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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]
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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 10:40:56 PM »Should just hand back our licence IMO. Give it to a club more invested.
And give it to who exactly?And please don't say Tassie, they are already guaranteed a licence for season 2027
Tasmania
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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 10:22:12 PM »
3rd point - are you saying her off field is good or bad ?
I am saying her off field is excellent, incredibly popular with her teammates. In this diabolical season she's been one that's worked OT to keep the spirit of her team mates up. She's shown great leadership even though she's not appointed leader
As I said sometimes it's not just about the on field...
It is my view that to a large degree she's been made a scapegoat for our train wreck of a season. Club wants to make a statement that they're being tough, ruthless etc... but the way they've handled this is really is reflection of our season
there is an opinion piece on HUN website (behind their paywall) saying the call to not offer Grace a contract is the right one but how it's been handled is the real issue. Would love to read it but more to the point who wrote it
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 09:11:53 PM »Sub 6: The combine numbers propelling running specialist's draft stock
By SEN
5 Nov 2025
Oakleigh Chargers’ draft prospect Sam Grlj set the AFL draft combine alight, solidifying his case for a top selection in the upcoming National Draft.
Finishing second in the 2km time trial with a 5:59 and top 10 in the 20m sprint, Grlj has the talent and athletic profile to slot into AFL football from Round 1. Known for his line-breaking abilities, the 18-year-old’s explosive nature and natural confidence renders him unstoppable at full flight.
But beyond his elite running capabilities, Grlj’s mentality and aggressive style of play holds him amongst the top prospects, modelling his game on a star of the competition.
“I try to base my game around Zak Butters,” Grlj told SEN Breakfast.
“(We have) similar size and similar athletic abilities and attributes. His speed and aggression that he plays with is something I try to model my game on. I like to play with a little bit of aggression – it definitely suits the way I play, and I really enjoy that side of the game.”
Given his stellar dash and gut-running, Grlj presents as an ideal prospect off the half-back flank, perfectly moulded to the run-and-carry of the modern game.
Attracting interviews with 16 clubs at the combine, the talent couldn’t quite get a read for which AFL clubs have him atop their draft boards, however Grlj could be selected as early as Pick 6.
“They keep (their cards) pretty close to their chest,” he said.
“It’s definitely hard to get a read, even talking to people close to me and around me who have experience going through this path – they don’t even know.
“For me, I’m just trying to focus on my studies for now, do a bit of training and really try to switch off from footy because it can be consuming sometimes.”
Grlj’s draft prospects were significantly boosted by his terrific showing with Richmond’s VFL set up, playing two games for an average of 17 disposals and four tackles.
“It was awesome,” Grlj said of the experience with the Tigers.
“It was great, after champs to go into that environment was unreal and the guys down there are awesome. Joel Garner and Liam George (VFL leadership) – they are really good guys, and they really showed me the culture and what it’s like.
“I really enjoyed it and was able to play some good footy off the back of that.”
With just two weeks until the National Draft, Grlj – as well as several other draft prospects – expressed his belief that the best player available for selection is Gippsland star Willem Duursma.
“Willem Duursma – probably have to give him the credits. I played against him at Vic Country, and he was unreal that day, played really well.
“He can play everywhere, can play all three positions and plays them all really well. That versatility is something that is unbelievable for him.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/05/afl-draft-2025-sam-grlj-draft-combine-numbers-richmond-vfl
By SEN
5 Nov 2025
Oakleigh Chargers’ draft prospect Sam Grlj set the AFL draft combine alight, solidifying his case for a top selection in the upcoming National Draft.
Finishing second in the 2km time trial with a 5:59 and top 10 in the 20m sprint, Grlj has the talent and athletic profile to slot into AFL football from Round 1. Known for his line-breaking abilities, the 18-year-old’s explosive nature and natural confidence renders him unstoppable at full flight.
But beyond his elite running capabilities, Grlj’s mentality and aggressive style of play holds him amongst the top prospects, modelling his game on a star of the competition.
“I try to base my game around Zak Butters,” Grlj told SEN Breakfast.
