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Richmond Rant / Re: Pick 8: Sam Grlj
« Last post by Chuck17 on Today at 08:27:13 AM »Still need to see him running off the field to the bench to get the crown over Matt White
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Richmond Rant / Re: Pick 8: Sam Grlj
« Last post by ajGreen on Today at 07:49:11 AM »"Looks like Zak Butters"
https://x.com/PrimeWalsh/status/1993637871652106593
Fastest a guy has moved with the ball since George Costanza in the 19 gf
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Richmond Rant / Re: Pick 31: Zane Peucker
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:58:20 AM »ZANE PEUCKER
(Woodville-West Torrens/St Michael’s College)
Forward/midfielder, 17, 179cm
“Zane has real genuine speed and power. He tests really well for speed and can drive his legs through stoppages and congestion. He’s also a nice finisher in front of goal, possessing a powerful kick. The son of Simon Peucker (former North Adelaide and Port Adelaide SANFL player), he’s worked really hard. He wasn’t selected for the SA Academy last year and was really motivated to try to make the state squad, so he got himself super fit in the summer, running some really good times. I’ve told AFL clubs that he trained with us like he was our best player. He’d drive himself that hard and it translated into games and then into being selected in the State squad. He has small forward traits along the lines of (Adelaide’s) Josh Rachele and (Collingwood’s) Jamie Elliott in that he has spring and power and can take a good mark.’’
– Eagles under-18 coach Shane Reardon.
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/top-30-afl-draft-prospects-full-guide-to-this-years-south-australian-afl-draft-hopes/news-story/a7241fd9cf60dc6eca971a74ec1c9eff
(Woodville-West Torrens/St Michael’s College)
Forward/midfielder, 17, 179cm
“Zane has real genuine speed and power. He tests really well for speed and can drive his legs through stoppages and congestion. He’s also a nice finisher in front of goal, possessing a powerful kick. The son of Simon Peucker (former North Adelaide and Port Adelaide SANFL player), he’s worked really hard. He wasn’t selected for the SA Academy last year and was really motivated to try to make the state squad, so he got himself super fit in the summer, running some really good times. I’ve told AFL clubs that he trained with us like he was our best player. He’d drive himself that hard and it translated into games and then into being selected in the State squad. He has small forward traits along the lines of (Adelaide’s) Josh Rachele and (Collingwood’s) Jamie Elliott in that he has spring and power and can take a good mark.’’
– Eagles under-18 coach Shane Reardon.
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/top-30-afl-draft-prospects-full-guide-to-this-years-south-australian-afl-draft-hopes/news-story/a7241fd9cf60dc6eca971a74ec1c9eff
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Richmond Rant / Re: General preseason training discussion [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:51:38 AM »Jasper Alger seems to be a decent size too.
.still 18 years old
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1936559/afl-training-november-28-2025?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=1936559&playlistSize=84#
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Richmond Rant / Re: General preseason training discussion [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:40:23 AM »Rioli looks in good nick. Light years difference from when he first arrived. Hopefully the fitness is up to scratch too.
Saw a pic of him on FB, actually doesn't look chubby/puppy fat for the first time during preseason phase
Quite lean indeed.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/albums/1936559/afl-training-november-28-2025?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=1936559&playlistSize=84#
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Richmond Rant / Re: General preseason training discussion [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:36:58 AM »Track Watch: Pre-Season Week Three
RFC website
Nov 29, 2025
A busy week at Tigerland marked the return of the full playing list, while our community and pre-season camp also took place in Yarrawonga and the surrounding areas.
Young gun Kane McAuliffe rolled in on Monday sporting an Adelaide 36ers jersey, alongside fellow South Australian, Sam Cumming, who, along with the other 2025 draftees, entered the Swinburne Centre doors for the first time.
Veteran Jayden Short brought plenty of strong vibes to the track with a fresh buzz cut and plenty of voice to get the group motivated to start the week.
In lieu of the 2km time trial this year, the squad opted for a Bronco Test, chasing each layer of cones up and down the field.
As revealed on the Talking Tigers draft special, running machine Patrick Retschko recorded the best time of the Bronco, no surprise considering his status as an elite athlete and runner.
Forwards Tom Lynch and Jonty Faull were both strong in their strides throughout the test, setting the tone amongst the key position players.
Rhyan Mansell, Taj Hotton, James Trezise and Maurice Rioli kept tight as a unit before an eager Mansell pushed away to finish strong.
All in all, it was positive to see so many bodies confidently complete their endurance running with independence and belief.
