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Richmond Rant / Re: Rucks in 2026
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Richmond Rant / Re: Nick Vlastuin [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:41:40 PM »‘Missed the whole thing’: Vlastuin lifts lid on injury mission
Jack Jovanovski
Fox Sports
February 3rd, 2026
Nick Vlastuin is no certainty to suit up for Richmond’s season-opening clash with Carlton in Round 1, as recovery from a nasty fractured ankle continues to take its toll in more ways than one.
The three-time premiership star also pulled back the curtain on the Tigers’ pre-season to date, including his training standouts and breakout candidates to monitor throughout the year.
Vlastuin, one of Richmond’s most durable and reliable soldiers in recent times and throughout its flag era, suffered a gruesome broken ankle in the Tigers’ Round 23 loss to North Melbourne last year.
And while he’s started to ramp things up, the recovery has restricted him to limited duties for much of his 14th AFL pre-season.
Now, having increased training loads after a lengthy stint of inactivity, Vlastuin is starting to feel the pinch in other areas.
It’s meant that despite it being said that the 31-year-old had returned to main training, while he’s participated in some drills, that isn’t quite the case.
“Yeah, nah. I did one drill, and the media was like ‘he’s back in full training’. This pre-season’s probably the first one where I’ve missed the whole thing, to be honest,” he told foxfooty.com.au.
“I was just straight-line (running) the first day back at training. I only did a little bit. The ankle’s kind of progressing well, but it was a pretty bad injury, so I’ve kind of taken my time.
“And now, everything else is kind of getting sore as well, when you don’t do too much for a couple of months and then try and get back into it.
“So, the back’s kind of blown up a little bit now, and (I’m) just managing a few other little things, so this pre-season for me has probably been one (that I’ve missed) out of the 14 or whatever (in his career).
“Yeah (a gradual ramp-up), a lot of cross-training, on the bike, and then just running sessions and starting to transition back into skills and all that kind of stuff now.”
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Asked if he was still on track to suit up against Carlton in the club’s season-opener, Vlastuin was noncommittal, explaining the frustrating nature of his rehab.
“To be honest, it’s kind of day-by-day,” he conceded.
“Some days I feel really good, and (I’m thinking) Round 1 is a shoo-in, and two days later I pull up sh*t, and it looks a while off.
“It’s just one of those kind of injuries you’ve just got to (take it) session by session. Body’s getting a bit older than usual.”
But after earning a well-deserved All-Australian squad nod last year as one of the league’s best interceptors, he still feels he’s got multiple years left playing at a high level.
“I’m hoping, yeah. Confidence in my ability over a couple of years, I can still contribute to the team,” he said.
“If it’s not having the impact possession-wise or whatever it was last year, hopefully I can teach the younger boys a little bit as well.
“That’s kind of the way I look at my role going forward a little bit, just try and pass on as much knowledge as I can, and then still perform myself.”
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And while he’s been mostly off to the side, Vlastuin says it’s felt like the majority of the playing group has stayed healthy throughout the summer.
“It’s been pretty solid ... we’ve got a lot of numbers on the track, which is good. Last year, we had a lot coming back through rehab,” he said.
“This year, I reckon, the majority have done the whole pre-season. So, yeah, it’s been good.”
Second-year tall Tom Sims still remains some way away from a return with a foot stress fracture, while luckless wingman Judson Clarke has a long stint to go recovering from his ruptured ACL, and Hugo Ralphsmith has been deterred by a hamstring injury sustained late last year.
Asked which of the recruits had caught his eye, Vlastuin couldn’t help but come back to the pair of top-10 draftees from last November — who, if the veteran’s words are a fair indication, will be playing senior footy reasonably early on.
“Sammy Cumming is dominating,” he said. “He played really well today (in last Friday’s match simulation).
“I hope he plays a lot of games this year, because he’s going really well. And then (Sam) Grlj as well, he’s in the backline, so I’m getting to do weights and that with him — he speaks 200 words a minute, but he plays footy pretty much the same way.
“He’s exciting, he’s quick, he’s got a lot of speed, a lot of talent. He takes on everyone, so he’ll be exciting, and he’ll be a very special player if we can harness it and teach him when to do it and when not to do it, but he’s going really well.”
Grlj, who broke lines for fun for Oakleigh Chargers with his speed and dash, is looking to lock down a spot across the half-backline.