“(We have) similar size and similar athletic abilities and attributes. His speed and aggression that he plays with is something I try to model my game on. I like to play with a little bit of aggression – it definitely suits the way I play, and I really enjoy that side of the game.”
Given his stellar dash and gut-running, Grlj presents as an ideal prospect off the half-back flank, perfectly moulded to the run-and-carry of the modern game.
Attracting interviews with 16 clubs at the combine, the talent couldn’t quite get a read for which AFL clubs have him atop their draft boards, however Grlj could be selected as early as Pick 6.
“They keep (their cards) pretty close to their chest,” he said.
“It’s definitely hard to get a read, even talking to people close to me and around me who have experience going through this path – they don’t even know.
“For me, I’m just trying to focus on my studies for now, do a bit of training and really try to switch off from footy because it can be consuming sometimes.”
Grlj’s draft prospects were significantly boosted by his terrific showing with Richmond’s VFL set up, playing two games for an average of 17 disposals and four tackles.
“It was awesome,” Grlj said of the experience with the Tigers.
“It was great, after champs to go into that environment was unreal and the guys down there are awesome. Joel Garner and Liam George (VFL leadership) – they are really good guys, and they really showed me the culture and what it’s like.
“I really enjoyed it and was able to play some good footy off the back of that.”
With just two weeks until the National Draft, Grlj – as well as several other draft prospects – expressed his belief that the best player available for selection is Gippsland star Willem Duursma.
“Willem Duursma – probably have to give him the credits. I played against him at Vic Country, and he was unreal that day, played really well.
“He can play everywhere, can play all three positions and plays them all really well. That versatility is something that is unbelievable for him.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/05/afl-draft-2025-sam-grlj-draft-combine-numbers-richmond-vfl
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 09:10:40 PM »Combination of three: The players shaping top AFL prospect
By Jaiden Sciberras
SEN
5 Nov 2025[
Cooper Duff-Tytler remains one of the AFL's top draft prospects approaching the National Draft, and it's no secret as to why.
Standing at 200cm, the 18-year-old ruckman has starred for Calder Cannons and Vic Metro, covering ground with ease and playing multiple positions to an incredibly high level throughout his draft year.
Despite featuring in Australia's U16's FIBA Asia Cup triumph in 2023 alongside NBL youngster and NBA prospect Dash Daniels, Duff-Tytler opted into football, with the infamous 'basketball background' marking a prominent feature in the ruckman's potential.
With elite athleticism and versatility, Duff-Tytler has remained a lock for a top three selection for most of the year, with draft experts expecting the prospect to be snapped up before the third overall pick.
Speaking to his versatility, Duff-Tytler suited up for Essendon in VFL's Round 21, the 18-year-old was deployed as a second tall forward, comfortably slotting in at the level with 13 disposals and three goals.
“I trained at Essendon VFL for a few weeks beforehand, getting to know the squad and the teammates that I’d be playing with,” Duff-Tytler told SEN WA Breakfast.
“Everyone there, the coaches and all my teammates were bringing me in and embracing me, that gave me confidence on game day to go out and play to my strengths. They were big on trying not to stress, to ‘just do what you do and you’ll be fine’.
“Once I got out there, I definitely felt comfortable at that level, and I think because on the senior grounds you don’t have the density rule, playing a forward that really opened the game up for me, and I was able to get up the ground and use my strengths such as my aerobic power getting up and the ground a bit more.”
Likely to be selected within the top two of the upcoming National Draft, Duff-Tytler’s AFL career appears destined to commence out west, with the Eagles holding both Pick 1 and Pick 2 courtesy of Oscar Allen's shift to Brisbane.
With that in mind, Duff-Tytler has already expressed his willingness to move from Victoria if the Eagles opt to select the young ruckman.
“Yeah, I’m more than happy to go to West Coast,” he said.
“I actually live a fair way out of Melbourne even though I’m a metro kid, so I’d have to move out anyway.
“I’ve always dreamt of playing AFL footy, so I’m happy to move anywhere to make that a reality.”
If he was to be selected by the Eagles, Duff-Tytler would like to see the club select Vic Country star Willem Duursma to join him in WA.
