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Richmond Rant / Re: Rhyan Mansell [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on January 15, 2026, 11:25:44 PM »

Mansell refusing to get comfortable

The forward is keen to build on his promising 2025 campaign.

By Anna Pavlou
Richmond Media
Jan 14, 2026

On a personal note, after playing 20 games and kicking 18 goals last season, the forward only sees himself on the improve.

"You can't ever really get too comfortable at AFL level. I'm looking to improve on my strength, fitness and overall smarts as a forward," Mansell said.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1944290/mansell-refusing-to-get-comfortable

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Richmond Rant / Re: General preseason training discussion [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on January 15, 2026, 11:23:48 PM »

From the RFC website:

It's hard to ignore the buzz around the Swinburne Centre as the first week of pre-season for 2026 pushes on.

For forward Rhyan Mansell, the expectation around the group for a promising season couldn't be bigger.

"Everyone's come back pretty refreshed. There's a lot of energy going into training the past week," he told Richmond Media.

"We are excited to see the side of games and practices matches. There's a good block coming up."

And while it's easy to see improvement from a fitness perspective across the board, Mansell believes it's hard to ignore two up-and-coming Tigers.

"Jasper Alger has come back in really good nick. His forward craft is going to be one to watch. So has Campbell Gray. His leadership and voice out on the field has been second-to-none," Mansell said.

"I'm excited to see what those two can do."

Mansell, who turns 26 in June, has quickly become a wise head amongst a young group of talented footballers.

It's a responsibility he doesn't take lightly.

"Drafting a few smaller forwards and 18-year-olds, and last year's crop as well, can lean on my experience, and I can fast track them to the AFL, that's the goal," Mansell said.

Mansell already sees potential and confidence in the 2025 draftees, headlined by pace and hunger.

"They've all come in seamlessly. Obviously you've got (Sam) Grlj who has come in really hot. He is fast and full on and I'm sure fans will love seeing all of those boys playing," Mansell said.

As for what lies ahead in the immediate future, the playing group are readying for practices matches, before Round 1's match against Carlton at the MCG.

"Nailing the detail, that's what we've been focusing on all pre-season. Then getting into the role-clarity, so when games hit, we don't have to worry and can just play footy when we are out there," he said.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1944290/mansell-refusing-to-get-comfortable

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by WilliamPowell on January 15, 2026, 08:54:59 PM »

Armstrong  4
Faull          7 -
Gray         13 +
Lalor        15
Hotton     16

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by WilliamPowell on January 14, 2026, 09:16:04 PM »

Armstrong  4 -
Faull          8
Gray         12 + ****
Lalor        15
Hotton     16


btw Gray was never on the LTI, and it's not best player but favourite player. Ripper bloke who went above and beyond with my disabled bro-in-law last year.   

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by Andyy on January 14, 2026, 08:38:55 PM »

What the heck is wrong with Armstrong? lol

Aside from having a short neck, the guy was great in his debut season IMO.


Armstrong  5+
Faull          8
Gray         11-     Talk about overrated, you'd think this guy was an AA KPD coming off the LTI
Lalor        15
Hotton     16

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by Wazza on January 14, 2026, 08:30:33 PM »

Armstrong  4
Faull          8
Gray         12 -
Lalor        15 +
Hotton     16 

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2017 2019 and 2020 finals and gf

« Last post by Tommy on January 14, 2026, 03:20:34 PM »

I have them all as mp4's along with all the radio broadcasts and TV shows, but getting them to you would be a challenge.

Tommy.

Thanks Tommy, will try DVDLAND first. Are you I. Melbourne??
Or I could post you a HDD for you to copy them onto, happy to pay you some $ for your time

That'll be fine. I'm in sunny Qld.
No payment necessary. Happy to help.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2017 2019 and 2020 finals and gf

« Last post by MintOnLamb on January 14, 2026, 08:43:54 AM »

I have them all as mp4's along with all the radio broadcasts and TV shows, but getting them to you would be a challenge.

Tommy.

Thanks Tommy, will try DVDLAND first. Are you I. Melbourne??
Or I could post you a HDD for you to copy them onto, happy to pay you some $ for your time

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2017 2019 and 2020 finals and gf

« Last post by MintOnLamb on January 14, 2026, 08:41:31 AM »

Try DVDLAND.com.au

They should have all GFs

And may still have some of the finals packs.

ty

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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game

« Last post by 1965 on January 14, 2026, 05:22:34 AM »

Armstrong  4
Faull          8
Gray         13  -
Lalor        14
Hotton     16  +