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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by TigerLand on Today at 10:20:42 AM »
Have to say I’m normally happy to back in the powers that be with the clubs drafting as they clearly know better than a punter like myself, but I’d be so disappointed if we take cdt

I actually think k we will trade if he's available. Can see a club giving up a lot for him. Our program for a long time has never been tailored to developing rucks. Even KPF we haven't really developed anyone apart from Jack since Richo. We've generally traded in Ruckman. Soldo, Simmons, Stafford, Nank. Id be surprised if we committing to developing a tier 1 ruck with a high pick.
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by Simonator on Today at 09:33:58 AM »
Have to say I’m normally happy to back in the powers that be with the clubs drafting as they clearly know better than a punter like myself, but I’d be so disappointed if we take cdt
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Richmond Rant / Re: Any Father sons to look out for?
« Last post by ajGreen on Today at 08:48:17 AM »
If Kellaway does not going in the first 36. Richmond can get him for 'free'?

And use the young pick on someone else? Assume there is a list spot.

Can someone that understands the rules clarify pls cheers.

** Accompanying image details updated AFL bid-matching rules, including 10-90% discounts on father-son bids from picks 1-36 and equivalent point matching up to selection 36, enabling low-cost responses like using pick 99 post-pick 37. **

Yeah if there's no bid for him in the top 36-37 or so picks then we can match with literally any pick. Like pick 100 or whatever.

At the moment it looks like we'll be taking a draft kid with 38

Very good
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by ajGreen on Today at 08:46:03 AM »
Glad to see Grlj getting his choccies.

Still Grlj and Robey
Or
Grlj and Cumming for me

Cdt
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by Simonator on Today at 07:12:11 AM »
Glad to see Grlj getting his choccies.

Still Grlj and Robey
Or
Grlj and Cumming for me
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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 12:33:16 AM »
Top 10 AFL Draft Rankings 2025 - Dylan Alexander


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thJ7sIu3qiA

1. Duursma
2. Robey
3. Uwland
4. Grlj
5. Duff-Tytler
6. Sharp
7. Patterson
8. Annable
9. Xavier Taylor
10. Dovaston
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Richmond Rant / Re: Any Father sons to look out for?
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 12:25:14 AM »
2025 AFL Draft: Louis Kellaway Player Highlights

Click on pic/link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jKaavcZerA

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Louis Kellaway

D.O.B: 16-03-2007
height: 183cm
Midfielder
Leagues: AFL U18 Championships
              SANFL U18 (Sturt)

SNAPSHOT: “An efficient and tough ball winner with neat skills and a solid level of consistency.” – James Bell

The son of 180-game Richmond defender, Duncan, Louis Kellaway is one of his draft class’ most steady midfielders. The hopeful Tigers father-son candidate was rewarded for a consistent season with premiership success at both the club and national level.

Kellaway featured throughout South Australia’s dominant Under 18 National Championships campaign after being part of the state squad at Under 16 level. He played a crucial role at the coalface alongside Larke Medalist and captain Dyson Sharp. Across his four games for SA, he averaged 19 disposals and exhibited his growing versatility, occasionally filling in at half-back and half-forward.

In addition to that, Kellaway was a key contributor to a SANFL Under 18s premiership with Sturt, averaging 24 disposals per game and intermittently hitting the scoreboard for eight goals from his 16 games for the Double Blues. His season’s best came against South Adelaide in Round 16, where he registered 27 touches and two goals, and was responsible for shepherding his side across the line.

His performances at the National Draft Combine further proved his worth as a decent ground-level athlete, registering an almost sub-three-second 20-meter sprint (3.002 seconds), an agility test of 8.154 seconds, and a very respectable 2km time trial effort of 6.31.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS:

+ Ball-winning
+ Clean hands
+ Consistency
+ Defensive pressure
+ Stoppage craft
+ Toughness

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Hurt factor
- Size

Kellaway is a solid on-baller whose toughness and efficiency at stoppages saw him go toe-to-toe with some of the most formidable Under 18 midfielders in the country. His clean ball handling and fast feet help him extract possession from stoppages, then extricate himself from congestion.