“I’ll stick with Duurs’,” he said.
“He’s had a very good year, and I think one of his best games of the season came against us in the Vic Metro versus Vic Country game, where he was huge in them winning that game.”
Standing at 200cm, Duff-Tytler models his game around the competition’s most athletic ruckman, with a basketball background, elite running capacity and top speed anchoring his immense potential.
“I definitely think everyone is a bit unique, but there’s a few players that I try to take things out of there game to put into mine,” he said.
“Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning are the main two as the ruckmen and looking at Riley Thilthorpe as a forward are probably the main three that I try to take a little bit out of.
“I’m happy to play anywhere (on the ground). I can play multiple positions which is a bit of a strength.
“When I come into the league, I might have to play as a bit more of a forward and that’s probably where the coaches will see me in the first few years.
“Whether I transition into the ruck or down back I guess we’ll see, but I’m happy to play anywhere that the coach wants.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/05/afl-draft-2025-cooper-duff-tytler-models-his-game-on-luke-jackson-tom-de-koning
By Jaiden Sciberras
SEN
5 Nov 2025[
Cooper Duff-Tytler remains one of the AFL's top draft prospects approaching the National Draft, and it's no secret as to why.
Standing at 200cm, the 18-year-old ruckman has starred for Calder Cannons and Vic Metro, covering ground with ease and playing multiple positions to an incredibly high level throughout his draft year.
Despite featuring in Australia's U16's FIBA Asia Cup triumph in 2023 alongside NBL youngster and NBA prospect Dash Daniels, Duff-Tytler opted into football, with the infamous 'basketball background' marking a prominent feature in the ruckman's potential.
With elite athleticism and versatility, Duff-Tytler has remained a lock for a top three selection for most of the year, with draft experts expecting the prospect to be snapped up before the third overall pick.
Speaking to his versatility, Duff-Tytler suited up for Essendon in VFL's Round 21, the 18-year-old was deployed as a second tall forward, comfortably slotting in at the level with 13 disposals and three goals.
“I trained at Essendon VFL for a few weeks beforehand, getting to know the squad and the teammates that I’d be playing with,” Duff-Tytler told SEN WA Breakfast.
“Everyone there, the coaches and all my teammates were bringing me in and embracing me, that gave me confidence on game day to go out and play to my strengths. They were big on trying not to stress, to ‘just do what you do and you’ll be fine’.
“Once I got out there, I definitely felt comfortable at that level, and I think because on the senior grounds you don’t have the density rule, playing a forward that really opened the game up for me, and I was able to get up the ground and use my strengths such as my aerobic power getting up and the ground a bit more.”
Likely to be selected within the top two of the upcoming National Draft, Duff-Tytler’s AFL career appears destined to commence out west, with the Eagles holding both Pick 1 and Pick 2 courtesy of Oscar Allen's shift to Brisbane.
With that in mind, Duff-Tytler has already expressed his willingness to move from Victoria if the Eagles opt to select the young ruckman.
“Yeah, I’m more than happy to go to West Coast,” he said.
“I actually live a fair way out of Melbourne even though I’m a metro kid, so I’d have to move out anyway.
“I’ve always dreamt of playing AFL footy, so I’m happy to move anywhere to make that a reality.”
If he was to be selected by the Eagles, Duff-Tytler would like to see the club select Vic Country star Willem Duursma to join him in WA.
“I’ll stick with Duurs’,” he said.
“He’s had a very good year, and I think one of his best games of the season came against us in the Vic Metro versus Vic Country game, where he was huge in them winning that game.”
Standing at 200cm, Duff-Tytler models his game around the competition’s most athletic ruckman, with a basketball background, elite running capacity and top speed anchoring his immense potential.
“I definitely think everyone is a bit unique, but there’s a few players that I try to take things out of there game to put into mine,” he said.
“Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning are the main two as the ruckmen and looking at Riley Thilthorpe as a forward are probably the main three that I try to take a little bit out of.
“I’m happy to play anywhere (on the ground). I can play multiple positions which is a bit of a strength.
“When I come into the league, I might have to play as a bit more of a forward and that’s probably where the coaches will see me in the first few years.
