Jack Graham’s reputation as a tackling machine was further enhanced at the MCG last night.
The tough, tenacious, young midfielder had a game-high 13 tackles in Richmond’s 32-point win against Collingwood.
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It was the third time in Graham’s 33-game AFL career that he’s laid 13 tackles in a match.
He previously did it in the opening round of the 2018 season against Carlton and the Round 13 clash with Geelong later that year.
Graham has registered double-figure tackles in two other games throughout his time at senior level with the Tigers – 11 on debut against Fremantle at Domain Stadium, Round 22, 2017, and 11 v Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, Round 13 this season.
The most recorded tackles in a match by a Richmond player is 14 by both Shane Tuck and Angus Graham in Round 10 of the 2010 season against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium, which was Damien Hardwick’s first win as the Tigers’ coach.
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Jack Graham currently is ranked third in the AFL competition for tackles per game.
He also had 18 disposals, including six inside-50s, to go with his 13 tackles against the Magpies last night, underlining the valuable contribution he made to Richmond’s success.
