"I understand the passion that blokes like John Sutton and Adam Reynolds and Jason Clark have for this club; being local juniors, being at the club for so long, I understand what this club means to them," Graham said.

"I do hope I have a similar career.

"This club has a place in my heart, even though I've only been in the first- grade system a year.

"Guys like Clark and Sutton, I do idolise them and what they've done for this club."

Graham is off contract at the end of 2019, meaning he will be free to negotiate with rival clubs during the coming off-season.

His stocks have risen dramatically this year, having locked down the right wing spot after recovering from a broken hand suffered during the pre-season.

However, he made it clear he didn't imagine himself being anywhere else.

"I understand football's not forever, anything can happen," Graham said. "But I'd like to imagine myself staying at this club. I've really loved my time here and progressing through the ranks.

"The boys here and the staff here have been immense for my game."

AAP