Skill execution was the main focus of Monday's session, where the newly appointed No. 4, Sam Lalor, bounced around the track in an ABC handball and kicking drill. Lalor was zipping his way around the cones en route to collect the football, once again showing his strong hands and elite kick, lacing up targets with speed and precision.
Seth Campbell also impressed in the same drill, showing his agility and fast footwork as he moved around the cones, not missing a kick when disposing of the footy.
Tasmanian duo, Toby Nankervis and Sam Banks, put in a solid session on the assault bikes, getting some mileage into their legs and arms. Nick Vlastuin also wasted no time getting to work in the gym, smashing out some rope pull-downs.
First-round draft picks, Cumming and Sam Grlj integrated into the group seamlessly, putting their skills to the test in a multi-kick drill, hitting up targets on the lead as they worked the ball around the oval. Cumming showed his poise when marking the ball in the air, while Grlj showed his elite burst and speed when running off the mark.
The team then boarded the buses for Yarrawonga, where they made themselves at home at The Sebel, before a full day of community activities on Tuesday.
From Yarrawonga to Numurkah to Cobram and Corowa, Richmond players visited local schools, aged care facilities, hospitals, men’s sheds and hosted kids clinics, with lifelong memories made with hundreds of members of the Tiger Army.
Before the footballs came out on Wednesday, each line group participated in a river swim, a gym session at Priority Gym 24/7, line meetings, a hearty lunch and some cricket and games at The Sebel.
On the J.C Lowe Oval, all eyes were on the newest Tigers, with Grlj, Cumming, Zane Peucker, Noah Roberts-Thomson, and train-ons Tom Burton and Marcus Krasnadamskis, put through their paces.
Cumming’s commitment and laser-sharp focus were on display, as he kept his head down and led his fellow draftees through run-throughs and testing.
Meanwhile, competition was hot between Banks and Kaleb Smith in their touch skill session, quickly and cleanly moving the ball and building energy while doing so.
Tim Taranto was mic’d up for the session and displayed tremendous leadership, working closely with Assistant Coach, Midfield/Stoppages, Sam Lonergan, mentoring the younger group of midfielders, and looking as sharp as ever.
Samson Ryan stood tall, and the forwards and midfielders ran through forward-50 entry drills, clonking impactful marks under Lynch’s watchful eye.
The week’s final training session saw Richmond land at the Corowa Football Club on Friday, and zinc was passed around aplenty.
Luke Trainor caught attention with his bright pink and orange Puma boots, staking his claim for the best football accessory of the pre-season. Retschko’s green boots now have some serious competition.
Ben Miller led the way through sprint drills, followed closely by McAuliffe on the impressively kept Corowa Oval.
Faull was prominent in end-to-end run-throughs, highlighting his genuine aerial improvement and confidence in contests.
Grlj utilised the keepings-off contest to show off his blistering speed, collecting the ball from Hotton and charging forward without a doubt in his mind.
Such confidence lifted the group, and saw fellow draftee Peucker take risks streaming out of defence, after being handed the ball by Cumming in smooth fashion.
It was a successful and uniting week in Yarrawonga, with the group now ready to settle back into life at the Swinburne Centre, as another important week of work looms.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1936507/track-watch-pre-season-week-three
RFC website
Nov 29, 2025
A busy week at Tigerland marked the return of the full playing list, while our community and pre-season camp also took place in Yarrawonga and the surrounding areas.
Young gun Kane McAuliffe rolled in on Monday sporting an Adelaide 36ers jersey, alongside fellow South Australian, Sam Cumming, who, along with the other 2025 draftees, entered the Swinburne Centre doors for the first time.
Veteran Jayden Short brought plenty of strong vibes to the track with a fresh buzz cut and plenty of voice to get the group motivated to start the week.
In lieu of the 2km time trial this year, the squad opted for a Bronco Test, chasing each layer of cones up and down the field.
As revealed on the Talking Tigers draft special, running machine Patrick Retschko recorded the best time of the Bronco, no surprise considering his status as an elite athlete and runner.
Forwards Tom Lynch and Jonty Faull were both strong in their strides throughout the test, setting the tone amongst the key position players.
Rhyan Mansell, Taj Hotton, James Trezise and Maurice Rioli kept tight as a unit before an eager Mansell pushed away to finish strong.
All in all, it was positive to see so many bodies confidently complete their endurance running with independence and belief.
Skill execution was the main focus of Monday's session, where the newly appointed No. 4, Sam Lalor, bounced around the track in an ABC handball and kicking drill. Lalor was zipping his way around the cones en route to collect the football, once again showing his strong hands and elite kick, lacing up targets with speed and precision.
