Free agency, trades, draft: Every AFL club's list needs ahead of 2023Chris Doerre
ESPN
30 September 2022RichmondList needs:* Star midfielders
* Recycled or state league need-fillers who can add to Richmond's best 22
* Midfield speed
Who should they target?With a midfield that has long struggled at stoppages and to win the contested ball, now is the opportune time for Richmond to aggressively pursue established ball winning midfielders. GWS duo
Tim Taranto and
Jacob Hopper are the two Richmond have targeted and look set to secure during the trade period as two difference makers who can propel the Tigers back into premiership contention.
With Geelong proving that topping up on opposition talent and state leaguers is a winning formula for premiership success, Richmond may have one final chance to aggressively work towards putting together a premiership side. With
Jed Anderson out of contract and
Liam Stocker delisted, they would be budget list additions who importantly play the style of football that would fit Richmond.
If Taranto and Hopper are being added to Richmond's midfield, there will need to be an injection of speed and run around them to balance the Tiger's midfield. With
Paddy Dow on the fringe for Carlton and having no clear path to a best 22 position, he would be an ideal midfield complement if willing to move.
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