017 national draft pick Jack Higgins and rookie draft selection Liam Baker.
Jack Higgins
Richmond’s first pick (No. 17 overall) in the 2017 national draft. Recruited from East Malvern/Oakleigh Chargers under 18s (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Small forward/midfielder
Born: 19/3/1999
Height: 177cm
Weight: 76kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 28
AFL debut: Round 3, 2018 v Hawthorn, MCG.
Total games: 20
Goals: 15
Disposals average: 16.2
Career-high disposals in a match: 25 v Adelaide, Round 16, 2018, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 7 v Sydney, Round 15, 2018, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high goals in a match: 3 v Melbourne, Round 5, 2018, MCG.
Career-high goal assists in a match: 2 v Hawthorn, 2018 qualifying final, MCG (most recent).
Career-high clearances in a match: 5 v Collingwood, Round 19, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 6 v Hawthorn, 2018 qualifying final, MCG.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 2 v St Kilda, Round 18, 2018, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high tackles in a match: 6 v Melbourne, Round 5, 2018, MCG.
Playing honours: Winner of the Tigers’ Cosgrove-Jenkins Best First Year Player award 2018, winner of the AFL’s Goal of the Year 2018.
Liam Baker
Richmond’s first pick (No. 18 overall) in the AFL rookie draft late 2017. Recruited from Lake Grace (WA)/West Perth (WAFL)/Subiaco (WAFL).
Playing position: Small forward/midfielder
Born: 27/1/1998
Height: 173cm
Weight: 70kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 48
AFL debut: Round 19, 2018 v Collingwood, MCG.
Total games: 3
Goals: 1
Disposals average: 11.3
Career-high disposals in a match: 14 v Geelong, Round 20, 2018, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 3 v Geelong, Round 20, 2018, MCG.
Career-high goals in a match: 1 v Essendon, Round 22, 2018, MCG.
Career-high goal assists in a match: 1 v Collingwood, Round 19, 2018, MCG.
Career-high clearances in a match: 1 v Collingwood, Round 19, 2018, MCG.
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 5 v Geelong, Round 20, 2018, MCG.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 0
Career-high tackles in a match: 2 v Geelong, Round 20, 2018, MCG.
