Chris Toce appointed National Recruiting ManagerRichmond is delighted to announce it has appointed former St Kilda National Head of Recruiting, Chris Toce, as its National Recruiting Manager.
Toce has over a decade of experience in AFL recruitment, having spent nine years at St Kilda (2015-2023) and five with Collingwood (2010-14).
A renowned talent identifier, Toce was elevated to St Kilda’s National Head of Recruiting in February 2022.
Toce had previously been the Saints’ State Recruiting Manager, focussing on Allies regions (NSW/ACT, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory) from 2015-18 and South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria from 2018-2022.
Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said Toce stood out across a thorough process.
“Chris has extensive experience and a proven track record working across the country to identify talent,” he said.
“He is an excellent character with a strong work ethic, and we look forward to having him as part of our recruiting team and broader football department. He will help us strengthen the talent that comes into our Club.
“We are delighted to have Chris on board and welcome him and his family to the Richmond Football Club.”
Toce added that he was honoured and grateful to be starting his new role at Richmond.
“Thanks to Blair Hartley and Tim Livingstone for believing in me and giving me this opportunity,” he said.
“I am eager to work with our team of recruiters and to help add to the talent that is already in the door.”
Richmond currently holds multiple selections in the second and third rounds (three) of the 2024 AFL Draft, as well as its own first-round pick.
Toce will commence with the Club immediately.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1516350/chris-toce-appointed-national-recruiting-manager