“Whether I transition into the ruck or down back I guess we’ll see, but I’m happy to play anywhere that the coach wants.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/05/afl-draft-2025-cooper-duff-tytler-models-his-game-on-luke-jackson-tom-de-koning
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Richmond Rant / Re: Tyler Sonsie [merged]
« Last post by the claw on Yesterday at 09:03:41 PM »Ah the one we kept. Should be out the door with his mate Dow.
Keep hearing he is some sort of elite kick. Nothing could be further from the truth thus far.
He has a very low contested ball rate at about 30% yet his ke stat is only about 50% what does that say to people.
Three things he is not a good kick combined with a lack of pace and an intense dislike for contact and pressure. They affect his kicking his decision making and they are insurmountable.
Will say again he should have been cut not this year but last year.
There is always pro's and cons and He has too many of the latter imo.
He will need massive improvement in lots of areas to survive.
Keep hearing he is some sort of elite kick. Nothing could be further from the truth thus far.
He has a very low contested ball rate at about 30% yet his ke stat is only about 50% what does that say to people.
Three things he is not a good kick combined with a lack of pace and an intense dislike for contact and pressure. They affect his kicking his decision making and they are insurmountable.
Will say again he should have been cut not this year but last year.
There is always pro's and cons and He has too many of the latter imo.
He will need massive improvement in lots of areas to survive.
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Richmond Rant / Re: AFLW: Richmond vs Gold Coast @ Princes Park --- Round 12, 2025
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 09:02:44 PM »Coaches votes
Richmond v Gold Coast
9 Lucy Single GCFC
8 Charlie Rowbottom GCFC
6 Niamh McLaughlin GCFC
5 Havana Harris GCFC
2 Grace Egan RICH
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1450347/coaches-votes-r12-north-star-streets-the-field-to-claim-top-prize
Richmond v Gold Coast
9 Lucy Single GCFC
8 Charlie Rowbottom GCFC
6 Niamh McLaughlin GCFC
5 Havana Harris GCFC
2 Grace Egan RICH
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1450347/coaches-votes-r12-north-star-streets-the-field-to-claim-top-prize
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 08:29:50 PM »Latest episode of gettable:
https://youtu.be/QHGWTg2lhPs?si=BgNZNhuKDwmrD9HJ
Key points when it comes to Richmond:
- doesn’t think any club will give us a good enough offer to trade either of our first picks.
- Sees Robey as a similar profile to Lalor but that they would compliment each other. Smillie a different type to them both
- Ranks and expects Grlj to be taken somewhere in the 10-15 range. If we were drafting for need we would take him as he is very quick and athletic, however clubs won’t generally draft for need ahead of talent with such an early pick.
- No garauntee to take Kellaway with pick 38 if there’s still someone on the board we rank a lot higher. Potential that he may slide to the rookie draft.
Feel like it’s the 1st time he’s changed the narrative to us just taking best available talent at our picks rather than a need i.e. Grlj.
https://youtu.be/QHGWTg2lhPs?si=BgNZNhuKDwmrD9HJ
Key points when it comes to Richmond:
- doesn’t think any club will give us a good enough offer to trade either of our first picks.
- Sees Robey as a similar profile to Lalor but that they would compliment each other. Smillie a different type to them both
- Ranks and expects Grlj to be taken somewhere in the 10-15 range. If we were drafting for need we would take him as he is very quick and athletic, however clubs won’t generally draft for need ahead of talent with such an early pick.
- No garauntee to take Kellaway with pick 38 if there’s still someone on the board we rank a lot higher. Potential that he may slide to the rookie draft.
Feel like it’s the 1st time he’s changed the narrative to us just taking best available talent at our picks rather than a need i.e. Grlj.
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 07:37:50 PM »"For Richmond I think there's some value in him."
- Cal Twomey on Sam Grlj
- Cal Twomey on Sam Grlj
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 07:17:24 PM »"I think he's different to Josh Smillie, but complimentary to Sam Lalor."
- Cal Twomey on Sullivan Robey
- Cal Twomey on Sullivan Robey
