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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by Andyy on November 17, 2025, 09:31:06 AM »
I don't understand the Sloane/Heeney comparison.

They are two quite different players haha.

Both good, no problem acknowledging that...
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Richmond Rant / Re: Who do we take at pick 38?
« Last post by mightytiges on November 17, 2025, 07:56:59 AM »
Swan Districts small forward Leon Kickett — a late national combine invitee — sis a good chance to be picked up in the second round, with Richmond strongly linked. A 173cm prospect, Pickett plays with great energy and life, while his speed an elusiveness is eye-catching.

GWV Rebels small forward/midfielder Tayor Byrne, who also has interest from Hawthorn, Carlton, Fremantle, Brisbane and Richmond

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/phantom-draft-afl-2025-fox-footy-afl-mock-draft-predictions-live-trades-bids-formguide-date-time/news-story/0f9fbe14f2376291b49a1516766e96d9
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by mightytiges on November 17, 2025, 07:53:05 AM »
Ben Waterworth from Foxsports has us in his Phantom Draft taking Robey and Cumming  :o

PICK 7: RICHMOND — SULLIVAN ROBEY

Position: Midfielder/Medium Forward

Size: 192cm

Clubs: Eastern Ranges/Rowville

AFL player comparison: Jordan De Goey

Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 7


From Rowville Under 19s to Pick 7 in eighth months? The biggest bolter in an AFL draft since Clayton Oliver. After a gruelling pre-season, Robey earned his way onto the Eastern Ranges’ list mid-season after strong outings for Rowville in the Eastern Football Netball League Premier Division. What followed was a wild rise up draft boards, starring in the Coates Talent League firstly as a forward before pushing into the midfield. His jaw-dropping late-season burst was capped off by four goals from 13 disposals and five marks in the Ranges’ premiership triumph over the Sandringham Dragons. But the standout Robey game came against the Western Jets in a wild Wildcard Round game: Three goals from 40 disposals, nine marks and seven inside 50s. Robey has all the attributes required to be a strong AFL player. He’s super competitive with an infectious willingness to hunt the ball. He spreads well from congestion and he’s a good kick. He’s powerful, energetic and confident.



PICK 8: RICHMOND — SAM CUMMING

Position: Midfielder/Medium Forward

Size: 186cm

Clubs: North Adelaide/Wentworth/Prince Alfred College

AFL player comparison: Rory Sloane/Isaac Heeney

Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 10

SA Under 18s coach Tony Bamford this week dubbed Cumming “the silent assassin”, while one talent-watcher this year labelled Cumming “the prototype AFL midfielder”. Highly regarded for his class, power, speed, agility and competitiveness — both in the air and at ground level — Cumming has a terrific all-round profile. Cumming kicked four goals and averaged 17.0 disposals in SA’s championship-winning campaign to earn All-Australian honours. He then made a splash for North Adelaide’s SANFL league team, racking up 16 disposals against Sturt before a brilliant display against South Adelaide where he kicked 3.1 from 21 disposals, six inside 50s, five clearances, five tackles and five marks.

In the mix/trade watch:
 Right, my word, this is where the mystery surrounding this year’s draft really begins. The Tigers have been strongly linked to four players at these selections: Robey, Cumming, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj, with some late whispers around Jacob Farrow too. And when you ask around about what Richmond might do with these two picks, seemingly every person has a different combination. Many sources spoken to by foxfooty.com.au would be flabbergasted if the Tigers overlooked Taylor — a gun versatile defender who’s seen by some as potentially the final piece in the Richmond backline puzzle. Others have long linked the Tigers to midfielder Grlj, who played for Richmond’s VFL side and would bring a unique, tantalising athletic profile — the combination of speed, power and endurance — to the Tigers’ list. One thing is for certain: Whichever two players the Tigers select at Picks 7 and 8 will shape arguably the next 10 to 15 picks.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/phantom-draft-afl-2025-fox-footy-afl-mock-draft-predictions-live-trades-bids-formguide-date-time/news-story/0f9fbe14f2376291b49a1516766e96d9
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by mightytiges on November 17, 2025, 07:49:50 AM »
I wish we had 3, 4 & 5 to take Robey, XT and Sharp lol
Does Norf have another top 5 pick they want to give us?  ;D
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by Tiger Khosh on November 17, 2025, 12:36:54 AM »
I wish we had 3, 4 & 5 to take Robey, XT and Sharp lol
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by mightytiges on November 17, 2025, 12:12:12 AM »
I don't see Cumming getting picked ahead of Robey given Robey's bigger and a better kick. But, Cumming does have more games across two U18 SANFL seasons to judge him by (he's also been very consistent over that period) compared to a bolter like Robey who only came onto the scene for the Eastern Ranges in the U18 NAB League from round 12 onwards (mind you Robey was starring by the finals). 
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion
« Last post by mightytiges on November 16, 2025, 11:47:05 PM »
Somewhat happy with start of the season, not all fully ticketed games at the g to start helps families get to the game properly. However only 2 non fully ticketed games at the G in the first 8 rounds is an issue for families, especially for a team down the bottom, our season could be over by round 9 our 3 home game where its not fully ticketed.

