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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: WilliamPowell on May 06, 2025, 10:30:00 PM
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Three young Tigers sign on for 2027
Richmond has locked in a further three of its draftees until at least the end of the 2027 season.
By Richmond Media
10 hrs ago
Richmond draftees Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong and Tom Sims have all put pen to paper on one-year contract extensions, tying them to the Club until at least the end of 2027.
The trio were recruited to the Club on standard two-year deals until the end of 2026 after last year’s Telstra AFL Draft, with the additional season locking them in for a third year.
Sam Lalor, Josh Smillie, Jonty Faull and Taj Hotton were automatically signed to three-year agreements under AFL rules for top 20 picks, meaning the Tigers’ seven selections inside the first 28 picks from last year’s Draft have now all committed for 2027.
Trainor has featured in all eight of Richmond’s AFL matches this season, averaging 17.2 disposals per game (not including his one match as the substitute).
The 195cm defender has impressed with his composure, foot skills, speed, athleticism, and quick adaptation to AFL level. He ranks #3 at Richmond for kicks per game.
Trainor was selected with pick No. 21 overall at last year’s draft, two picks before his former Sandringham Dragons teammate Harry Armstrong.
Armstrong also broke straight into Richmond’s Round 1 team and remained in the side across the opening month before a hamstring injury sidelined him.
The key forward kicked multiple goals against both Port Adelaide and Brisbane, impressing with his work ethic, marking and long left-foot kick.
Sims, a 199cm power forward with the capacity to play through the ruck, has been an exciting player at VFL level this season and in the senior team across the pre-season matches.
The big man has averaged 9.4 disposals and three marks per game and has booted five goals from five VFL appearances.
Richmond General Manager - Football Talent, Blair Hartley, said the trio had all made bright starts to their AFL careers.
“Luke, Harry and Tom have all adapted well to the demands of AFL football, and we are excited to be able to extend their contracts for another year,” he said.
“They have each made strong starts to their time at Richmond, and we all look forward to watching them continue to develop over the coming years.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1769402/three-young-tigers-sign-on-for-2027
:clapping :clapping
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Great news. Boys must be happy at the club. Hoping we see Sims this year.
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Yeah good news, there's still a long way to go to get to the mountain top but a good sign
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What about Alger
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Another 2:
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1775145/trezise-and-green-hit-2026-contract-extensions
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Glad trezise and green only got 1 year. Trezise has shown a bit more than green at this stage but certainly not convinced with either
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I think given their age and number of games played you can’t really argue with them getting an extension. Will they make it long term, who knows, but we’re a few years away still from having a list depth strong enough where we can cut young players who are in our 22 most weeks.
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What about Alger
Obviously no extension signed so far
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Tom Brown has also re-signed through to 2027 :cheers
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All these 2027 deals… does it suggest a big play for free agency in 27 off season ?
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Doubt any of these youngsters contracts are worth enough to impact any FA moves we would be planning on making.
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All these 2027 deals… does it suggest a big play for free agency in 27 off season ?
Nah, I think it's just a case of keeping them all aligned to a 3 year rebuild period (Lalor standard 3yr contract) and then they'll review the young group in 2027 and maybe cut some if they're not going to make it etc.
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Judson Clarke's turn today
Signed an extension for 2026
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1780715/judson-clarke-signs-richmond-extension
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Judson Clarke's turn today
Signed an extension for 2026
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1780715/judson-clarke-signs-richmond-extension
Didn't think he needed to be done so quickly tbh
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Judson Clarke's turn today
Signed an extension for 2026
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1780715/judson-clarke-signs-richmond-extension
Didn't think he needed to be done so quickly tbh
This one is the big surprise for me
Especially with what I’ve been told
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Judson Clarke's turn today
Signed an extension for 2026
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1780715/judson-clarke-signs-richmond-extension
Didn't think he needed to be done so quickly tbh
This one is the big surprise for me
Especially with what I’ve been told
Spill the gossip then come on. Don't tease.