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Richmond Rant / Tigers' Fantasy preview: Big man's upside, bargain options galore (afl site)
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 10:23:07 PM »Tigers' Fantasy preview: Big man's upside, bargain options galore
A trio of young Tigers present as tantalising Fantasy options, while a ruck option presents plenty of value despite rule changes
By Roy from the Traders
afl.com.au
Jan 27, 2026
NEXT up in our 2026 Fantasy preview series is Richmond.
What happened last season?
Average points ranking: 17th
Top three averaging players: Tim Taranto (93.9), Toby Nankervis (91.1), Jayden Short (87)
Biggest price increase: Sam Banks (+$397,000)
Biggest price drop: James Trezise (-$265,000)
Fixture watch
Firstly, the Tigers don’t have an early bye, so automatically, they need our attention. They remain a young team so theoretically they should be a happy hunting ground for cash cows and their draw isn’t the easiest, it isn’t bad with no hard (or red) opponents within their first four weeks.
So, who should coaches be considering in 2026?
Lock them in
Tim Taranto (MID, $985,000) is the clear Fantasy prospect from the Tigers given his pedigree that includes impressive averages of 111.4 and 112.4 proving he has the tools to match it with the best players in the game. That proved difficult to match last year in a young developing team however, where the 27 year old produced his lowest average since 2018 with 93.9. During the season, he showed the ability to still produce at an elite standard despite his situation with scores of 132 and 124 in rounds 18 and 19 before ending the year with a disappointing three game average of 80.7. It would be a risky starting pick, but he certainly has the ability to blow that asking price out of the water.
Track their pre-season
Sam Banks (DEF, $831,000) is coming fresh off a breakout season where he elevated his average to an impressive 79.2 following a huge finish to the year. Banksy began forcing his way into kick in duties following round six where he played on an impressive 92 per cent of the time to ensure he kept the score ticking over. His form from round 16 was head turning where he averaged an impressive 92.7 points per game that would rank him as the 9th best defender leading into the season. Given he has no early bye and clear upside, watch his role closely because he could be a great unique starting option.
Bargain basement
Samuel Cumming (MID, $326,000) and Samuel Grlj (DEF/MID, $322,000) are the dynamic duo that the Tigers selected with pick seven and eight that should help set them up for years to come. Given the status of the Tigers, both are in the mix for games and have the ability to serve as effective cash cows given their averages of 86.8 and 80.4 respectively in the SANFL Under 18’s and Talent League. Cumming’s midfield craft and physicality will ensure his hat is in the ring for early games while Grlj’s line breaking style and ability to play off half back as well as the midfield would make it hard to leave him on the sidelines.
Josh Smillie (MID, $230,000) is at basement price following a false start in his debut season where the former pick seven didn’t take the park for the Tigers due to injury. Unfortunately he still hasn’t had a clear run at it following quad surgery in November, but the talented youngster is an automatic selection when fit who can get the score ticking over, as we saw in the 2024 Talent League where he scored 96.5 points per game over 12 games. The plan is to have Smillie in full training by the end of January and available for match play in February.
Draft sleeper
Sam Lalor (FWD, $567,000) had the pedigree after averaging 90.8 in the Coates Talent League but he was unable to hit the ground running after being on the receiving end of a broken jaw prior to the season proper last year. His CBA count was low in his debut season, peaking at 47 per cent but that will likely spike this year and take his season average of 54.1 with it. The forward line drops off rapidly and Lalor’s average will ensure he sits on the board a long time but with his natural progression and the fact that injured scores of four and 21 dragged his average down further in his last two outings, the upside is clear compared to other in this range based on average and his pre season highlights have been nothing short of eye catching.
Custom stat star
With some unknown in the ruck department given the status of rucks scoring prospects following the rule changes, one thing you can guarantee is that big Nank, Toby Nankervis (RUC, $956,000), will be tackling hard to ensure he maintains his elite scoring. Last season he had a high of 13 tackles in round ten which he converted to a score of 150, so although individual hit outs might be down slightly across the board, you can guarantee Nank will keep the cuddles up and the score ticking over.
Buyer beware
Given the steep drop off in the forward line, when under the pressure of the clock in Draft, coaches can find themselves just scrambling for a name. Make sure that name isn’t Tom Lynch (FWD, $551,000), despite the fact he was a good scorer in the past, boasting an impressive career high of 86.2. His last three season have produced well short of that with returns of 52.5, 40.8 and 51.8, so keep scrolling despite the daunting countdown timer.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460978/richmond-tigers-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more
A trio of young Tigers present as tantalising Fantasy options, while a ruck option presents plenty of value despite rule changes
By Roy from the Traders
afl.com.au
Jan 27, 2026
NEXT up in our 2026 Fantasy preview series is Richmond.
What happened last season?
Average points ranking: 17th
Top three averaging players: Tim Taranto (93.9), Toby Nankervis (91.1), Jayden Short (87)
Biggest price increase: Sam Banks (+$397,000)
Biggest price drop: James Trezise (-$265,000)
Fixture watch
Firstly, the Tigers don’t have an early bye, so automatically, they need our attention. They remain a young team so theoretically they should be a happy hunting ground for cash cows and their draw isn’t the easiest, it isn’t bad with no hard (or red) opponents within their first four weeks.
So, who should coaches be considering in 2026?