He had spells across half-back for Sturt and the state squad, where he demonstrated clean ball gathering and competent ball use in transition. Kellaway is a tidy kick, one who doesn’t push his limits when in possession. At the highest level, this could limit his opportunities in that role but fortunately, his midfield acumen is robust. His footy nous is undeniable. Kellaway typically knows when to take space with run or by foot, and when to release teammates on the outside via hands.

The SA ball-winner is not one of the most imposing physical presences on-field, but he uses his core strength to wriggle out of tackles and sneak away from opponents in pursuit. He also proved his defensive capabilities not just on the ball, but also in the defensive 50, averaging just under five tackles a game for Sturt. He is quite gutsy when competing overhead too, occasionally sliding back into space and clunking marks deep inside defensive 50, or making good on risky passes from teammates.

The club that drafts Kellaway, likely Richmond, will know exactly what they’re getting with the reliable midfielder. Although not exposed to high-level senior footy as a junior, he could well replicate his form at the next level, as contending with larger, more physically mature opponents is something he has ably accomplished throughout his Under-18 campaign.

DRAFT RANGE: 40-60

SUMMARY:

Kellaway is obviously tied to Richmond via father-son rules, but at the time of writing, has yet to be formally nominated by the club. Richmond will have to complete its draft hand by the end of trade period and assess whether Kellaway’s likely draft range matches their plans. At the recent draft combine, only two other clubs interviewed the tough on-baller, so perhaps the writing is on the wall. He could be a nice fit at the Tigers as a young, more nimble inside midfielder that could counterweight the size and age of their current engine room. With Richmond securing pick 38 through the Tylar Young trade to West Coast, the Tigers have a prime opportunity to take him there, but will more likely match a bid later down the line.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/louis-kellaway/
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Richmond Rant / Re: Any Father sons to look out for?
« Last post by one-eyed on Today at 12:07:53 AM »
It seems pretty unlikely that Kellaway will be bid on prior to pick 38. I have not seen him in any media top 40 rankings. If a bid is made after pick 37 Richmond could literally use pick 99 to match if they chose to.



I think he definitely gets to us. In a recent interview he said only two clubs had interviewed him outside of richmond.

https://x.com/ElliotSinJin/status/1977823438053277763
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Scary thing about this game is we are likely to start favourites  :lol
:yep  :o

Richmond   $1.60   
Coll'wood   $2.28

Odds: Sportsbet.

https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/matches/7948
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AFLW Injury Report: Round 10, 2025

AFLW High Performance Manager, Eliza Morrison, provides an injury update ahead of Richmond's Round 10 clash with Collingwood at Victoria Park this Sunday.

Jodie Hicks: Foot, 2-3 weeks

“Jodie has returned to running and is progressing as planned in her return to play timeline,” Morrison said.

Tessa Lavey: Calf, Season

“Tessa had an incident in scrimmage on the weekend where she felt her calf on push off,” Morrison said.

“She was unable to complete the game. Scans have confirmed Tessa has a strain to her calf, and given the timing of the season, she will not be able to rehab in time to return to games.”

Gabby Seymour: Knee, Season

“Gabby suffered an indirect contact injury to her knee during our game vs Adelaide,” Morrison said.

“Scans have confirmed that Gabby has a partial tear to her ACL. Unfortunately, Gabby will be out for the remainder of the season.

“We are shattered for Gabby, but we know how professional Gabby is in her approach, so we have no doubt she will be back stronger than ever.”


Injury List

Player                           Injury          Estimated Return

Jodie Hicks                      Foot                2-3 weeks
Tessa Lavey                     Calf                 Season
Gabby Seymour               Knee               Season
Montana McKinnon           ACL                 Season
Charley Ryan                   ACL                 Season
Zoe Hargreaves               ACL                  Season

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1915305/aflw-injury-report-round-10-2025
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