Seth Campbell also impressed in the same drill, showing his agility and fast footwork as he moved around the cones, not missing a kick when disposing of the footy.
Tasmanian duo, Toby Nankervis and Sam Banks, put in a solid session on the assault bikes, getting some mileage into their legs and arms. Nick Vlastuin also wasted no time getting to work in the gym, smashing out some rope pull-downs.
First-round draft picks, Cumming and Sam Grlj integrated into the group seamlessly, putting their skills to the test in a multi-kick drill, hitting up targets on the lead as they worked the ball around the oval. Cumming showed his poise when marking the ball in the air, while Grlj showed his elite burst and speed when running off the mark.
The team then boarded the buses for Yarrawonga, where they made themselves at home at The Sebel, before a full day of community activities on Tuesday.
From Yarrawonga to Numurkah to Cobram and Corowa, Richmond players visited local schools, aged care facilities, hospitals, men’s sheds and hosted kids clinics, with lifelong memories made with hundreds of members of the Tiger Army.
Before the footballs came out on Wednesday, each line group participated in a river swim, a gym session at Priority Gym 24/7, line meetings, a hearty lunch and some cricket and games at The Sebel.
On the J.C Lowe Oval, all eyes were on the newest Tigers, with Grlj, Cumming, Zane Peucker, Noah Roberts-Thomson, and train-ons Tom Burton and Marcus Krasnadamskis, put through their paces.
Cumming’s commitment and laser-sharp focus were on display, as he kept his head down and led his fellow draftees through run-throughs and testing.
Meanwhile, competition was hot between Banks and Kaleb Smith in their touch skill session, quickly and cleanly moving the ball and building energy while doing so.
Tim Taranto was mic’d up for the session and displayed tremendous leadership, working closely with Assistant Coach, Midfield/Stoppages, Sam Lonergan, mentoring the younger group of midfielders, and looking as sharp as ever.
Samson Ryan stood tall, and the forwards and midfielders ran through forward-50 entry drills, clonking impactful marks under Lynch’s watchful eye.
The week’s final training session saw Richmond land at the Corowa Football Club on Friday, and zinc was passed around aplenty.
Luke Trainor caught attention with his bright pink and orange Puma boots, staking his claim for the best football accessory of the pre-season. Retschko’s green boots now have some serious competition.
Ben Miller led the way through sprint drills, followed closely by McAuliffe on the impressively kept Corowa Oval.
Faull was prominent in end-to-end run-throughs, highlighting his genuine aerial improvement and confidence in contests.
Grlj utilised the keepings-off contest to show off his blistering speed, collecting the ball from Hotton and charging forward without a doubt in his mind.
Such confidence lifted the group, and saw fellow draftee Peucker take risks streaming out of defence, after being handed the ball by Cumming in smooth fashion.
It was a successful and uniting week in Yarrawonga, with the group now ready to settle back into life at the Swinburne Centre, as another important week of work looms.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1936507/track-watch-pre-season-week-three
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Richmond Rant / The historic draft haul Cam Mooney likens to Tiger influx (SEN)
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:30:35 AM »The historic draft haul Mooney likens to Tiger influx
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
28 Nov 2025
Richmond’s rebuild is tracking along as planned.
Earlier this week the Tigers locked head coach Adem Yze away until the end of 2028 on the back of a five-win 2025 campaign which surprised many.
In the wake of the three-premiership dynasty the Tigers lost a number of senior players in the 2024 trade period, including Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli, Liam Baker and Jack Graham, but reloaded in what many consider to be a very strong draft.
First-round picks Sam Lalor, Josh Smillie, Taj Hotton, Jonty Faull, Luke Trainor and Harry Armstrong were added last yar, and have been joined by Sam Cumming and Sam Grlj who were selected with Picks 7 and 8 in last week’s draft.
Geelong premiership player Cam Mooney loves what the Tigs have done with their list strategy and believes they can bounce back quickly with all these talented youngsters at the forefront.
“What we saw last year with Richmond - don’t worry about where they’re at - they will bounce back,” Mooney said on SEN Breakfast.
“I loved when they traded on some of their older players and got their picks in. They knew it was a great daft, they got in some amazing kids and they’ve gone again this year. Let’s hope these kids are just as amazing.
“I think they’ll pop straight back up pretty quickly.”
Richmond president John O’Rourke was seemingly unhappy that a group of senior players departed late last year, but Mooney felt it was the best thing for the club to shed as it did.
