Three young Tigers sign on for 2027Richmond has locked in a further three of its draftees until at least the end of the 2027 season.
By Richmond Media
10 hrs ago
Richmond draftees
Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong and Tom Sims have all put pen to paper on one-year contract extensions, tying them to the Club until at least the end of 2027.
The trio were recruited to the Club on standard two-year deals until the end of 2026 after last year’s Telstra AFL Draft, with the additional season locking them in for a third year.
Sam Lalor, Josh Smillie, Jonty Faull and Taj Hotton were automatically signed to three-year agreements under AFL rules for top 20 picks, meaning the Tigers’ seven selections inside the first 28 picks from last year’s Draft have now all committed for 2027.
Trainor has featured in all eight of Richmond’s AFL matches this season, averaging 17.2 disposals per game (not including his one match as the substitute).
The 195cm defender has impressed with his composure, foot skills, speed, athleticism, and quick adaptation to AFL level. He ranks #3 at Richmond for kicks per game.
Trainor was selected with pick No. 21 overall at last year’s draft, two picks before his former Sandringham Dragons teammate Harry Armstrong.
Armstrong also broke straight into Richmond’s Round 1 team and remained in the side across the opening month before a hamstring injury sidelined him.
The key forward kicked multiple goals against both Port Adelaide and Brisbane, impressing with his work ethic, marking and long left-foot kick.
Sims, a 199cm power forward with the capacity to play through the ruck, has been an exciting player at VFL level this season and in the senior team across the pre-season matches.
The big man has averaged 9.4 disposals and three marks per game and has booted five goals from five VFL appearances.
Richmond General Manager - Football Talent, Blair Hartley, said the trio had all made bright starts to their AFL careers.
“Luke, Harry and Tom have all adapted well to the demands of AFL football, and we are excited to be able to extend their contracts for another year,” he said.
“They have each made strong starts to their time at Richmond, and we all look forward to watching them continue to develop over the coming years.”
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