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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 AFL Draft
« Last post by Andyy on Today at 06:35:18 PM »Blimey van Rooyen 203cm already and he's just turned 17
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 AFL Draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 05:54:32 PM »2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Rucks to run rampant
Michael Alvaro
Central.RookieMe
December 5, 2025
THE BUDDING draft crop of 2026 shapes as one with a bit of everything and the ruck department is certainly not short on talent. A standout group of 200cm-plus prospects has already emerged, with the National Academy set to have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to key position options. After West Coast selected Cooper Duff-Tytler with pick four this year, many similar types may soon hit those lofty heights. We profile a handful of ruckmen to watch for next year, including an over-age wildcard.
Ethan Herbert (North Adelaide/SA)
Ruck | 200cm | 01/11/2008
Lewis Houndsome (Northern Knights/VM)
Key Forward/Ruck | 199cm | 29/05/2008
Cooper Ramsay (East Fremantle/WA)
Ruck | 203cm | 09/01/2007
Harry Van Hattum (Northern Knights/VM)
Ruck/Key Forward | 202cm | 01/07/2008
Benji van Rooyen (Claremont/WA)
Ruck | 203cm | 17/09/2008
Full write-ups about each ruckman here: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2025/12/05/2026-afl-draft-spotlight-rucks-to-run-rampant/
Michael Alvaro
Central.RookieMe
December 5, 2025
THE BUDDING draft crop of 2026 shapes as one with a bit of everything and the ruck department is certainly not short on talent. A standout group of 200cm-plus prospects has already emerged, with the National Academy set to have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to key position options. After West Coast selected Cooper Duff-Tytler with pick four this year, many similar types may soon hit those lofty heights. We profile a handful of ruckmen to watch for next year, including an over-age wildcard.
Ethan Herbert (North Adelaide/SA)
Ruck | 200cm | 01/11/2008
Lewis Houndsome (Northern Knights/VM)
Key Forward/Ruck | 199cm | 29/05/2008
Cooper Ramsay (East Fremantle/WA)
Ruck | 203cm | 09/01/2007
Harry Van Hattum (Northern Knights/VM)
Ruck/Key Forward | 202cm | 01/07/2008
Benji van Rooyen (Claremont/WA)
Ruck | 203cm | 17/09/2008
Full write-ups about each ruckman here: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2025/12/05/2026-afl-draft-spotlight-rucks-to-run-rampant/
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Richmond Rant / Re: SSP
« Last post by Andyy on Today at 05:49:54 PM »Good post claw.
We have Nank
Flemington straight
Throw a towel over the rest, although Sims looks decent but I'd rather not have his murdered if Nank goes down.
Anyone wanting to bank on the likes of Ryan or OHB is kidding themselves it's a long shot indeed but fingers crossed.
We have Nank
Flemington straight
Throw a towel over the rest, although Sims looks decent but I'd rather not have his murdered if Nank goes down.
Anyone wanting to bank on the likes of Ryan or OHB is kidding themselves it's a long shot indeed but fingers crossed.
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Richmond Rant / Re: Best 23 in 2026?
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 05:28:14 PM »Every team's best 23 going into 2026
Nic Negrepontis
Nine
December 5, 2025
One thing to note is we have not included any players out with significant long-term injuries.
RICHMOND
FB: J. Gibcus, B. Miller, N. Vlastuin
HB: J. Short, N. Balta, S. Banks
C: S. Grlj, T. Taranto, L. Trainor
HF: J. Hopper, H. Armstrong, T. Hotton
FF: J. Faull, T. Lynch, S. Campbell
FOL: T. Nankervis, S. Lalor, D. Prestia
INT: T. Brown, N. Broad, S. Cumming, J. Ross, R. Mansell
STRENGTH: Potentially the hardest best 23 to predict this off-season given the sheer quantity of young talent the Tigers have accumulated across the last two years. No team boasts as many top draft picks at the start of their careers and the key will be putting enough veteran bodies around them to protect them.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Having so many youngsters is their strength, but it will also impact their ability to perform consistently across the season. The forward line in particular will take time to find its feet given the young key forwards coupled with Tom Lynch in the final stage of his career.
https://www.nine.com.au/sport/afl/news-best-23-all-18-clubs-teams-trade-draft-period-2026-20251130-p5nl60.html
Nic Negrepontis
Nine
December 5, 2025
One thing to note is we have not included any players out with significant long-term injuries.
RICHMOND
FB: J. Gibcus, B. Miller, N. Vlastuin
HB: J. Short, N. Balta, S. Banks
C: S. Grlj, T. Taranto, L. Trainor
HF: J. Hopper, H. Armstrong, T. Hotton
FF: J. Faull, T. Lynch, S. Campbell
FOL: T. Nankervis, S. Lalor, D. Prestia
INT: T. Brown, N. Broad, S. Cumming, J. Ross, R. Mansell
STRENGTH: Potentially the hardest best 23 to predict this off-season given the sheer quantity of young talent the Tigers have accumulated across the last two years. No team boasts as many top draft picks at the start of their careers and the key will be putting enough veteran bodies around them to protect them.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Having so many youngsters is their strength, but it will also impact their ability to perform consistently across the season. The forward line in particular will take time to find its feet given the young key forwards coupled with Tom Lynch in the final stage of his career.
https://www.nine.com.au/sport/afl/news-best-23-all-18-clubs-teams-trade-draft-period-2026-20251130-p5nl60.html
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Richmond Rant / Richmond in 2026 will have the 3rd youngest & inexperienced list (AFL site)
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 05:24:46 PM »
Average age: 23.8 (16th oldest)
Average games: 58.7 (16th most experienced)
Most games: Nick Vlastuin (255)
Players with 100-plus games: 9
Players with less than 50 games: 29
https://x.com/AFL/status/1997139749426130991
Average Games
Collingwood 94.7
Geelong 89.3
Brisbane 88.6
Sydney 84.9
Carlton 79.3
Melbourne 79.0
GWS Giants 77.0
St Kilda 74.4
W.Bulldogs 73.4
Adelaide 72.6
North Melb. 72.0
Hawthorn 71.4
Fremantle 67.2
Port Adelaide 64.9
Gold Coast 63.9
Richmond 58.7
Essendon 57.7
West Coast 54.1
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1457509/list-analysis-where-your-club-ranks-for-age-and-experience
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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 05:11:21 PM »Aussies still batting as we get to Tea on Day 3.
Aus 8/450 .... Starc 46*, Boland 7*
A lead of 116 runs.
Aus 8/450 .... Starc 46*, Boland 7*
A lead of 116 runs.
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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
« Last post by mightytiges on Today at 05:07:09 PM »Alger 8 +
Balta 6
Clarke 2 -
Lynch 9
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Richmond Rant / Re: Best 23 in 2026?
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Today at 04:17:21 PM »
I am debating the topic.
- " Rance spoke highly of Chaplin's influence on him."
- " Yze isn't going to come out and say Balta needs a whack over the head sometimes, is he?
Of course he's a <insert cliche here>"
Why is a former player seen as reliable in his commentary and the coach not so?
It's directly connected to the subject of the make up if the backline and the apparent need for leadership.
Refer to Tiger Khosh former discussion in regards to Vlastuin.
The above is indeed debating the topic.
Your childish, snide little comment that was at the end of the post I removed wasn't. It was a clear bait.
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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
« Last post by Wazza on Today at 03:09:50 PM »Alger 7
Balta 6
Clarke 3 -
Lynch 9 +
Balta 6
Clarke 3 -
Lynch 9 +
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