Jack Higgins extends contract for further two years with Richmond Tigers

Mick Stirling

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After adding two years to superstar Alex Rance’s contract on Thursday, Richmond has announced another big signing, extending first-year young-gun Jack Higgin’s contract till the end of 2021.

Higgins has played 11 games since debuting spectacularly against Hawthorn in round three.

Initially played as a small forward and kicking seven goals - or ‘snags’ as Higgins likes to call them – in his first three games, Damien Hardwick has given the 19-year-old more time in the midfield over recent weeks.

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Higgins’ involvement in games has risen accordingly and he gathered 25 disposals in the Tigers’ big round 16 win over Adelaide.


Richmond's football manager Neil Balme said Higgins had already made a big impact on the club.

"Jack has made an exciting start to his football career and is settling into the club very well for a young man," Balme told AFL.com.au on Friday.

"We're looking forward to him continuing his development both on and off the field, he's a great talent and addition to our club."

As promising as his football has been, Higgins is making an even bigger impression for his half-time ‘rev-ups’ and post match interviews.

With the round 15 clash against fellow top-of-the-ladder aspirant Sydney in the balance, Higgins was seen giving his more experienced teammates a unique speech after the long break, something Shane Edwards said is becoming a game-day ritual for the Tigers.

"He just gives us an extra rev-up," Edwards said after the win against the Swans.

"He's done it the last few weeks. Nothing relaxes the boys and gets them up more than a 'Higgo' speech. There's a lot of mumbles and a lot of stumbles, but we love it."


Mick Stirling