2025 AFL Draft

[Andyy]

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

I think Sharp should be priority 1.

After that I'm quite keen on Robey, CDT, Cumming etc but I really don't see the point of a medium defender atm, as much as I love Flossy.

[ajGreen]

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

I think Sharp should be priority 1.

After that I'm quite keen on Robey, CDT, Cumming etc but I really don't see the point of a medium defender atm, as much as I love Flossy.

Floss, IMO is still the clubs best player.

.he finished top four in flag winning season, twice.  (B/f)

If the club seems Taylor as a Vlastuin regen then it's a reasonable selection I think

[Andyy]

I’m with you Andy although I don’t think we’d blink twice if CDT were available at our pick unless Essendon make us a stupid good offer. Expect him to get snagged by the eagles though.

I’ve warmed up to both CDT and Taylor if the club want to be ignore sharp (silly imo). Expecting us to land Robey and 1 of CDT (if still available) / Sharp and Taylor (depending on clubs preference).

AJ - I don’t think Hobbs’ junior career can hold a candle to Sharp’s. Talk of him being one dimensional is a bit over the top too, he seems quite handy around goals, either from midfield or resting up there for spells.

I think Sharp should be priority 1.

After that I'm quite keen on Robey, CDT, Cumming etc but I really don't see the point of a medium defender atm, as much as I love Flossy.

Floss, IMO is still the clubs best player.

.he finished top four in flag winning season, twice.  (B/f)

If the club seems Taylor as a Vlastuin regen then it's a reasonable selection I think

If there was a guarantee he was a Flossy MK2 I agree it would be hard to pass.

But then how do we manage all of Balta, Miller, Gibcus, Brown, Trainor etc, you'd have to find a spot for one of them somewhere else IMO.

I'd be happy to try Brown forward again personally.

[Tiger Khosh]

I think saying Taylor is a medium defender is selling him short. Like vlastuin, atleast based on his profile and reports he couldd play as an unsersized kp, on mediums/small, as an interceptor/quarterback and provide run. He could still grow a few cms yet too.

Prefer Sharp too but would take Taylor as next best available talent if that’s where he falls.

[ajGreen]

I think saying Taylor is a medium defender is selling him short. Like vlastuin, atleast based on his profile and reports he couldd play as an unsersized kp, on mediums/small, as an interceptor/quarterback and provide run. He could still grow a few cms yet too.

Prefer Sharp too but would take Taylor as next best available talent if that’s where he falls.

Ed Pascoe: long time draft guru and talent scout for Oakleigh Chargers has said similar comments. In regards to Taylor.

His thoughts via the  Rookie Me Central website:  as follows.

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RICHMOND TIGERS

Main list 43 of 44

38 Senior

3 Rookies

2 Category B

3 National Picks

 

List balance targets

Tall Defenders 2- Xavier Taylor

Centre Midfielder – Sullivan Robey

Ruck/Tall Forward – Louis Emmett

 

Draft Selections

Pick 6  – Sullivan Robey

Pick 7 – Xavier Taylor

Pick 37 – Louis Emmett

Rookie – Louis Kellaway

Rookie upgrade – Seth Campbell

 

If not Eagles at pick two I can see Tigers going on a bidding spree with a few options who fit the list needs. The highest midfielder and tall defender left on my board were Taylor and Robey, and I didn’t think twice for the Tigers here. There is discussion about whether Richmond need another player like Lalor but midfielders who can hit the scoreboard are a rare breed and often end up stars of the game.

 

If Duff-Tytler is available I can’t see Tigers passing as he would make a great understudy for Nankervis, but could also end up a star key forward as well. A player like Emmett could also fit that bill and could be a real bargain down the line. Kellaway might get a bid but have him making it through the national draft and should provide handy midfield depth.

 

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