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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on November 29, 2022, 09:06:35 PM
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Welcome to Punt Rd, Steely :).
179 cm
75 kg
09/01/2004
South Fremantle (WAFL), Brookton Pingilly
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Vision of Green:
Watch here: https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1597532398295842816
"The Tigers have grabbed Steely Green with pick 55. He's a really nice kick and a tough type around the football."
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SOUTH FREMANTLE
MIDFIELDER, SMALL DEFENDER
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Steely Green
Height: 179cm
Weight: 74kg
D.O.B: 09-01-2004
Leagues: WAFL League
SNAPSHOT: “A tough inside midfielder who thrives at the contest, Steely Green has emerged as a bolter in this year’s draft crop having produced some excellent form for South Fremantle at senior level.”
A player with one of the best names in the draft class, South Fremantle’s Steely Green has put together some outstanding form as a midfielder at senior level to put his name in the frame as a draft prospect.
Having produced modest numbers for the Bulldogs at Colts level in his bottom-age year, Green wouldn’t have been on the radar of too many clubs but he did a power of work over the preseason to be a surprise selection in a strong South Fremantle League side for Round 1.
From there, he never looked back, averaging over 18 disposals and four tackles to produce the best form of any Western Australian prospect at League level for the season.
A small but tenacious midfielder, Green translated that form into state colours, where he formed part of the leadership group for Western Australia and captained them to their only win of the carnival against South Australia.
https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/steely-green/
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#55 Richmond: Steely Green:
A 179cm (Richmond like them) small ball winning midfielder who works hard and importantly for Richmond has good agility and covers a lot of ground to fit with Taranto/Hopper.
https://twitter.com/AFLDraftExpert/status/1597532774730039296
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https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1597532241046818816
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Green lands at Tigerland
Richmond has used its second selection (No. 55 overall) in the 2022 national draft to recruit South Fremantle midfielder/small defender Steely Green.
Recruited from: South Fremantle
Position: Midfielder/small defender
Height: 179cm
Weight: 74kg
DOB: 09/01/2004
What the Richmond recruiters say about Green...
"Steely is a product of the South Fremantle Football Club, playing 11 WAFL Colts games in 2021. After a strong pre-season, he made his league debut for South in Round 1 against Subiaco, gathering 25 disposals in a strong display.
"A member of the WA U18 Nationals team, he played four games and then he went on to play eight league games for South Fremantle. Another highlight of his year was his Round 20 league performance against Perth, where he gathered 31 disposals, 11 of which were contested, to go with seven tackles and eight inside-50s.
"He impressed at the National Combine, clocking 6:17 for the kilometre time trial and registered an elite 8.25 agility run.
"We like his fierceness at the contest, tackle pressure and competitiveness. He is super clean inside and then can get to the outside very fast. Steely wins his own football and brings others into the game, displaying the versatility to multiple roles in our system."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1253050/green-lands-at-tigerland
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Steely top 5 in agility and top ten in endurance. He’s undersized but Richmond’s MO is to value competitiveness rather than height. The philosophy is clear: draft talent not need.
https://twitter.com/Richmond_TT/status/1597534122972696576
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STEELY GREEN
Teenage midfielder Steely Green is a top contender for the 2022 National Draft producing an outstanding season with the best form of any league-level prospect in Western Australia with an average of 18 disposals and 4 tackles across the 2022 season.
The small but tenacious midfielder originally from Brookton/Pingelly, has compiled a solid year of senior footy. Green was selected for the WA State 18's team and was welcomed into the leadership group while also captaining the side to their only win against South Australia. Steely was also awarded Best First Year Player in the Senior side after his incredible season.
https://www.sffc.com.au/news/23116/2022-national-afl-draft-prospects
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“It’s always a good pump up to watch him before a game,” #AFLDraft prospect Steely Green.
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https://twitter.com/codeaflau/status/1594188801009934337
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How a stuff, near-death experience turned sailor Steely Green into an AFL draft prospect
This bizarre story of a lightning quick WA footballer - who was struck by lightning - is so incredible it seems unbelievable.
Sarah Burt
7news
17 November 2022
Steely Green is lightning quick, was struck by lightning, and is an electrician ... oh, and he’s named after 70s ‘yacht rock’ band Steely Dan, his mother’s favourite.
