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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Today at 12:36:54 AM »

I wish we had 3, 4 & 5 to take Robey, XT and Sharp lol

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by mightytiges on Today at 12:12:12 AM »

I don't see Cumming getting picked ahead of Robey given Robey's bigger and a better kick. But, Cumming does have more games across two U18 SANFL seasons to judge him by (he's also been very consistent over that period) compared to a bolter like Robey who only came onto the scene for the Eastern Ranges in the U18 NAB League from round 12 onwards (mind you Robey was starring by the finals). 

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by mightytiges on Yesterday at 11:47:05 PM »

Somewhat happy with start of the season, not all fully ticketed games at the g to start helps families get to the game properly. However only 2 non fully ticketed games at the G in the first 8 rounds is an issue for families, especially for a team down the bottom, our season could be over by round 9 our 3 home game where its not fully ticketed.

A great run at the G post Tassie game.

1 Blues MCG (A)
2 Gold Coast MCG (H)
3 Freo Sub (A)
4 Port MCG (H)
5 GWS Gather Round SA
6 NM Marvel (A)
7 Melb MCG (H) Anzac Eve
8 WCE Sub (A)
9 Adelaide MCG (H)
10 Saints Etihad (A)
11 Essendon MCG (H) Dreamtime
12 Sydney SCG (A)
13 Bye
14 Lions - Tassie (H)
15 NM MCG (H)
16 Pies MCG (A)
17 Blues MCG (H)
18 Melb MCG (A)
19 Hawks MCG (H)
20 Dogs Marvel (A)
21 WCE MCG (H)
22 Crows AO (A)
23 Saints MCG (H)
24 Cats Kardinia 

Can't complain with the first 8 rounds. If we end up splitting them 4-4 it wouldn't be a surprise IMO.

5 of the last 6 are tough though. Hard to see us winning any of those to end the season.

Hmmm I'd be surprised if we win more than 3 of that first 8.

And maybe 1 of the last 6.

I can see us winning a good half dozen games for the year though.

Not saying we will win four of our first eight as we are still in the early stages of a full on rebuild, but I think Port at the 'G is a winnable game along with Carl, Melb & Eagles in the first 8 rounds.

Agree with you Andy about us ending up with about a half dozen wins next year.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 11:39:58 PM »

Alright, here’s how I see dream draft outcomes shaping up for each club — not impossible, but definitely the “best-case realistic” type scenarios.

Let’s roll

#RichmondTigers

They’re big on Cumming and Grlj, but if CDT + one of Robey/Taylor get taken, that’s elite.

Sam Allen available later would make it a second straight dream draft during the rebuild.

https://x.com/Tommy_Wolfe7/status/1989892419484303492

What would be the logic behind taking cumming ahead of Robey? Both listed as mid/fwds but Robey seems better at both positions and is 10cm taller. Cumming probably has him on speed but otherwise just seems like Robey lite to me. Anyone have any further insight on cumming?

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Richmond Rant / Re: Keep, Trade, Retire or Delist?

« Last post by mightytiges on Yesterday at 11:38:17 PM »

I'm guessing without looking it up that we've got currently:

34 primary list
3 rookies cat. A
1 rookie cat. B

Is that correct?

If so that's up to 4 picks in the National draft and possibly 3 in the rookie draft.

No, thats not correct

If we take 4 in ND then we can only have 1 pick in RD , cant have more than 42 on Main & rookie lists

Thanks for the correction taz & Tiger Phil  .

If Campbell has been elevated then we have 34 on the primary list, three on the Rookie A list and one on the Rookie B list. My understanding is that the maximum allowed on the combined Primary list plus Rookie A list is 42 players. There is also a limit on the Primary list. I.e. minimum of 36, maximum of 38 so we have the following options:
(1) Use Picks 3 & 4 only which leaves three Rookie A places available,
(2) Use Picks 3, 4 & 38 leaving two Rookie A places, or
(3) Use Picks 3, 4, 38 and 68 leaving one Rookie A place.

Interesting to see if we leave a rookie spot open for someone to train with us over the preseason and get picked up via the SSP.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:26:51 PM »

Gieschen will be on Gettable tomorrow morning at 9.45am.

GETTABLE DRAFT COUNTDOWN - MONDAY (times in AEDT)

9.15am - West Coast list manager Matt Clarke
9.45am - Richmond recruiting manager Rhy Gieschen
10.00am - Gold Coast recruiting manager Kall Burns
10.15am - Essendon list manager Matt Rosa
10.30am - Sydney list manager Chris Keane
10.45am - South Australian draft prospect Dyson Sharp


https://www.afl.com.au/news/1453718

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:25:07 PM »

Jesse & Dylan drop a mock 30 ahead of the 2025 AFL Draft.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5p4NEG4aeA


They've gone for Robey and Xavier Taylor for Richmond.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:23:17 PM »

There is huge pressure on Essendon to nail their picks on Wednesday night, but they aren't the only ones under the pump.

@RalphyHeraldSun names the six sides with the most riding on the 2025 draft – and why.

STORY 👉

The article by Jon Ralph outlines six AFL clubs under pressure to succeed in the 2025 draft due to rebuild needs and a thin talent pool:

- West Coast: Talent gaps in top picks; eyeing No. 1 (Duursma) and No. 2 for midfield/forward boosts.
- Essendon: Recent draft misses; gaining a third top-10 pick to add A-graders like Sharp or Grlj.
- Richmond: Full rebuild; picks 3-4 for midfield/defense depth (e.g., Robey, Taylor).
- Melbourne: Replacing stars; picks 7-8 for talents like Dovaston or Lindsay to enhance young core.
- North Melbourne: Post-trade recovery; No. 11 for defenders like Dean or Thredgold.
- Collingwood: Veteran departures; late picks for contributions, including academy ruck McCarthy.

https://x.com/superfooty/status/1989956909609480444

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:22:05 PM »

Alright, here’s how I see dream draft outcomes shaping up for each club — not impossible, but definitely the “best-case realistic” type scenarios.

Let’s roll

#RichmondTigers

They’re big on Cumming and Grlj, but if CDT + one of Robey/Taylor get taken, that’s elite.

Sam Allen available later would make it a second straight dream draft during the rebuild.

https://x.com/Tommy_Wolfe7/status/1989892419484303492

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:18:55 PM »

AFL simulation results for 2026


https://www.wheeloratings.com/afl_simulations.html