No.7 pick Cumming, meanwhile, has played mostly in the midfield during match simulation.
Probed on breakout candidates from the wider playing group, with a focus on the bevy of 2024 first-rounders now into their second year, Vlastuin’s picks wouldn’t surprise Tigers fans.
“Well, not that he hasn’t made (a name for) himself, but Sammy Lalor — if he stays fit — he’s going very well. And Taj Hotton as well, both of them,” he said.
“Probably everyone will say them, to be honest with you. And Jonty (Faull) as well, he’s been going really well up forward. I think he missed the whole pre-season last year, then he’s got this full one into him, so he’s going to be pretty good as well.”
Taking a bigger-picture perspective, Vlastuin understands that he, like flag-winning teammates Tom Lynch, Nathan Broad and Dion Prestia, is in the twilight of his career.
Thus, it’s important that the club sees leadership growth from the middle wave of players to help tide along the raw youngsters.
Vlastuin raised Tim Taranto — who entered the leadership group last year — as well as Jack Ross and even Seth Campbell as those who’ve stepped up in that capacity.
“Him (Taranto), and Jack Ross as well. I really like what he (Ross) is doing,” he said.
“He’s just that level head, played a fair bit of footy now, and he kind of showed towards late last year how good he can be, and he’s had another pretty good pre-season as well.
“Maybe Seth Campbell a little bit — he’s probably a little bit raw, but he’s got a lot of talent, and people follow him up forward, so probably those two.”
Adem Yze’s Tigers somewhat surprised the competition with five wins last year, but while some will expect another leap — potentially into the wildcard conversation — Vlastuin is clear on his role as a veteran on a young team.
“We haven’t really spoken about it (expectations), to be honest. It’s just trying to develop these young boys as quickly as we can,” he said.
“Because it’s not going to be me, ‘Lynchy’ or ‘Broady’ that take us to the finals, it’s going to be Sammy (Lalor), Taj (Hotton) and Jonty (Faull).
“So, yeah, just helping them as much as we can, and if we’re still there, then that’s a bonus for us, but it’s kind of all about the young boys now.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2026-nick-vlastuin-injury-update-and-round-1-chances-broken-ankle-recovery-sam-grlj-sam-cumming-sam-lalor-exclusive-interview/news-story/59390aa0b84df3e8153793f19f9e9b0b
Jack Jovanovski
Fox Sports
February 3rd, 2026
Nick Vlastuin is no certainty to suit up for Richmond’s season-opening clash with Carlton in Round 1, as recovery from a nasty fractured ankle continues to take its toll in more ways than one.
The three-time premiership star also pulled back the curtain on the Tigers’ pre-season to date, including his training standouts and breakout candidates to monitor throughout the year.
Vlastuin, one of Richmond’s most durable and reliable soldiers in recent times and throughout its flag era, suffered a gruesome broken ankle in the Tigers’ Round 23 loss to North Melbourne last year.
And while he’s started to ramp things up, the recovery has restricted him to limited duties for much of his 14th AFL pre-season.
Now, having increased training loads after a lengthy stint of inactivity, Vlastuin is starting to feel the pinch in other areas.
It’s meant that despite it being said that the 31-year-old had returned to main training, while he’s participated in some drills, that isn’t quite the case.
“Yeah, nah. I did one drill, and the media was like ‘he’s back in full training’. This pre-season’s probably the first one where I’ve missed the whole thing, to be honest,” he told foxfooty.com.au.
“I was just straight-line (running) the first day back at training. I only did a little bit. The ankle’s kind of progressing well, but it was a pretty bad injury, so I’ve kind of taken my time.
“And now, everything else is kind of getting sore as well, when you don’t do too much for a couple of months and then try and get back into it.
“So, the back’s kind of blown up a little bit now, and (I’m) just managing a few other little things, so this pre-season for me has probably been one (that I’ve missed) out of the 14 or whatever (in his career).
“Yeah (a gradual ramp-up), a lot of cross-training, on the bike, and then just running sessions and starting to transition back into skills and all that kind of stuff now.”
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Asked if he was still on track to suit up against Carlton in the club’s season-opener, Vlastuin was noncommittal, explaining the frustrating nature of his rehab.
“To be honest, it’s kind of day-by-day,” he conceded.
“Some days I feel really good, and (I’m thinking) Round 1 is a shoo-in, and two days later I pull up sh*t, and it looks a while off.
