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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #60 on: June 22, 2025, 09:22:23 PM »
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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #61 on: June 22, 2025, 11:48:24 PM »
Riding Star next year odds on
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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #62 on: June 23, 2025, 12:06:27 AM »
Riding Star next year odds on

He's leaving to become a jockey? Bit tall I would've thought. :shh
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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #63 on: June 23, 2025, 11:46:22 PM »
Hotton hits the ground running

By Henry Milic
RFC website
23 June 2025


Richmond young gun, Taj Hotton, took to the field on Sunday for the first time in more than 12 months after recovering from an ACL injury sustained last year.

Hotton was selected as the number 12 pick in the 2024 draft by the Tigers and has since been working hard in rehab to get himself back to playing, a task he accomplished on Sunday as he played for Richmond's VFL side against Footscray.

Known for his silky skills with the ball, Hotton got off to a strong start to his career in the yellow and black, recording 14 disposals and two tackles in less than three-quarters of football.

Unfortunately, Hotton's return to play was spoiled by an in-form Bulldogs outfit, who defeated the Tigers by 45 points.

Richmond's VFL coach, Jake Batchelor, said Hotton showed off his versatility in his first outing.

“He is a great talent,” Batchelor said. 

“Started him at quarter-time and he showed his strengths straight away.

“He is cat-like, he is in the air, he is on the ground, he is clean, he is evasive, and he has really good vision with his hands.”

Hotton made an instant impact, taking a strong leaping mark before linking up with Mykelti Lefau, who finished off the passage of play with a goal.

Batchelor added that he was impressed with Hotton's performance, considering he has been sidelined for the last year.

“The fact that he got through after 12/13 months off and played three-quarters of football, almost, was so pleasing for us,” Batchelor said.

“I hope that the Tiger fans got a great glimpse into what Taj is going to be like going forward into the future.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1812525/hotton-hits-the-ground-running

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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #64 on: June 24, 2025, 07:22:10 PM »
High Performance Manager Ben Serpell was pleased with the return of first-year player, Taj Hotton, who made a successful VFL debut after returning from an ACL.

“He went really well,” Serpell said.

“From a football perspective, they were happy with him and from a physical perspective, he pulled up really well, and we will look to increase his game time this week.”

Source: RFC website.

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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #65 on: June 25, 2025, 11:32:19 AM »
Need him in the 1s asap.

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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #66 on: June 25, 2025, 06:17:18 PM »
Need him in the 1s asap.

weeks away you'd think

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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #67 on: June 25, 2025, 08:56:00 PM »
Need him in the 1s asap.

weeks away you'd think

Would need to play at least 2 full VFL games you'd think

Last week he played a half over 3qtrs

Expect that to increase this week to match minutes equivalent to 3qtrs over 4 qtrs

I reckon we will season him end of July
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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #68 on: June 26, 2025, 01:06:15 PM »
Need him in the 1s asap.

weeks away you'd think

Would need to play at least 2 full VFL games you'd think

Last week he played a half over 3qtrs

Expect that to increase this week to match minutes equivalent to 3qtrs over 4 qtrs

I reckon we will season him end of July

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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #69 on: June 29, 2025, 06:56:52 PM »
Richmond will give Taj Hotton one more week at VFL level before his senior debut. Sorely tempted to play him given VFL brilliance but will stick to the plan.

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I think the club would like to [play Hotton in the seniors next week] as well. Played a half then three quarters. So will get a full VFL game under his belt before he gets his senior debut. They will stick to the plan

https://x.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1939187811892240562

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Re: Pick 12: Taj Hotton
« Reply #70 on: June 30, 2025, 07:58:12 AM »
Richmond will give Taj Hotton one more week at VFL level before his senior debut. Sorely tempted to play him given VFL brilliance but will stick to the plan.

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I think the club would like to [play Hotton in the seniors next week] as well. Played a half then three quarters. So will get a full VFL game under his belt before he gets his senior debut. They will stick to the plan

https://x.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1939187811892240562
Just don’t play him as the sub