Jacob Blight, 22, has averaged 18.4 disposals, 8.7 marks, 3.3 intercept marks, and 4.6 spoils per game this season, playing as a key defender for WAFL club Peel Thunder.
The 196cm defender stood out to Richmond recruiters with his professionalism, consistency, strong defensive game, and aerial ability.
Richmond National Recruiting Manager Chris Toce said the Club had put a lot of work into both players and was “really happy” with the outcome.
“Jacob is someone we have watched for a number of years, and Campbell surfaced at the beginning of the year and really caught our eye,” he explained.
“Our mindset is that we are picking players to help us in the long term, and we believe in both lads and are really hopeful that they can play a part in the long term.”
Toce described key defender Blight as a great story of persistence.
“Jacob has progressed and improved a lot, especially over the last two years- which is a credit to him.
“He presents like a pro, is a big strong lad, has terrific endurance and strength and physically could play AFL pretty soon… (but) there is no pressure on him do that.
“We just want him to come in and play some good VFL football, to begin with, and if his form dictates that he could progress to AFL level, that would be fantastic.”
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