From the Hun, another ruck man rumor.......
ADELAIDE ruckman Ivan Maric is looming large in Richmond's hunt for a top-line big man.
Maric, 25, is unsigned for next year and has put off talks on a new deal with the Crows until the end of the season.
It is understood the Tigers have flagged their interest in trying to lure the 200cm ruckman back home to Melbourne.
While he is not a big AFL name, Maric's ruck nous, work ethic and flexibility to play forward or back appeal to the Tigers.
Last season, he played 21 games and ranked seventh of all ruckmen in the competition for hitouts to advantage. He also finished fourth at the Crows for contested marks.
However, Maric fell out of favour this year and was overlooked by former coach Neil Craig in favour of new No.1 ruckman Sam Jacobs, back-up Brad Moran and key forward Kurt Tippett
Maric, taken with pick No.40 in the 2004 national draft, played only three games to Round 18 but has played all three games under caretaker coach Mark Bickley.
Maric kicked two goals and featured in six score involvements in Adelaide's 11-point loss against Geelong on Sunday.
He has not ruled out staying in Adelaide and the identity of the new, permanent coach is likely to be a key factor in his decision.
The Tigers want a ruckman to help lead an onball brigade that includes potential superstars Trent Cotchin and Dustin Martin.
Head of football Craig Cameron said Richmond wanted to be active in the trade market this year.
The Tigers have also been linked to ruckmen Mitch Clark (Brisbane Lions), Hamish McIntosh (North Melbourne) and Jonathon Griffin and Zac Clarke (Fremantle).
Maric, who made his debut in 2006, would be unlikely to command a high price but would be assured a long-term contract with the Tigers.