But that’s not all he has to thank his mum for after a pair of rubber boots she bought him ended up saving his life.
WATCH THE VIDEO IN LINK: How lightning struck Steely Green and changed his life.
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/how-a-stuff-near-death-experience-turned-sailor-steely-green-into-an-afl-draft-prospect-c-8882034
The South Fremantle AFL draft prospect’s first sporting love was sailing, until he was struck by lightning when he was on his boat near the South Perth Yacht Club a few years ago.
The weather turned and he went in to dock the yacht, placing his hand on the mast.
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AFL draft prospect Steely Green talking to 7NEWS, and in hospital after he was struck by lightning. Credit: Seven/Supplied
“(Lightning) hit the top of the mast and came through me and pushed me off the boat,” Green told 7NEWS.
“Mum was actually in the clubhouse having a nice wine and a lady who was looking on came into the club and literally yelled out, ‘Your son’s been struck by lightning’.”
The brand new rubber boots were only a week old and Green said ‘the rubber in them stopped the lightning pushing through my body so I was pretty lucky that I was wearing all this protective gear.”
He revealed he would normally race barefoot.
Following the accident, Steely needed a break from the boat and sought out a new hobby, heading down to the local footy club, Brookton Pingelly.
“When they kicked a goal they all celebrated, got around each other, which I thought was everything.”
He didn’t know the rules of footy but got involved, and three years later he was playing in the WAFL with South Fremantle.
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Steely Green in action for Western Australia during the U18 championships in July. Credit: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
“I love getting knocked around, I love tackling, I love the contested side of footy, I think it’s everything,” he said.
Green finished in the top bracket of the 2km time trial and the agility test at the recent AFL draft combine, and is tipped to be picked in this month’s AFL draft.
Ironically, the accident also led him to an apprenticeship as a sparky saying, ‘I’ll always question why I wanted to be a an electrician.”
Green also revealed he had never played a Steely Dan song.
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/how-a-stuff-near-death-experience-turned-sailor-steely-green-into-an-afl-draft-prospect-c-8882034
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https://wafl.com.au/player/steely-green
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Steely resolve: Green ready for AFL journey
Steely Green has more than just a great name.
The 18-year-old South Fremantle midfielder looms as a likely draft prospect later this month, having featured at senior level in eight games this season on top of his state under 18’s commitments.
Originally from Brookton in the state’s southeast, Green averaged 18 disposals at league level, playing in the club’s finals clash with Peel in September to further enhance his claims to AFL recruiters.
Having not been on the recruiting radar 12 months ago, Green has emerged as a draft bolter, added to the under 18’s squad early in the year after his performances at league level, recording 25 disposals against Subiaco on league debut in round one.
“I think I was heading down to the beach when Todd Curley rang me,” Green told Sports Breakfast.
“I was getting ready for the Colts game; he told me a spot had opened up and they thought I was ready for the opportunity. I just sat there in awe and couldn’t believe it. It was amazing.”
Green went on to feature in the under 18’s carnival for Western Australia, averaging 14 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearances and 3 inside 50’s, mixing his time between a midfielder and forward.
Green described himself as an inside midfielder who enjoyed the physical side of the game.
“I definitely like the rougher side of footy. I love getting my hands dirty and pushing in and under. The idea of hitting bodies is what I love the most.”
Green, who stands at 178 cm compared his football to that of dual Richmond premiership player Liam Baker, capable of playing different roles.
A keen sailor in his younger years, Green was struck by lightning in a stuff accident while onboard a ship in 2017, spared death thanks to the rubber on his clothing and shoes.
“One day I finished off a race and managed to find my way in, as I just docked up the boat I had my hand on the mast which was in the sky and got pulsated off the boat,” he said.
“I had rubber boots on which saved me.”
Having fully recovered within a few weeks, Green has now parked his sailing dream, setting his sights on an AFL venture instead.
“It would mean the world to me to get drafted,” he said.
