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) Mallee Park Football Club |
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| Draft | No. 67, 2000 national draft | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, forward | ||
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Graham Johncock (born 21 October 1982) is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Graham is a Wirangu man, which means he is an Indigenous Australian. He comes from Port Lincoln in South Australia. He still lives there with his family. Graham is currently the president of his junior football club, the Mallee Park Football Club. This club plays in the Port Lincoln Football League.
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Key Moments in His AFL Career
Top Achievements and Awards
In 2003, Graham Johncock was the top goal scorer for the Adelaide Crows. He kicked 30 goals that season. He also won the Showdown Medal in Round 5 of 2003. This was special because his team, the Crows, actually lost that game. He is the only player from the Crows to win this medal when his team didn't win the Showdown match.
Overcoming Injuries
During the 2005 AFL season, Graham started very strong. He was leading the votes for the Malcolm Blight Medal, which is the club's best player award. However, he broke his leg in a game against the Melbourne Demons in Round 7. This injury meant he missed a lot of the season. He did return to play a few games before the finals. Even though he was still dealing with his leg injury, he played in the finals.
Becoming a Life Member
In 2011, Graham Johncock became a Life Member of the Adelaide Football Club. This is a special honor given to players who have played many games or contributed a lot to the club. He played his last game in 2013. He decided to retire on July 1, 2013. He explained that his body could no longer handle how tough AFL football was.
Life After Professional Football
Returning to His Roots
After retiring from the AFL, Graham Johncock went back to Port Lincoln. He continued to play football for his old club, the Mallee Park Football Club.
Designing a Special Guernsey
In 2025, Graham helped design a special guernsey (football jersey) for the Adelaide Crows. This guernsey is called the First Nations guernsey. He worked with Wirangu artist Aunty Christine Tschuna on the design. The guernsey tells the story of his family and his journey in football.
