Who is your club targeting at the trade table?
Staff writers August 26, 2015 7:00 AM
Afl.com.au
RICHMOND
The Tigers only managed to land former Geelong midfielder Taylor Hunt last year after attempts to lure David Armitage and Jack Trengove in the trade period went bust. With their key position stocks relatively solid, they're unlikely to pursue the likes of Lachie Henderson or Jake Carlisle, and they'll again chase midfield depth, speed, half-back talent and possibly a small forward this off-season. Carlton's Chris Yarran, Geelong's Steven Motlop and Greater Western Sydney's Adam Treloar have already been linked to the club, and of those, Yarran seems the most realistic, with the Cats set to fight to keep Motlop, and Treloar seemingly Collingwood-bound. A trade would be needed to secure Yarran given the half-back is contracted until the end of next year. Currency wise, defender David Astbury has played forward at times in the VFL this year and faces a tough battle to break into the senior side if he stays there. He's contracted for another year, but could be keen for more opportunities.
Dream trade: Patrick Dangerfield. The word is he's either staying at Adelaide or going to Geelong but that shouldn't stop Richmond at least asking the question. He'd bring experienced inside hardness to the Tigers and offer them much-needed outside explosive pace, which could be the missing piece after they succeeded in locking away other key figures to long-term deals. - Jennifer Phelan
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