He referenced the great Geelong draft hauls of 2001 and 2002 - including Jimmy Bartel, Gary Ablett Jnr, Steve Johnson, James Kelly, Andrew Mackie and Tom Lonergan - which helped the Cats win multiple flags.
“I was surprised at the time when the president (O’Rourke) was a little bit dirty about the players leaving,” he added.
“I thought that this was the best thing for the club. You’re going to bring in talent and that’s all you want to do right now. You’re down the bottom, you bring in as much talent as you can.
“We were lucky enough to do that at Geelong in the early 2000s and brought in half a premiership team in two drafts. This is what you’ve got to do.
“I am so confident with Richmond jumping back up the ladder in the next few years.”
Regarding Yze’s two-year extension, SEN co-host Sam Edmund feels it is the right move by the Tigers given they’ve already come a fair way under his tutelage.
He is also a fan of the CEO, Shane Dunne, and how the list has been built over the last few off-seasons.
“If you like your guy and you think he’s your guy then you back him in,” he said.
“They’ve assembled so much young talent over two years now that you keep a guy with the sound development record at the helm and you come through together if you can.
“Two wins in year one and 2024 was tough, a changing of the guard. Five wins this year with clear improvement.
“The CEO Shane Dunne I like the look of, high-functioning, driven and they’ve clearly got a great list management and recruiting team.
“The planets aligned to a degree, they had that exodus of established talent in the same year the draft was as strong as it’s been in a long time.”
The Tigers have had 15 debutants in two seasons under Yze and currently have 26 players on the list aged 23 or under.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/26/afl-news-2025-richmond-draft-haul-cam-mooney-sen
By Andrew Slevison
SEN
28 Nov 2025
Richmond’s rebuild is tracking along as planned.
Earlier this week the Tigers locked head coach Adem Yze away until the end of 2028 on the back of a five-win 2025 campaign which surprised many.
In the wake of the three-premiership dynasty the Tigers lost a number of senior players in the 2024 trade period, including Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli, Liam Baker and Jack Graham, but reloaded in what many consider to be a very strong draft.
First-round picks Sam Lalor, Josh Smillie, Taj Hotton, Jonty Faull, Luke Trainor and Harry Armstrong were added last yar, and have been joined by Sam Cumming and Sam Grlj who were selected with Picks 7 and 8 in last week’s draft.
Geelong premiership player Cam Mooney loves what the Tigs have done with their list strategy and believes they can bounce back quickly with all these talented youngsters at the forefront.
“What we saw last year with Richmond - don’t worry about where they’re at - they will bounce back,” Mooney said on SEN Breakfast.
“I loved when they traded on some of their older players and got their picks in. They knew it was a great daft, they got in some amazing kids and they’ve gone again this year. Let’s hope these kids are just as amazing.
“I think they’ll pop straight back up pretty quickly.”
Richmond president John O’Rourke was seemingly unhappy that a group of senior players departed late last year, but Mooney felt it was the best thing for the club to shed as it did.
He referenced the great Geelong draft hauls of 2001 and 2002 - including Jimmy Bartel, Gary Ablett Jnr, Steve Johnson, James Kelly, Andrew Mackie and Tom Lonergan - which helped the Cats win multiple flags.
“I was surprised at the time when the president (O’Rourke) was a little bit dirty about the players leaving,” he added.
“I thought that this was the best thing for the club. You’re going to bring in talent and that’s all you want to do right now. You’re down the bottom, you bring in as much talent as you can.
“We were lucky enough to do that at Geelong in the early 2000s and brought in half a premiership team in two drafts. This is what you’ve got to do.
“I am so confident with Richmond jumping back up the ladder in the next few years.”
Regarding Yze’s two-year extension, SEN co-host Sam Edmund feels it is the right move by the Tigers given they’ve already come a fair way under his tutelage.
He is also a fan of the CEO, Shane Dunne, and how the list has been built over the last few off-seasons.
“If you like your guy and you think he’s your guy then you back him in,” he said.
“They’ve assembled so much young talent over two years now that you keep a guy with the sound development record at the helm and you come through together if you can.
“Two wins in year one and 2024 was tough, a changing of the guard. Five wins this year with clear improvement.
“The CEO Shane Dunne I like the look of, high-functioning, driven and they’ve clearly got a great list management and recruiting team.
“The planets aligned to a degree, they had that exodus of established talent in the same year the draft was as strong as it’s been in a long time.”
