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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
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Richmond Rant / Re: Maurice Rioli junior [merged]
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 06:57:30 PM »Looks fit. Go son.
He looks sensational the leanest he's ever looked so far.
Really hope he's a late bloomer like his dad.
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Richmond Rant / Re: Jack Ross [merged]
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 06:56:03 PM »I would have waited until the end of the season.
I didn’t think he made any improvements last season and can certainly see him playing plenty of VFL this year as thecubs go past him.
Absolutely
Even wait until mid season
Really don't understand the fixation on this guy that some people have
I really dont understand the hate some people have
no hate
i just don't value him as highly as some others
learn to handle an alternative opinion without the strawman
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Richmond Rant / Your club's A-Graders? (SEN)
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 04:35:53 PM »Your AFL club's A-Graders
By SEN
1 Feb 2026
SEN's Liam Pickering has named his A-Graders for every AFL club heading into the 2026 season.
Pickering's A-Graders are each club's cream of the crop, and he also named the B-Graders on each team who make up the top end of each best 23.
Richmond
A-Graders (1): Nick Vlastuin
“Lynch was, Prestia was, but only one A-Grader.”
B-Graders: Noah Balta, Tom Lynch, Jayden Short, Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto, Dion Prestia
“This is not a knock on them, it’s just where they are at. I think (Josh) Gibcus can be a good player if he gets a run, Sam Banks is talented.
“Their kids are good. Sam Lalor could be anything!”
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Adelaide (3): Jordan Dawson, Riley Thilthorpe, Izak Rankine
Brisbane (7): Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale, Zac Bailey, Cam Rayner, Hugh McCluggage, Josh Dunkley, Will Ashcroft
Carlton (3): Jacob Weitering, Patrick Cripps, Sam Walsh
Collingwood (4): Darcy Moore, Nick Daicos, Josh Daicos, Jamie Elliott
Essendon (1): Zach Merrett
Fremantle (4): Alex Pearce, Hayden Young, Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw
Geelong (6): Zach Guthrie, Tom Stewart, Max Holmes, Patrick Dangerfield, Jeremy Cameron, Bailey Smith
Gold Coast (5): Sam Collins, Noah Anderson, Ben King, Matt Rowell, Christian Petracca
GWS Giants (7): Sam Taylor, Lachie Whitfield, Lachie Ash, Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Tom Green, Finn Callaghan
Hawthorn (3): James Sicily, Jai Newcombe, Will Day
Melbourne (2): Max Gawn, Kysaiah Pickett
North Melbourne (2): Nick Larkey, Harry Sheezel
Port Adelaide (3): Connor Rozee, Zak Butters, Jason Horne-Francis
St Kilda (3): Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Callum Wilkie, Jack Sinclair
Sydney (5): Charlie Curnow, Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Errol Gulden, Tom Papley
Western Bulldogs (5): Bailey Dale, Marcus Bontempelli, Sam Darcy, Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore
West Coast (0): -
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/02/01/afl-2026-a-grade-and-b-grade-players-at-every-club-2026-season
By SEN
1 Feb 2026
SEN's Liam Pickering has named his A-Graders for every AFL club heading into the 2026 season.
Pickering's A-Graders are each club's cream of the crop, and he also named the B-Graders on each team who make up the top end of each best 23.
Richmond
A-Graders (1): Nick Vlastuin
“Lynch was, Prestia was, but only one A-Grader.”
B-Graders: Noah Balta, Tom Lynch, Jayden Short, Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto, Dion Prestia
“This is not a knock on them, it’s just where they are at. I think (Josh) Gibcus can be a good player if he gets a run, Sam Banks is talented.
“Their kids are good. Sam Lalor could be anything!”
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Adelaide (3): Jordan Dawson, Riley Thilthorpe, Izak Rankine
Brisbane (7): Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale, Zac Bailey, Cam Rayner, Hugh McCluggage, Josh Dunkley, Will Ashcroft
Carlton (3): Jacob Weitering, Patrick Cripps, Sam Walsh
Collingwood (4): Darcy Moore, Nick Daicos, Josh Daicos, Jamie Elliott
Essendon (1): Zach Merrett
Fremantle (4): Alex Pearce, Hayden Young, Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw
Geelong (6): Zach Guthrie, Tom Stewart, Max Holmes, Patrick Dangerfield, Jeremy Cameron, Bailey Smith
Gold Coast (5): Sam Collins, Noah Anderson, Ben King, Matt Rowell, Christian Petracca
GWS Giants (7): Sam Taylor, Lachie Whitfield, Lachie Ash, Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Tom Green, Finn Callaghan
Hawthorn (3): James Sicily, Jai Newcombe, Will Day
Melbourne (2): Max Gawn, Kysaiah Pickett
North Melbourne (2): Nick Larkey, Harry Sheezel
Port Adelaide (3): Connor Rozee, Zak Butters, Jason Horne-Francis
St Kilda (3): Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Callum Wilkie, Jack Sinclair
Sydney (5): Charlie Curnow, Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Errol Gulden, Tom Papley
Western Bulldogs (5): Bailey Dale, Marcus Bontempelli, Sam Darcy, Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore
West Coast (0): -
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/02/01/afl-2026-a-grade-and-b-grade-players-at-every-club-2026-season
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Richmond Rant / Ranking the five best young cores in the AFL / Richmond at #3 (Zerohanger)
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 04:27:07 PM »Ranking the FIVE best young cores in the AFL
We name the clubs with the best emerging talent 👇
Patrick Parnell
zerohanger.com
January 30, 2026
Young talent continues to surge across the AFL, with several clubs now building cores that will shape the competition over the next decade.