“I’ve got to wait until someone reads my name out. That’s when the work will really start. I’ll just wait and see.”
https://www.sportfm.com.au/post/steely-resolve-green-ready-for-afl-journey
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More video clips:
Steely Green AFL Draft Highlights (https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-draft/afl-draft-2022-steely-green-profile-video-highlights-stats-position-comparison-and-more-c-8680013)
AFL 2022 Draft | Player Profiles | Steely Green (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC0SWVmINzY)
Road to the Draft - Season 3 Episode 10 - Steely Green (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbCfWauVQHU)
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Green ready to rub shoulders with Richmond stars
Steely Green speechless after joining Richmond on back of breakout season.
Paywall: https://thewest.com.au/sport/south-stuff-of-breakout-season-c-9007067
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Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan said Green was 4th best in the combine for agility and athleticism and in the top 10 for endurance.
National combine results:
Agility
7.072sec – Darcy Jones (WA)
8.182sec – Jaxon Binns (VIC C)
8.217sec – Elijah Hewett (WA)
8.247sec – Steely Green (WA)
2km Time Trial
5min 54sec – Ollie Hollands (VIC C)
5min 54sec – Jason Gillbee (ALLIES)
6min 00sec – Jaxon Binns (VIC C)
6min 03sec – Josh Weddle (VIC M)
6min 15sec – Reuben Ginbey (WA)
6min 16sec – Jakob Ryan (SA)
6min 17sec – Steely Green (WA)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/856088/wa-teen-breaks-14-year-old-record-at-draft-combine
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A small midfielder who has been one of the surprise packets of the year with his immediate impact at senior level for South Fremantle, where he averaged 19 disposals (eight contested) and four tackles in eight WAFL matches. He brought his zest and competitive mindset for Western Australia at the National Championships, where he averaged 15 disposals. A composed character with good vision and speed, he also makes excellent decisions with ball in hand. His elite agility was displayed at the Draft Combine, with his 8.24 seconds on the agility test the fourth-best time, while his 6.17 in the 2km time trial was seventh best.
https://www.afl.com.au/draft/prospects/steely-green
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Our table looked rapt, getting him at that pick.
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So, he's indirectly named after a literary sex toy...
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Will be a cult favourite
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I love he's got great endurance that sounds fantastic I don't understand why he's gone so low is he just too short?
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I think the Baker comparison apt. Being small they tend to have immediate impact at seniors as evidenced at Souths. The upside of the equation and the size for afl proably means we have a decent foot soldier but nothing special.
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https://twitter.com/SFFCBulldogs/status/1598580271863189504
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First day at Tigerland for Steely (in the South Fremantle Bulldogs top behind Kaleb Smith).
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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1599531923558518784
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Green at training today.
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Surprise airport pickup for Steely Green ...
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1599988427264401408
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Got a good feeling about this kid we got a ripper.
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Looks like he has some mongrel in him
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HOW TIGERS DRAFTEE FOUND FOOTY FOLLOWING stuff EVENT
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
9 December 2022
Steely Green didn’t walk the traditional pathway to football that has been tread so many times before.
The Western Australian youngster, 18, did not grow up on a footy field, instead preferring the open waters and small sailing boats over Sherrins and shorts.
If it wasn’t for a stuff accident, Green might never have taken up the sport therefore would not have been drafted by Richmond with pick 55 in last month’s National Draft.
When he was about 14 years of age - “between 13 and 15” he says - he was on the receiving end of a lightning strike when out on the water near the South Perth Yacht Club.
He says he has his mother to thank for making him wear his life-saving rubber boots on the day of the stuff event.
“It’s a bit of a weird one, but I actually used to do high-level, competitive sailing,” Green explained on SEN Afternoons.
“One day I was out sailing, I had just finished up and this storm came out of nowhere. As I was packing up, I put my hand up on the mast and got a second-degree lightning strike through the mast.
“I was very lucky that I had my rubber boots on which saved me. Lucky my mum told me to put them on, I had never wore them in my life beforehand. For some reason mum just had that mum knowledge and knew what was going on.
“The ambo people were cutting through my clothes and they said, ‘Mate, you’re so lucky you were wearing your boots’.
“I’m pretty lucky to be here and pretty lucky to start my footy journey like that.”
It was during his recovery from the incident that Green was struck by the game of footy.
