According to Foxsports, opposition clubs are looking to raid our VFL-listed players in the MSD.
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One aspect that is clear, though, is the strong interest in several players from Richmond’s VFL team, which has been a terrific breeding ground in recent times with the likes of Durham, Sam Davidson and James Trezise all plucked from there. The program’s ability to recruit players from all levels of footy, upskill them and get them ready for AFL level has earned the respect of the recruiting industry.
This year, VFL Tiger
Tom McCarthy (189cm) is on the radar of multiple clubs after a strong start to his 2025 VFL campaign, averaging 22.1 disposals and 4.1 marks.
After playing predominantly as a midfielder last season, McCarthy has thrived across half-back this season, showing off his excellent kicking skills and power.
Also in the mix is teammate
Sam Toner – a dangerous 184cm natural goalkicker with lots of tricks.
Toner has played predominantly as a wing for the Tigers’ VFL side, averaging 12.3 disposals from three games. But he showed his craft close to goal and impressed in both of the Young Guns’ recent games, booting 3.2 from 12 touches against Vic Metro before kicking 4.1 from 14 disposals and seven marks against Vic Country eight days later.
The 19-year-old this year has shown he’s more than just a last-line goalkicker, improving his work up the ground to give himself the best chance of a mid-season spot.
Tigers small forward
Massimo Raso has also caught the eye of AFL clubs and will be strongly considered at the mid-season draft, despite receiving less hype in recent weeks. He looms as a classic ‘needs’ pick for a club seeking small forward depth.
A Western Jets product renowned for his speed and cleanliness at ground level, Raso has been a standout for the Tigers’ VFL side, booting a team-high 12 goals and averaging 14.5 disposals per outing.
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