BAUER POWER CONTINUES AT TIGERS– Riley Beveridge
afl.com.au
27 July 2023RICHMOND is set to sign promising utility Jacob Bauer to a two-year deal.
Talks progressed on a new deal for Bauer prior to his AFL debut against the Swans earlier this month, with the Tigers nearing an agreement on a multi-year extension that will take the youngster through to 2025.
Bauer, who rose to prominence after kicking two after-the-siren winning goals in four matches at VFL level, had impressed playing as both a 192cm marking forward and intercept defender in Richmond's reserves side.
He made his AFL debut against Sydney, but was unfortunately forced to be substituted out of the game after just 78 seconds having hurt his hamstring with only his second kick of the match. The Tigers are hopeful he will return this weekend.
Bauer was a mid-season rookie pick for Richmond in 2022.
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