“It’s just one of those kind of injuries you’ve just got to (take it) session by session. Body’s getting a bit older than usual.”
But after earning a well-deserved All-Australian squad nod last year as one of the league’s best interceptors, he still feels he’s got multiple years left playing at a high level.
“I’m hoping, yeah. Confidence in my ability over a couple of years, I can still contribute to the team,” he said.
“If it’s not having the impact possession-wise or whatever it was last year, hopefully I can teach the younger boys a little bit as well.
“That’s kind of the way I look at my role going forward a little bit, just try and pass on as much knowledge as I can, and then still perform myself.”
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And while he’s been mostly off to the side, Vlastuin says it’s felt like the majority of the playing group has stayed healthy throughout the summer.
“It’s been pretty solid ... we’ve got a lot of numbers on the track, which is good. Last year, we had a lot coming back through rehab,” he said.
“This year, I reckon, the majority have done the whole pre-season. So, yeah, it’s been good.”
Second-year tall Tom Sims still remains some way away from a return with a foot stress fracture, while luckless wingman Judson Clarke has a long stint to go recovering from his ruptured ACL, and Hugo Ralphsmith has been deterred by a hamstring injury sustained late last year.
Asked which of the recruits had caught his eye, Vlastuin couldn’t help but come back to the pair of top-10 draftees from last November — who, if the veteran’s words are a fair indication, will be playing senior footy reasonably early on.
“Sammy Cumming is dominating,” he said. “He played really well today (in last Friday’s match simulation).
“I hope he plays a lot of games this year, because he’s going really well. And then (Sam) Grlj as well, he’s in the backline, so I’m getting to do weights and that with him — he speaks 200 words a minute, but he plays footy pretty much the same way.
“He’s exciting, he’s quick, he’s got a lot of speed, a lot of talent. He takes on everyone, so he’ll be exciting, and he’ll be a very special player if we can harness it and teach him when to do it and when not to do it, but he’s going really well.”
Grlj, who broke lines for fun for Oakleigh Chargers with his speed and dash, is looking to lock down a spot across the half-backline.
No.7 pick Cumming, meanwhile, has played mostly in the midfield during match simulation.
Probed on breakout candidates from the wider playing group, with a focus on the bevy of 2024 first-rounders now into their second year, Vlastuin’s picks wouldn’t surprise Tigers fans.
“Well, not that he hasn’t made (a name for) himself, but Sammy Lalor — if he stays fit — he’s going very well. And Taj Hotton as well, both of them,” he said.
“Probably everyone will say them, to be honest with you. And Jonty (Faull) as well, he’s been going really well up forward. I think he missed the whole pre-season last year, then he’s got this full one into him, so he’s going to be pretty good as well.”
Taking a bigger-picture perspective, Vlastuin understands that he, like flag-winning teammates Tom Lynch, Nathan Broad and Dion Prestia, is in the twilight of his career.
Thus, it’s important that the club sees leadership growth from the middle wave of players to help tide along the raw youngsters.
Vlastuin raised Tim Taranto — who entered the leadership group last year — as well as Jack Ross and even Seth Campbell as those who’ve stepped up in that capacity.
“Him (Taranto), and Jack Ross as well. I really like what he (Ross) is doing,” he said.
“He’s just that level head, played a fair bit of footy now, and he kind of showed towards late last year how good he can be, and he’s had another pretty good pre-season as well.
“Maybe Seth Campbell a little bit — he’s probably a little bit raw, but he’s got a lot of talent, and people follow him up forward, so probably those two.”
Adem Yze’s Tigers somewhat surprised the competition with five wins last year, but while some will expect another leap — potentially into the wildcard conversation — Vlastuin is clear on his role as a veteran on a young team.
“We haven’t really spoken about it (expectations), to be honest. It’s just trying to develop these young boys as quickly as we can,” he said.
“Because it’s not going to be me, ‘Lynchy’ or ‘Broady’ that take us to the finals, it’s going to be Sammy (Lalor), Taj (Hotton) and Jonty (Faull).
“So, yeah, just helping them as much as we can, and if we’re still there, then that’s a bonus for us, but it’s kind of all about the young boys now.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2026-nick-vlastuin-injury-update-and-round-1-chances-broken-ankle-recovery-sam-grlj-sam-cumming-sam-lalor-exclusive-interview/news-story/59390aa0b84df3e8153793f19f9e9b0b
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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:36:09 PM »Josh Smillie, who’s got massive wraps as a big-bodied midfielder in the Patrick Cripps mould but had a redshirt rookie season, remains out of main training as he continues to ramp back up following quad surgery last November.
