Graham Johncock facts for kids
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Johncock with Adelaide in 2006
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| Full name | Graham Johncock | ||
| Nickname(s) | Stiffy | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Port Lincoln, Australia | ||
| Original team | Port Adelaide Magpies (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | 67th overall, 2000 Adelaide |
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| Position(s) | Defender, forward | ||
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Graham Johncock, born on October 21, 1982, is a well-known former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the Adelaide Football Club in the top-level Australian Football League (AFL).
Graham is an Indigenous Australian from Port Lincoln, a town in South Australia. He still lives there with his family. He is also the president of his junior club, the Mallee Park Football Club. This club plays in the local Port Lincoln Football League.
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Graham Johncock's Football Journey
Graham Johncock had an exciting career in Australian Rules Football. He was known for being a strong player. He could play both in defence and sometimes as a forward.
Early Career Highlights
In 2003, Graham had a fantastic year. He scored the most goals for the Adelaide Football Club, kicking a total of 30 goals. This showed how good he was at scoring points for his team.
He also won the Showdown Medal in Round 5 of the 2003 season. This medal is given to the best player in a special game called a "Showdown." Even though his team lost that day, Graham's amazing performance was recognized.
Overcoming Challenges
In 2005, Graham started the season very strongly. He was one of the top players for the club champion award. However, he faced a tough challenge when he broke his leg during a game.
This injury meant he missed a big part of the season. But Graham worked hard to recover. He managed to return to play a few games before the finals. Even though his leg was still bothering him, he showed great determination.
Retirement from AFL
Graham Johncock played his last game on July 1, 2013. He decided to retire from professional football. He explained that his body could no longer handle the tough demands of playing in the AFL. He had given his all to the sport for many years.