He was taken by the sport when watching a local game and quickly signed up to play with Jandakot Jets, before finding his way to WAFL club South Fremantle.
From there he flourished, playing for the WA U18 side, and in 2022 he found his way onto an AFL list with the Tigers.
“I had my arm in a sling and walked down to a local match,” he added.
“I just loved the environment. The boys were kicking a goal and how they were celebrating and getting around each other, I thought it was everything.
“Three years later, here I am.”
In season 2021, Green found his feet in the Colts with the Bulldogs before progressing to the senior team this year, subsequently catching the eye of Richmond’s recruiters.
“I played about 10 games of Colts last year but this year I just managed to put in a good pre-season,” he said further.
“I got a personal trainer who has just been awesome for me and led me to where I am now.
“I’m just so grateful that I decided to really stuff the switch and take footy seriously. I just acknowledged the things I needed to clean up and work on and I managed to work on them and get myself onto a list.
“I’m so happy with how I went about it, I’m pretty stoked.”
Green describes himself as an “inside, hard-ball get” player “who gives people a few bruises and loves getting bruised”.
The hard nut will hope to bring that with him to Punt Road where he will hope to play alongside Dustin Martin, who he admits he has been a little starstruck by already.
“Just standing next to Dustin Martin, I think I’ve been caught out a few times just looking at him,” he laughed.
“It still hasn’t quite kicked in yet.
“He came up to me and said, ‘How are you going, it’s Dusty’. I said, ‘Yep, I know you mate’.
“He’s good. He’s pretty quiet so I didn’t expect that, but a good bloke.”
Green played eight senior games for South Fremantle last season, averaging just over 18 disposals primarily as a small defender while also spending some time in the midfield.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/12/09/how-tigers-draftee-stuff-event/
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Richmond - Steely Green
Green's likely position is the midfield but will have to wait his turn before getting a crack.
As Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper joined the club, this pushed out Trent Cotchin and Shai Bolton from their usual midfield roles, meaning the scale for debuting got larger.
However, that hasn't stopped Green putting his best foot forward during the preseason, attacking the ball with such ferocity, likened to Liam Baker.
https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-2023-news-season-draftees-debut-round-one/q7mstgn5sa3bguii08qnz1vn
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Q: Who is a lesser known player at your club who could play some senior footy in 2023?
“Steely Green.” - Toby Nankervis.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/03/09/the-lesser-known-players-at-your-club-tipped-to-play-senior-footy-in-2023/
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From what I saw today I don’t think so. :help
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Wonder if clubs sometimes deliberately pick duds like this bloke with late picks just to ensure thy keep up with compulsory list changes and make sure they'll have room down the track? :shh
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Wonder if clubs sometimes deliberately pick duds like this bloke with late picks just to ensure thy keep up with compulsory list changes and make sure they'll have room down the track? :shh
I doubt that club a would be prepared to throw $200k/$300k away for no good reason. That's the sort of money a draftee would be on in total, for their 1st couple of years.
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Wonder if clubs sometimes deliberately pick duds like this bloke with late picks just to ensure thy keep up with compulsory list changes and make sure they'll have room down the track? :shh
I doubt that club a would be prepared to throw $200k/$300k away for no good reason. That's the sort of money a draftee would be on in total, for their 1st couple of years.
They're forced to pay 95% of the TPP so having a cheap bloke on the list also helps to pay the bigger contracts.
They're forced to pay that money regardless of who's in the spot.
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Phone call to the family and friends:
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1555660/green-calls-family-and-friends-with-exciting-news
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https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1555596/steely-green-earns-afl-debut
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Hope he plays well , we need a bit of hope for the future
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Hope he plays well , we need a bit of hope for the future
If he doesn’t then we can keep turning the list over
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Hope he plays well , we need a bit of hope for the future
If he doesn’t then we can keep turning the list over
What's the bet he's our sub, comes on with 5-10min to go in the 3rd quarter and we are already 60 points down. Get's dumped in a forward pocket and the ball goes nowhere near him.
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Hope he plays well , we need a bit of hope for the future
If he doesn’t then we can keep turning the list over
What's the bet he's our sub, comes on with 5-10min to go in the 3rd quarter and we are already 60 points down. Get's dumped in a forward pocket and the ball goes nowhere near him.