“I think we all are keen to see him get out there and have a good run at it. He’s not into drills yet, but over the next couple of weeks he’s transitioning into that,” Vlastuin said.
“He’s kind of grown again and maturing a little bit body-wise, so hopefully he gets a clean run at it ... of all the second-year (players), they kind of spoke about him last year that he was the best player (in his draft year) for patches, when he was on, he was just unstoppable.
“So hopefully we can see that and consistency as well.”
Source: Foxsports
“I think we all are keen to see him get out there and have a good run at it. He’s not into drills yet, but over the next couple of weeks he’s transitioning into that,” Vlastuin said.
“He’s kind of grown again and maturing a little bit body-wise, so hopefully he gets a clean run at it ... of all the second-year (players), they kind of spoke about him last year that he was the best player (in his draft year) for patches, when he was on, he was just unstoppable.
“So hopefully we can see that and consistency as well.”
Source: Foxsports
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Richmond Rant / Rucks in 2026
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:34:20 PM »2026 Positional Preview: Rucks
Ruck Coach, Ivan Maric, shares his insights about Richmond's ruckmen heading into 2026.
By Henry Milic
RichmondFC.com.au
Feb 3, 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 AFL season, Richmond Media will assess how each positional group is tracking in the pre-season. Today, we focus on the rucks with Ruck Coach and Player Development Manager, Ivan Maric. Click here to read the backline preview, click here to read the midfield preview and click here to read the forward preview.
One of the most demanding and physical positions in football falls to the role of the ruckmen.
Maric has provided an overview of the Club's rucks, outlining how all of them are enjoying a strong pre-season.
“It’s really different to other years,” Maric told Richmond Media.
“I suppose in the past I've always had the safety net of Toby (Nankervis) and even Ivan Soldo, going back a few years, whereas now I've got some less experienced guys under Toby.
“Toby's had a quieter football program prior to Christmas, but he's got so much experience that it just helps that he can do that at this stage in his career.
“Oliver Hayes-Brown and Samson Ryan, who are really going well, they've come back in really good shape. You can physically see that they're fit, and that's been really good.
“Those two guys are getting a lot of time, which is important for them and important for their development.”
Former Perth Wildcats basketball player turned footballer, Hayes-Brown, has been patiently waiting for his moment, honing his craft in Richmond’s VFL side.
The 25-year-old impressed with a strong stint in the VFL last year, including a standout performance against the Bullants in Round 14, where he recorded 36 hitouts, 26 disposals, 10 clearances, and a goal.
Maric is now calling for Hayes-Brown to knock down the door for AFL selection this season.
“We need him to knock on the door. I need him to kick down the door,” Maric said.
“I always have to keep reminding myself where he was at two years ago, and you look at him now, he's put in so much work into his game, into his life, and he's a consistent VFL player.
“I just really want him to push for that spot and push for selection because he's got it in him, and that's the same with Samson as well.
“(They need to) keep pushing it, because it's a healthy competition. Toby needs it.”
After successfully rehabilitating from a foot injury, Ryan has made strong inroads this pre-season, consistently competing and showing a strong work ethic to improve his craft.
Ryan played two AFL games in 2025, including the Round 6 win over the Gold Coast Suns.
“He had a really good block pre-Christmas. We asked him to come back in really good shape, and he did, which is good,” Maric said.
“He has such good character, all my rucks do. I'm really, really blessed that I've got rucks with great character, they're great men.
“Samson is going well. Another year under his belt, which is good, and I’m really looking forward to it, really excited about him putting his skills on show.”
As Hayes-Brown and Ryan continue to develop, three-time premiership player Toby Nankervis remains one of the most important players at the Club.
“I am super confident in him. He's used heaps of knowledge that he's gained over a long period of time, combined with his competitive spirit,” Maric said of Nankervis.
“It's made his game really consistent, and he is a great leader because he prepares each week really well and competes so well, and that's why his teammates and coaches asked him to be the captain.
“He's been a guy that loves just training every day, loves pushing himself, so he's just embracing the challenge of being a bit quieter pre-Christmas.”
