Richmond ressies/VFL side [merged]

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Jack Madgen's VFL Tigers will have ample opportunity to prepare themselves for the 2026 season, with a four-game practice match schedule announced.

2026 VFL practice games

Friday, February 13
Richmond vs Coburg, La Trobe University Oval, Bundoora
6:30pm

Friday, February 20
Richmond vs Essendon, NEC Hangar, Melbourne Airport
12:45pm

Saturday, February 28
Richmond vs Casey, Casey Fields, Cranbourne East
11:00am
 
Thursday, March 12
Richmond vs Carlton, IKON Park, Carlton
1:00pm

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947599/tigers-vfl-practice-games-revealed

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Former division one college basketball player Ned Renfree has committed to Richmond’s VFL program for 2026, bringing his trademark competitiveness to the Swinburne Centre.

Hailing from Ballarat, Victoria, Renfree grew up playing football, where he rose through the talent pathways and represented the GWV Rebels alongside Sam Lalor and Jonty Faull.

Renfree also represented Australia as a junior basketballer, which led him to pursue an opportunity overseas, where he joined the Milwaukee Panthers for the 2025/26 college basketball season.

However, the 19-year-old has now returned to footy and is looking to make an immediate impact within the program.

Standing at 188cm tall, the explosive forward combines speed, athleticism and power with an elite aerial marking skill set.



https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947357/from-milwaukee-to-punt-road

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Richmond’s VFL side has gone from strength to strength with the signing of key defender/ruckman Zaydyn Lockwood.

Standing at 198cm tall, Lockwood offers versatility, using his elite overhead marking and leaping ability to play across multiple positions.

Having represented the Bendigo Pioneers in the Coates Talent League for the past two seasons, the 20-year-old looks forward to taking the next step and competing at the VFL level.



https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1948697/lockwood-locked-in-for-2026

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https://x.com/PaulAmy375/status/2017040963961835560

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1948436/richmonds-2026-vfl-opener-confirmed

[Tiger Khosh]

Alright so just 1 week behind our AFL opener. Nowhere near as delayed as I thought.

[WilliamPowell]

Our 1st VFL game on an hour before our 1st home game at the MCG 

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Richmond’s VFL side has gone from strength to strength with the signing of key defender/ruckman Zaydyn Lockwood.

Standing at 198cm tall, Lockwood offers versatility, using his elite overhead marking and leaping ability to play across multiple positions.

Having represented the Bendigo Pioneers in the Coates Talent League for the past two seasons, the 20-year-old looks forward to taking the next step and competing at the VFL level.



https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1948697/lockwood-locked-in-for-2026

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Richmond’s VFL program has added another string to its bow with the inclusion of key forward/ruckman Daniel Lowther.

Standing at 199cm tall, the Geelong Falcons product arrives at the Swinburne Centre boasting an elite marking ability and a proven talent for kicking goals. 

After kicking 18 goals in just 13 games last year, Lowther played a key role in helping the Falcons secure the minor premiership. His standout season was further rewarded with an invite to the state draft combine.

“I just finished up at the Geelong Falcons down in the Coates Talent League, then I went back as a 19-year-old in 2025, and then Ollie Grant (from Richmond's recruiting team) gave me a call and said they would be keen to get me down,” Lowther told Richmond Media. 

“It was just a no-brainer to choose Richmond as my VFL club.”



https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1949696/lowther-joins-vfl-tigers

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Nick Guiney and Austin Johnson, two of Richmond VFL's mainstays, have committed to another season in the yellow and black.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947262/key-vfl-pair-sign-on

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Richmond VFL is delighted to confirm the signing of 19-year-old Aaron Sharkie, who put pen to paper with the program over the summer.

The running defender, who also has experience in the midfield, is known for his elite work rate and endurance, which helps him stand out against opponents.

Endurance is what makes the 184cm defender a worry for opposition, and also allows him to find the ball and rack up possessions across four quarters regularly.

Also known for his transitional play, Sharkie takes off at high speeds, able to carry the ball forward and impact the scoreboard, making him a threat in both attack and defence.

During his 2025 campaign with the Oakleigh Chargers, where he played just nine matches, the 19-year-old was able to collect 11 clearances and lay an impressive 31 tackles, highlighting his ability to be multi-faceted across the ground.


https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947678/sharkie-snapped-up-by-tigers-vfl