The Tigers have had 15 debutants in two seasons under Yze and currently have 26 players on the list aged 23 or under.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/26/afl-news-2025-richmond-draft-haul-cam-mooney-sen
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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond heading to Yarrawonga for Community Camp (Yarrawonga Chronicle)
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:28:43 AM »What we learned from Richmond's pre-season community camp on the Border
Andrew Moir
Border Mail
November 28 2025
Richmond believes its young team's continuing development under third-year coach Adam Yze will be behind any potential surge.
The Tigers have spent the annual Community Camp around the Border and North East this week, with a strong crowd attending a training session at Yarrawonga's JC Lowe Oval on Wednesday afternoon.
After claiming three flags in four seasons from 2017, Richmond lost a host of those players, including triple premiership captain Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt, and claimed the wooden spoon in Yze's debut year with two wins.
The Tigers were tipped to snare a second spoon last season, but stunned many outsiders with five wins to jump ahead of West Coast.
Richmond recruited a host of young guns in the 2024 Draft, with No. 1 Sam Lalor booting two goals in a shock win over Carlton in round 1.
Powerful midfielder Sam Cumming and Victorian Metro under-18 captain Sam Grlj were the club's first-round choices in last week's Draft.
"We've had two years learning Adam Yze's game plan, so there's that continual education and improvement in our young players and understanding what's required," midfield development coach Jack Ziebell said.
"With more experience and exposure for our young players from last year, hopefully it will mean more wins, but it's more the way we go about it."
Yze recently signed a two-year extension until the end of 2028.
Midfielder Jacob Hopper will enter his fourth season at the Tigers, after seven years at GWS. He finished third in the club's best and fairest.
"We have a lot of improvement and not just the young guys, but also our middle-aged and senior guys as well, which will make us better," he said.
"There's plenty of the same; a lot of excitement and lot of opportunity."
The Tigers attracted a host of fans, including nine-year-old Nate Martin, who has been nicknamed Dusty by his family.
"Tim Taranto is my favourite player. I like how far he kicks and his hair," he said.
Hopper is originally from a similar-sized town to Yarrawonga in Leeton.
"It brings back memories of when I was a young fella," he said.
"It's awesome to be able to connect to the community and connect with the kids that we all once were, dreaming of playing AFL."
https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/9121179/richmond-tigers-eye-growth-under-adam-yze-in-his-third-year/
Andrew Moir
Border Mail
November 28 2025
Richmond believes its young team's continuing development under third-year coach Adam Yze will be behind any potential surge.
The Tigers have spent the annual Community Camp around the Border and North East this week, with a strong crowd attending a training session at Yarrawonga's JC Lowe Oval on Wednesday afternoon.
After claiming three flags in four seasons from 2017, Richmond lost a host of those players, including triple premiership captain Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt, and claimed the wooden spoon in Yze's debut year with two wins.
The Tigers were tipped to snare a second spoon last season, but stunned many outsiders with five wins to jump ahead of West Coast.
Richmond recruited a host of young guns in the 2024 Draft, with No. 1 Sam Lalor booting two goals in a shock win over Carlton in round 1.
Powerful midfielder Sam Cumming and Victorian Metro under-18 captain Sam Grlj were the club's first-round choices in last week's Draft.
"We've had two years learning Adam Yze's game plan, so there's that continual education and improvement in our young players and understanding what's required," midfield development coach Jack Ziebell said.
"With more experience and exposure for our young players from last year, hopefully it will mean more wins, but it's more the way we go about it."
Yze recently signed a two-year extension until the end of 2028.
Midfielder Jacob Hopper will enter his fourth season at the Tigers, after seven years at GWS. He finished third in the club's best and fairest.
"We have a lot of improvement and not just the young guys, but also our middle-aged and senior guys as well, which will make us better," he said.
"There's plenty of the same; a lot of excitement and lot of opportunity."
The Tigers attracted a host of fans, including nine-year-old Nate Martin, who has been nicknamed Dusty by his family.
"Tim Taranto is my favourite player. I like how far he kicks and his hair," he said.
Hopper is originally from a similar-sized town to Yarrawonga in Leeton.
"It brings back memories of when I was a young fella," he said.
"It's awesome to be able to connect to the community and connect with the kids that we all once were, dreaming of playing AFL."
https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/9121179/richmond-tigers-eye-growth-under-adam-yze-in-his-third-year/
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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 03:15:24 AM »Richmond AFLW Assistant Coach and Operations Coordinator, Emma Grant, will depart the Club to spend more time with her young family.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1935041/thank-you-emma-grant
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1935041/thank-you-emma-grant
