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Richmond Rant / Re: Who will make their debut first in 2026?

« Last post by Andyy on December 21, 2025, 10:38:09 PM »

Josh Smillie

Do you think that?

He's not due to return to training proper until Feb.

I'm guessing there will be a block of training and probably some VFL games. Wouldn't surprise me if he's 2nd half of the year.

Retschko, Cumming or Grlj for me.

Although I think Peucker and NRT will be looking at games too this year coming.

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General Discussion / Re: Cricket thread

« Last post by WilliamPowell on December 21, 2025, 09:46:10 PM »

It's a shame. We'll need to find a new spinner. At least he made it count but he won't be seen again this series/maybe ever.

Todd Murphy should be the 1st option.

He's young and showed enough in his couple of tests

Cameron Green has to be dropped. Can't keep carrying him based on "potential"

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who will make their debut first in 2026?

« Last post by WilliamPowell on December 21, 2025, 09:41:51 PM »

Josh Smillie

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by WilliamPowell on December 21, 2025, 09:39:37 PM »

Banks     5
Gibcus    5
Hotton    6
Lefau      5
McAuliffe 7 +
Prestia    4
Rioli       6
Ryan      2 -
Sims      5
Trainor   5

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by JP Tiger on December 21, 2025, 07:09:10 PM »

Banks     5
Gibcus    5
Hotton    6
Lefau      5
McAuliffe 6
Prestia    4 -
Rioli       6 +
Ryan      3
Sims      5
Trainor   5

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who will make their debut first in 2026?

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on December 21, 2025, 06:45:55 PM »

I’d expect 2 maybe 3 for round 1 but if I had to pick one that’s the most certain, I rekn it will be Grlj.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Financial Results 2025 - $4.741 Mil Profit

« Last post by one-eyed on December 21, 2025, 06:37:22 PM »

Victorian AFL Clubs received 207.19m in distributions from the AFL in 2025, up 10.75% on 2024, up 51% over 5 years and up 44% since 2018.

Led by North (28), Saints (26m), Dogs (23m), Dees (22m).




https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001867951318921708

25% of Victorian Club Revenues come from the AFL Distribution - this is fairly consistent over the last 8 years. The Roos take 48% of their revenue from the league, followed by the Saints (42%), Dees (40%) and Dogs (37%).

Bear in mind that ALL clubs are entitled to a base distribution, as well as AFL club support, signage, and AFLW funding - and this is included in the distro.


https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001869607012094100

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Richmond Rant / Re: Financial Results 2025 - $4.741 Mil Profit

« Last post by one-eyed on December 21, 2025, 06:37:14 PM »

Victorian AFL clubs generated 812m in revenue for 2025. This is up 6.4% on 2024, up 47% over the last 5 years and up 32% since 2018. 

The Tigers lead the way with 144m - 75m from Aligned Leisure, followed by the Pies and pokie assisted Blues.


https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001864126512128452

Victorian AFL Clubs are sitting on 825m in assets with 596m in equity, including 119m in cash/equivelants.


https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001873629748040022

Victorian AFL CLubs turned over 162m in Sponsorship & Marketing funds for 2025, up 4% YoY (+49% over 5 years, and 19% since 2018)

Again, its the Pies out in front, followed by the Blues and Hawks.

This sector accounted for 20% of club revenue in 2025, broadly consistent since 2018.


https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001872891496010027

Victorian AFL Clubs took 242m in Membership and Matchday in 2025 - amounting to 30% of revenue taken ovall and up 3%  on 2024, +60% over 5 years and +52% since 2018.

Pies lead the way, with the Blues and Tigers a ways back.

45% of the Pies revenue is in this sector, followed by the Cats (40%), Hawks & Dees (35%)


https://x.com/footyindustryAU/status/2001871500002103580

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Membership

« Last post by one-eyed on December 21, 2025, 05:48:26 PM »

Club-by-club membership tally - 19/12/2025

Collingwood    80,000
Carlton           72,187
Richmond       71,016
St Kilda          62,000 ..... (As of 27 Nov)
Essendon       54,584
Port Adelaide  54,103
Fremantle      40,715 ..... (As of 25 Nov)
W.Bulldogs     40,451
North Melb.    36,313

N/A - Adel, Bris, Geel, GWS, GC, Haw, Melb, Syd, WCE.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by mightytiges on December 21, 2025, 05:40:15 PM »

Banks     5
Gibcus    5
Hotton    6 +
Lefau      5
McAuliffe 6
Prestia    5
Rioli       5
Ryan      3 -
Sims      5
Trainor   5