Richmond set on Brad Miller * Jon Ralph
* From: Herald Sun
* October 27, 2010 10:19PMBRAD Miller's delisting by Melbourne will pave the way for Richmond to rookie-list him as a back-up for Coleman Medal winner Jack Riewoldt.
The 27-year-old has now warmed to the idea of continuing his AFL career, and the Tigers have committed to taking him.
There are no restrictions on age or experience for rookie-listed players, meaning the Tigers can sign Miller as insurance for their young tall forwards.
Damian Hardwick's young list has only five players over 25, with the club aware it is only a Riewoldt injury away from trouble next year.
Miller will probably start behind young forwards such as Ben Griffiths and David Astbury in the pecking order, but could easily add to the 133 games he played at Melbourne.
Friday's list lodgement should see him dropped by the Demons, allowing him to begin training at Richmond next week and be rookie-listed in early December.
The Tigers also are aware of Miller's leadership qualities, put on show late this year.
He was offered a farewell game with Melbourne, but was content to play finals for VFL affiliate Casey Scorpions.
He polled the most votes of any Demons player in Casey's best-and-fairest, kicking 10 goals in one game.
Gold Coast had shown interest in Miller, but it seems no club will stand in the way of the Tigers rookie-listing him.
Richmond will also pick up disgruntled Essendon midfielder Bachar Houli during the pre-season.
The Tigers believe recruiting Miller will not interfere with their objective of developing a young list.
Richmond assistant coach Wayne Campbell said Miller would complement the club's young forwards.
"We just think he can help Riewoldt and Griffiths and these sort of guys, but I don't think we expect him to play 22 games here," Campbell said.
"We see him more as a guy who's got some teaching ability for our young guys."
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