Using players aged 22 or under for the 2026 season, we've ranked the top five teams based on the quality and upside of their emerging talent.
3. Richmond
Richmond's recent commitment to investing heavily at the draft has rapidly reshaped the profile of the club's list, leaving the Tigers with one of the most exciting young cores in the competition.
The headline act is former number-one pick Sam Lalor, a powerful midfield prospect who looks a Dustin Martin clone early in his career.
Around Lalor, Taj Hotton, Sam Grlj, Seth Campbell and Sam Cumming provide speed and class across multiple lines.
Richmond's rebuilding list is further bolstered by key-position prospects Harry Armstrong, Jonty Faull and Luke Trainor, who each appear exciting long-term prospects as the rebuild takes hold.
There is still plenty of development required across the group, but in terms of raw talent and upside, Tigers fans have every reason to be optimistic about what the next decade could hold.
Players 22 and under:
Steely Green, Seth Campbell, Kaleb Smith, Liam Fawcett, Kane McAuliffe, Thomas Sims, Taj Hotton, Sam Lalor, Patrick Retschko, Luke Trainor, Josh Smillie, Jonty Faull, Jasper Alger, Harry Armstrong, Zane Peucker, Sam Grlj, Sam Cumming, Noah Roberts-Thomson.
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1. Gold Coast
2. Hawthorn
3. Richmond
4. North Melbourne
5. Brisbane
https://www.zerohanger.com/ranking-the-five-best-young-cores-in-the-afl-172490/3/
We name the clubs with the best emerging talent 👇
Patrick Parnell
zerohanger.com
January 30, 2026
Young talent continues to surge across the AFL, with several clubs now building cores that will shape the competition over the next decade.
Using players aged 22 or under for the 2026 season, we've ranked the top five teams based on the quality and upside of their emerging talent.
3. Richmond
Richmond's recent commitment to investing heavily at the draft has rapidly reshaped the profile of the club's list, leaving the Tigers with one of the most exciting young cores in the competition.
The headline act is former number-one pick Sam Lalor, a powerful midfield prospect who looks a Dustin Martin clone early in his career.
Around Lalor, Taj Hotton, Sam Grlj, Seth Campbell and Sam Cumming provide speed and class across multiple lines.
Richmond's rebuilding list is further bolstered by key-position prospects Harry Armstrong, Jonty Faull and Luke Trainor, who each appear exciting long-term prospects as the rebuild takes hold.
There is still plenty of development required across the group, but in terms of raw talent and upside, Tigers fans have every reason to be optimistic about what the next decade could hold.
Players 22 and under:
Steely Green, Seth Campbell, Kaleb Smith, Liam Fawcett, Kane McAuliffe, Thomas Sims, Taj Hotton, Sam Lalor, Patrick Retschko, Luke Trainor, Josh Smillie, Jonty Faull, Jasper Alger, Harry Armstrong, Zane Peucker, Sam Grlj, Sam Cumming, Noah Roberts-Thomson.
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1. Gold Coast
2. Hawthorn
3. Richmond
4. North Melbourne
5. Brisbane
https://www.zerohanger.com/ranking-the-five-best-young-cores-in-the-afl-172490/3/
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Richmond Rant / Re: Best 23 in 2026?
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 04:22:14 PM »The Richmond Tigers Best 23 for the 2026 AFL season is officially taking shape and it’s a fascinating mix of experience and emerging talent. Taranto & Hopper anchor the midfield, while Lalor projects to be the next gun forward every SC coach watches closely.
Who are the Tigers you’re backing and which Richmond players make your AFL SuperCoach starting squad?
#SuperCoach #AFLSuperCoach #AFL #AFLFantasy
https://x.com/SCHorse_/status/2017030089226277118
Who are the Tigers you’re backing and which Richmond players make your AFL SuperCoach starting squad?
#SuperCoach #AFLSuperCoach #AFL #AFLFantasy
https://x.com/SCHorse_/status/2017030089226277118
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Richmond Rant / Re: Jack Ross [merged]
« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 03:38:24 PM »I would have waited until the end of the season.
I didn’t think he made any improvements last season and can certainly see him playing plenty of VFL this year as thecubs go past him.
LOL
Footy isnt your strong point is it !
Unless he comes back from injury , I cannot see him playing any VFL this year
Geez, never thought an opinion about Jack Ross would have people questioning my footy knowledge.
He is being played out of position on the wing, other than a good aerobic capacity, he doesnt have any of the traits that make a good wingman and the club clearly don’t have a spot for him in midfield. He doesn’t have pace, his ball use is avg, he isn’t tall / a good contested mark that can cut off long kicks down the line.
We know what we’re going to get with him, it’s the same issue I have with HRS. Do you keep playing these middle agers knowing they’ve more likely then not hit their ceiling or do you try giving the kids a run on the wing, kids whose touted attributes are more suited to that position. Maybe those kids aren’t ready and end up going back to VFL but I’d rather see them tested out and given a chance then just playing guys who more often then not give you the same 4-6/10 performance every week.
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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
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