Maric has also been inspired by the work of young forward Tom Sims and his ability to compete against bigger bodies around the ground.
Continuing his injury recovery, the 18-year-old has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and a strong commitment to improving every day, ensuring he gets the most out of himself. To read more on Sims' journey, click here.
“He is another kid with a great character. I really liked working with Simsy for the last 12 months. It's been awesome,” Maric explained.
“I love his game, I love his movement and his ability to play forward really comfortably and play in the ruck.
“He probably doesn't realise it right now, just how capable he is in both roles.
“When he gets a bit more experience, and when he really feels comfortable, it's going to be so good to watch.
“The great thing about Tom is that, even though he's in rehab at the moment with a bit of a sore foot, his attitude towards his rehab has been world-class.
“I love working with guys like that, who want to be good no matter what they're doing.”
Similarly, Mykelti Lefau has been getting valuable reps in the ruck position during match simulation this pre-season.
Having worked hard to return from an ACL injury, Lefau made his way back into the AFL team in Round 16 last year, however, his much-anticipated return was cut short due to a calf injury.
Since then, Lefau has worked hard to get himself back to the level and has added a ruckman's skill set to his arsenal.
“Mykelti is such a good option in the ruck,” Maric said.
“He is a great person, so we'll see him doing some ruck. Mykelti has been doing some ruck work in the games, so he gives us something different.
“He impacts the ball when it hits the ground with his tackling or his ability to win it, and then he can take a really good mark, and he competes really aggressively. He's really dynamic, and he is an intimidating type of player, so I really like having him in there.
“I love working with him as well. He's probably another one we'll see in there."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1949418/2026-positional-preview-rucks
Ruck Coach, Ivan Maric, shares his insights about Richmond's ruckmen heading into 2026.
By Henry Milic
RichmondFC.com.au
Feb 3, 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 AFL season, Richmond Media will assess how each positional group is tracking in the pre-season. Today, we focus on the rucks with Ruck Coach and Player Development Manager, Ivan Maric. Click here to read the backline preview, click here to read the midfield preview and click here to read the forward preview.
One of the most demanding and physical positions in football falls to the role of the ruckmen.
Maric has provided an overview of the Club's rucks, outlining how all of them are enjoying a strong pre-season.
“It’s really different to other years,” Maric told Richmond Media.
“I suppose in the past I've always had the safety net of Toby (Nankervis) and even Ivan Soldo, going back a few years, whereas now I've got some less experienced guys under Toby.
“Toby's had a quieter football program prior to Christmas, but he's got so much experience that it just helps that he can do that at this stage in his career.
“Oliver Hayes-Brown and Samson Ryan, who are really going well, they've come back in really good shape. You can physically see that they're fit, and that's been really good.
“Those two guys are getting a lot of time, which is important for them and important for their development.”
Former Perth Wildcats basketball player turned footballer, Hayes-Brown, has been patiently waiting for his moment, honing his craft in Richmond’s VFL side.
The 25-year-old impressed with a strong stint in the VFL last year, including a standout performance against the Bullants in Round 14, where he recorded 36 hitouts, 26 disposals, 10 clearances, and a goal.
Maric is now calling for Hayes-Brown to knock down the door for AFL selection this season.
“We need him to knock on the door. I need him to kick down the door,” Maric said.
“I always have to keep reminding myself where he was at two years ago, and you look at him now, he's put in so much work into his game, into his life, and he's a consistent VFL player.
“I just really want him to push for that spot and push for selection because he's got it in him, and that's the same with Samson as well.
“(They need to) keep pushing it, because it's a healthy competition. Toby needs it.”
After successfully rehabilitating from a foot injury, Ryan has made strong inroads this pre-season, consistently competing and showing a strong work ethic to improve his craft.
Ryan played two AFL games in 2025, including the Round 6 win over the Gold Coast Suns.
“He had a really good block pre-Christmas. We asked him to come back in really good shape, and he did, which is good,” Maric said.
“He has such good character, all my rucks do. I'm really, really blessed that I've got rucks with great character, they're great men.
“Samson is going well. Another year under his belt, which is good, and I’m really looking forward to it, really excited about him putting his skills on show.”
As Hayes-Brown and Ryan continue to develop, three-time premiership player Toby Nankervis remains one of the most important players at the Club.
“I am super confident in him. He's used heaps of knowledge that he's gained over a long period of time, combined with his competitive spirit,” Maric said of Nankervis.