Nah it'll be alright because that just means Sir Runsalot will be starting the match which should keep us in it........... :shh
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Hope he plays well , we need a bit of hope for the future
If he doesn’t then we can keep turning the list over
What's the bet he's our sub, comes on with 5-10min to go in the 3rd quarter and we are already 60 points down. Get's dumped in a forward pocket and the ball goes nowhere near him.
Nah it'll be alright because that just means Sir Runsalot will be starting the match which should keep us in it........... :shh
Dio, did Kamdyn run over your dog?
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Hope he plays well , we need a bit of hope for the future
If he doesn’t then we can keep turning the list over
What's the bet he's our sub, comes on with 5-10min to go in the 3rd quarter and we are already 60 points down. Get's dumped in a forward pocket and the ball goes nowhere near him.
Nah it'll be alright because that just means Sir Runsalot will be starting the match which should keep us in it........... :shh
Dio, did Kamdyn run over your dog?
Pfft...like he'd ever win a one on one contest.... :shh
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Small forward grabs his opportunity
All it takes is a chance. Steely Green took his chance on Sunday. The West Australian has been forced to bide his time in the VFL this season, but after being rewarded with a third appearance, Green showed he can play a role in the rebuild at Punt Road. The 20-year-old kicked three goals in a classy performance at the MCG, putting his hand up to stay in the team in the closing weeks of the season.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1171611/greater-western-sydney-giants-overcome-richmond-tigers-to-consolidate-top-eight-spot
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Went alright - hopefully West Coast were impressed.... :shh
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Oh look what happens when you got a kick proper game time
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Green and Gray to remain in Yellow and Black
Steely Green and Campbell Gray have signed on for the 2025 season with Richmond.
By Richmond Media
Just now
Richmond youngsters Steely Green and Campbell Gray have committed to the Club for the 2025 season, putting pen to paper on fresh contracts.
Green, 20, broke through for his AFL debut this season and showed promise across six senior games, notably after he returned to the lineup for four consecutive appearances from Round 19.
Steely Green speaks with Richmond Media following the news he has signed an extension with the Tigers.
The former no. 55 pick in the 2022 AFL National Draft earned his recall after hauls of five and then two goals at VFL level.
Green then booted three majors in his return AFL match against the Giants and continued his strong form with a career-high 13 disposals and five inside 50s against Port Adelaide the following week.
An ankle and toe injury then ended the 20-year-old season prematurely.
Gray, 21, joined the Club in May with the 16th pick in the Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
The 195cm utility booted 10 majors from VFL matches with the Club, including a best-on-ground performance against Carlton in Round 14.
Gray, who played local football just last year, had five marks and booted four goals in that display against the Blues before he suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in the dying stages.
Richmond General Manager, Football Talent Blair Hartley said both players showed significant development throughout 2024.
“Steely hit some really strong form in the second half of this season and was rewarded with a run of senior-level games, which will hold him in great stead going forward,” he added.
“Across his six games, he showed that he can match it at AFL level and has traits that can make us a better team.
“Campbell is a great character who has worked incredibly hard since joining our football program mid-year.
“His versatility gives our coaching staff plenty of options, and we look forward to him continuing to develop as a player in 2025.
“Both players should take great confidence into the pre-season, and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow next season.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1641355/green-and-gray-to-remain-in-yellow-and-black
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#placeholders :shh
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Showed a bit before getting injured. Go be our Baker replacement.
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You can vote for Steely for Goal of the Week here:
https://www.afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year
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You can vote for Steely for Goal of the Week here:
https://www.afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year
Steely is the winner of goal of the week.
https://x.com/Richmond_FC/status/1912724766064329082
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Will be the highlight of his career. :shh
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Will be the highlight of his career. :shh
Apex moment
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Richmond forward Steely Green has been handed a fine by the MRO, after an incident during the second quarter of Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs.
Green was charged with striking (first offence) against Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb during the second term at Marvel Stadium. The incident was graded as careless, low impact and high contact.
He has been offered a $3,000 fine, which can be reduced to $2,000 if he accepts an early plea.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1812607/steely-green-mro-fine-round-15