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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 04:33:23 PM »

I think saying Taylor is a medium defender is selling him short. Like vlastuin, atleast based on his profile and reports he couldd play as an unsersized kp, on mediums/small, as an interceptor/quarterback and provide run. He could still grow a few cms yet too.

Prefer Sharp too but would take Taylor as next best available talent if that’s where he falls.

Ed Pascoe: long time draft guru and talent scout for Oakleigh Chargers has said similar comments. In regards to Taylor.

His thoughts via the  Rookie Me Central website:  as follows.

 "

RICHMOND TIGERS

Main list 43 of 44

38 Senior

3 Rookies

2 Category B

3 National Picks

 

List balance targets

Tall Defenders 2- Xavier Taylor

Centre Midfielder – Sullivan Robey

Ruck/Tall Forward – Louis Emmett

 

Draft Selections

Pick 6  – Sullivan Robey

Pick 7 – Xavier Taylor

Pick 37 – Louis Emmett

Rookie – Louis Kellaway

Rookie upgrade – Seth Campbell

 

If not Eagles at pick two I can see Tigers going on a bidding spree with a few options who fit the list needs. The highest midfielder and tall defender left on my board were Taylor and Robey, and I didn’t think twice for the Tigers here. There is discussion about whether Richmond need another player like Lalor but midfielders who can hit the scoreboard are a rare breed and often end up stars of the game.

 

If Duff-Tytler is available I can’t see Tigers passing as he would make a great understudy for Nankervis, but could also end up a star key forward as well. A player like Emmett could also fit that bill and could be a real bargain down the line. Kellaway might get a bid but have him making it through the national draft and should provide handy midfield depth.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/power-rankings/ed-pascoes-2025-phantom-afl-draft/


Edit: Added link. Next time if you don't post the source link the post will be deleted.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]

« Last post by taztiger4 on Yesterday at 04:09:20 PM »

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1926404/aflw-list-update

3 delisted (Ryan, Beattie & Brazzzale) & Egan told to explore trade options

So someone jumped the gun re her delisting !

Clearly the Egan camp advised the media

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 04:07:12 PM »

I think saying Taylor is a medium defender is selling him short. Like vlastuin, atleast based on his profile and reports he couldd play as an unsersized kp, on mediums/small, as an interceptor/quarterback and provide run. He could still grow a few cms yet too.

Prefer Sharp too but would take Taylor as next best available talent if that’s where he falls.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 02:43:16 PM »

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

I think Sharp should be priority 1.

After that I'm quite keen on Robey, CDT, Cumming etc but I really don't see the point of a medium defender atm, as much as I love Flossy.

Floss, IMO is still the clubs best player.

.he finished top four in flag winning season, twice.  (B/f)

If the club seems Taylor as a Vlastuin regen then it's a reasonable selection I think

If there was a guarantee he was a Flossy MK2 I agree it would be hard to pass.

But then how do we manage all of Balta, Miller, Gibcus, Brown, Trainor etc, you'd have to find a spot for one of them somewhere else IMO.

I'd be happy to try Brown forward again personally.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Who do we take at pick 38?

« Last post by camboon on Yesterday at 02:26:53 PM »

It’s an interesting question but we take the best of who is left and who fits a gap in our list.
I think we need a genuine Ruckman that has marking skills and is not a total gumbie below the knees and by hand / foot or quick inside / outside midsc

What’s the chance it’s another back flanker

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 02:17:43 PM »

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

I think Sharp should be priority 1.

After that I'm quite keen on Robey, CDT, Cumming etc but I really don't see the point of a medium defender atm, as much as I love Flossy.

Floss, IMO is still the clubs best player.

.he finished top four in flag winning season, twice.  (B/f)

If the club seems Taylor as a Vlastuin regen then it's a reasonable selection I think

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 01:59:03 PM »

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

I think Sharp should be priority 1.

After that I'm quite keen on Robey, CDT, Cumming etc but I really don't see the point of a medium defender atm, as much as I love Flossy.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 01:39:22 PM »

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 12:26:07 PM »

Longer this goes on, the more I just want Sharp and Robey.

Changed your tune on CDT?

I don't think so, more that I've changed my tune on Robey a bit. The hype / evidence is quite consistent and infectious.

We definitely need quality mids, and Sharp has had a sensational junior career and looks a monty for a midfield AFL career.

Robey on the other hand sounds like that Bont/Dusty sort who can rotate and do both, maybe similar to Lalor. Hard to resist.

As for CDT...look I think we need a ruck/forward option, although we have Sims developing... But given we have Faull, Armstrong, Sims, Fawcett etc... we can probably get by if we find a cheap, mature ruck option. If we ended up with CDT I wouldn't be upset. Just think we need to focus on the midfield with these two good picks.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 12:24:18 PM »

South Aussie Select podcast,

 cumming nnoted that his family has lived in NSW (Wentworth), VIC (Mildura), and SA, making him flexible about being drafted to any state, including Victoria