“It's made his game really consistent, and he is a great leader because he prepares each week really well and competes so well, and that's why his teammates and coaches asked him to be the captain.
“He's been a guy that loves just training every day, loves pushing himself, so he's just embracing the challenge of being a bit quieter pre-Christmas.”
Maric has also been inspired by the work of young forward Tom Sims and his ability to compete against bigger bodies around the ground.
Continuing his injury recovery, the 18-year-old has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and a strong commitment to improving every day, ensuring he gets the most out of himself. To read more on Sims' journey, click here.
“He is another kid with a great character. I really liked working with Simsy for the last 12 months. It's been awesome,” Maric explained.
“I love his game, I love his movement and his ability to play forward really comfortably and play in the ruck.
“He probably doesn't realise it right now, just how capable he is in both roles.
“When he gets a bit more experience, and when he really feels comfortable, it's going to be so good to watch.
“The great thing about Tom is that, even though he's in rehab at the moment with a bit of a sore foot, his attitude towards his rehab has been world-class.
“I love working with guys like that, who want to be good no matter what they're doing.”
Similarly, Mykelti Lefau has been getting valuable reps in the ruck position during match simulation this pre-season.
Having worked hard to return from an ACL injury, Lefau made his way back into the AFL team in Round 16 last year, however, his much-anticipated return was cut short due to a calf injury.
Since then, Lefau has worked hard to get himself back to the level and has added a ruckman's skill set to his arsenal.
“Mykelti is such a good option in the ruck,” Maric said.
“He is a great person, so we'll see him doing some ruck. Mykelti has been doing some ruck work in the games, so he gives us something different.
“He impacts the ball when it hits the ground with his tackling or his ability to win it, and then he can take a really good mark, and he competes really aggressively. He's really dynamic, and he is an intimidating type of player, so I really like having him in there.
“I love working with him as well. He's probably another one we'll see in there."
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1949418/2026-positional-preview-rucks
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Richmond Rant / Re: Taj Hotton [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:28:37 PM »Bell’s way-too-early Rising Star prediction
By SEN
3 Feb 2026
Peter Bell has made his way-too-early prediction for the 2026 Rising Star award.
1 - Taj Hotton (Richmond)
“We saw a little bit of him last year and he’s got some tricks.
“He’s going to be great to watch, I love Taj.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/02/02/afl-2026-peter-bell-rising-star-rankings
By SEN
3 Feb 2026
Peter Bell has made his way-too-early prediction for the 2026 Rising Star award.
1 - Taj Hotton (Richmond)
“We saw a little bit of him last year and he’s got some tricks.
“He’s going to be great to watch, I love Taj.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/02/02/afl-2026-peter-bell-rising-star-rankings
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Membership - Join the Journey
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:25:00 PM »Here's our membership tally list at this time of the year since 2004:
01/02/2004 15,137
26/01/2005 15,021
29/01/2006 18,893
30/01/2007 19,757
31/01/2008 21,645
28/01/2009 25,685
01/02/2010 21,601
31/01/2011 28,082
31/01/2012 30,007
31/01/2013 36,266
03/02/2014 48,518
02/02/2015 52,594
01/02/2016 57,054
01/02/2017 54,816
01/02/2018 71,012
01/02/2019 80,541
01/02/2020 86,334
01/02/2021 78,981
01/02/2022 84,000
06/02/2023 82,643
07/02/2024 79,755
31/01/2025 75,585
03/02/2026 74,604
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=28198.msg647396#msg647396
01/02/2004 15,137
26/01/2005 15,021
29/01/2006 18,893
30/01/2007 19,757
31/01/2008 21,645
28/01/2009 25,685
01/02/2010 21,601
31/01/2011 28,082
31/01/2012 30,007
31/01/2013 36,266
03/02/2014 48,518
02/02/2015 52,594
01/02/2016 57,054
01/02/2017 54,816
01/02/2018 71,012
01/02/2019 80,541
01/02/2020 86,334
01/02/2021 78,981
01/02/2022 84,000
06/02/2023 82,643
07/02/2024 79,755
31/01/2025 75,585
03/02/2026 74,604
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Membership
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:16:23 PM »As of 03/02/2026
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Membership - Join the Journey
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 11:15:48 PM »Membership video: Tiger Army, This is your Moment. Join the Journey
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