A great run at the G post Tassie game.

1 Blues MCG (A)
2 Gold Coast MCG (H)
3 Freo Sub (A)
4 Port MCG (H)

5 GWS Gather Round SA
6 NM Marvel (A)
7 Melb MCG (H) Anzac Eve

8 WCE Sub (A)
9 Adelaide MCG (H)
10 Saints Etihad (A)
11 Essendon MCG (H) Dreamtime

12 Sydney SCG (A)
13 Bye
14 Lions - Tassie (H)
15 NM MCG (H)
16 Pies MCG (A)
17 Blues MCG (H)
18 Melb MCG (A)
19 Hawks MCG (H)
20 Dogs Marvel (A)
21 WCE MCG (H)
22 Crows AO (A)
23 Saints MCG (H)
24 Cats Kardinia  :rollin

Can't complain with the first 8 rounds. If we end up splitting them 4-4 it wouldn't be a surprise IMO.

5 of the last 6 are tough though. Hard to see us winning any of those to end the season.


Hmmm I'd be surprised if we win more than 3 of that first 8.

And maybe 1 of the last 6.

I can see us winning a good half dozen games for the year though.
Not saying we will win four of our first eight as we are still in the early stages of a full on rebuild, but I think Port at the 'G is a winnable game along with Carl, Melb & Eagles in the first 8 rounds.

Agree with you Andy about us ending up with about a half dozen wins next year.
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by Tiger Khosh on November 16, 2025, 11:39:58 PM »
Alright, here’s how I see dream draft outcomes shaping up for each club — not impossible, but definitely the “best-case realistic” type scenarios.

Let’s roll

#RichmondTigers

They’re big on Cumming and Grlj, but if CDT + one of Robey/Taylor get taken, that’s elite.

Sam Allen available later would make it a second straight dream draft during the rebuild.

https://x.com/Tommy_Wolfe7/status/1989892419484303492

What would be the logic behind taking cumming ahead of Robey? Both listed as mid/fwds but Robey seems better at both positions and is 10cm taller. Cumming probably has him on speed but otherwise just seems like Robey lite to me. Anyone have any further insight on cumming?
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Richmond Rant / Re: Keep, Trade, Retire or Delist?
« Last post by mightytiges on November 16, 2025, 11:38:17 PM »
I'm guessing without looking it up that we've got currently:

34 primary list
3 rookies cat. A
1 rookie cat. B

Is that correct?

If so that's up to 4 picks in the National draft and possibly 3 in the rookie draft.

No, thats not correct

If we take 4 in ND then we can only have 1 pick in RD , cant have more than 42 on Main & rookie lists
Thanks for the correction taz & Tiger Phil  :cheers.

If Campbell has been elevated then we have 34 on the primary list, three on the Rookie A list and one on the Rookie B list. My understanding is that the maximum allowed on the combined Primary list plus Rookie A list is 42 players. There is also a limit on the Primary list. I.e. minimum of 36, maximum of 38 so we have the following options:
(1) Use Picks 3 & 4 only which leaves three Rookie A places available,
(2) Use Picks 3, 4 & 38 leaving two Rookie A places, or
(3) Use Picks 3, 4, 38 and 68 leaving one Rookie A place.
Interesting to see if we leave a rookie spot open for someone to train with us over the preseason and get picked up via the SSP.
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by one-eyed on November 16, 2025, 11:26:51 PM »
Gieschen will be on Gettable tomorrow morning at 9.45am.

GETTABLE DRAFT COUNTDOWN - MONDAY (times in AEDT)

9.15am - West Coast list manager Matt Clarke
9.45am - Richmond recruiting manager Rhy Gieschen
10.00am - Gold Coast recruiting manager Kall Burns
10.15am - Essendon list manager Matt Rosa
10.30am - Sydney list manager Chris Keane
10.45am - South Australian draft prospect Dyson Sharp


https://www.afl.com.au/news/1453718
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