Lock them in
Tim Taranto (MID, $985,000) is the clear Fantasy prospect from the Tigers given his pedigree that includes impressive averages of 111.4 and 112.4 proving he has the tools to match it with the best players in the game. That proved difficult to match last year in a young developing team however, where the 27 year old produced his lowest average since 2018 with 93.9. During the season, he showed the ability to still produce at an elite standard despite his situation with scores of 132 and 124 in rounds 18 and 19 before ending the year with a disappointing three game average of 80.7. It would be a risky starting pick, but he certainly has the ability to blow that asking price out of the water.
Track their pre-season
Sam Banks (DEF, $831,000) is coming fresh off a breakout season where he elevated his average to an impressive 79.2 following a huge finish to the year. Banksy began forcing his way into kick in duties following round six where he played on an impressive 92 per cent of the time to ensure he kept the score ticking over. His form from round 16 was head turning where he averaged an impressive 92.7 points per game that would rank him as the 9th best defender leading into the season. Given he has no early bye and clear upside, watch his role closely because he could be a great unique starting option.
Bargain basement
Samuel Cumming (MID, $326,000) and Samuel Grlj (DEF/MID, $322,000) are the dynamic duo that the Tigers selected with pick seven and eight that should help set them up for years to come. Given the status of the Tigers, both are in the mix for games and have the ability to serve as effective cash cows given their averages of 86.8 and 80.4 respectively in the SANFL Under 18’s and Talent League. Cumming’s midfield craft and physicality will ensure his hat is in the ring for early games while Grlj’s line breaking style and ability to play off half back as well as the midfield would make it hard to leave him on the sidelines.
Josh Smillie (MID, $230,000) is at basement price following a false start in his debut season where the former pick seven didn’t take the park for the Tigers due to injury. Unfortunately he still hasn’t had a clear run at it following quad surgery in November, but the talented youngster is an automatic selection when fit who can get the score ticking over, as we saw in the 2024 Talent League where he scored 96.5 points per game over 12 games. The plan is to have Smillie in full training by the end of January and available for match play in February.
Draft sleeper
Sam Lalor (FWD, $567,000) had the pedigree after averaging 90.8 in the Coates Talent League but he was unable to hit the ground running after being on the receiving end of a broken jaw prior to the season proper last year. His CBA count was low in his debut season, peaking at 47 per cent but that will likely spike this year and take his season average of 54.1 with it. The forward line drops off rapidly and Lalor’s average will ensure he sits on the board a long time but with his natural progression and the fact that injured scores of four and 21 dragged his average down further in his last two outings, the upside is clear compared to other in this range based on average and his pre season highlights have been nothing short of eye catching.
Custom stat star
With some unknown in the ruck department given the status of rucks scoring prospects following the rule changes, one thing you can guarantee is that big Nank, Toby Nankervis (RUC, $956,000), will be tackling hard to ensure he maintains his elite scoring. Last season he had a high of 13 tackles in round ten which he converted to a score of 150, so although individual hit outs might be down slightly across the board, you can guarantee Nank will keep the cuddles up and the score ticking over.
Buyer beware
Given the steep drop off in the forward line, when under the pressure of the clock in Draft, coaches can find themselves just scrambling for a name. Make sure that name isn’t Tom Lynch (FWD, $551,000), despite the fact he was a good scorer in the past, boasting an impressive career high of 86.2. His last three season have produced well short of that with returns of 52.5, 40.8 and 51.8, so keep scrolling despite the daunting countdown timer.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460978/richmond-tigers-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more
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Richmond Rant / Re: Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)
« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 10:17:19 PM »Rankings 4 - 7:
7 - Brisbane (2003)
6 - Hawthorn (2013)
5 - Brisbane (2001)
4 - Geelong (2009)
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/20/kane-cornes-afl-premiership-rankings-2000-to-2025
7 - Brisbane (2003)
6 - Hawthorn (2013)
5 - Brisbane (2001)
4 - Geelong (2009)
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/20/kane-cornes-afl-premiership-rankings-2000-to-2025
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Richmond Rant / How Tigers are Mastering Tackling
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 10:14:22 PM »How Tigers are mastering tackling
Former professional rugby player, Matt Duffie, is teaching tackling technique at Tigerland.
By Henry Milic, Richmond Media
Jan 28, 2026, 12:07 pm
Pre-season has taken a new shape in 2026, with the inclusion of former All Blacks fullback Matt Duffie, bringing years of tackling experience to the Swinburne Centre.
Duffie represented Melbourne Storm in the NRL from 2010-2015, prior to returning to rugby union in 2016.
Now, he has taken a young Richmond squad under his wing, offering a new perspective on the way players can execute a tackle with the hopes of maximising performance come game day.
“I think for me, coming from a rugby background, a lot of the things we speak about are closing space and the footwork into contact,” Duffie explained to Richmond Media.
“That is the main theme that I have been bringing into the tackling. Once we get to the contest, the boys are pretty sweet because they are aggressive and have a good mindset.
“It is about sharpening up their footwork into contact, which we have been working on most of the pre-season.”
Each Friday, Duffie takes the players through a range of different tackling drills to sharpen their footwork and improve their technique.
The goal? To shut down the opposition come gameday.
“I think getting their feet closer to tackles, and that will automatically make them more effective. They will be able to finish more tackles,” Duffie said.
“Fingers crossed, we will see that transfer from what they are doing in here and out to the field.
“It has been really positive so far, the players have really bought into what I’m trying to teach, and they are a great group.”
Duffie’s drills teach not only how to effectively stop the opposition, but also to execute safe tackling techniques that reduce the risk of self-injury to the tackler.
“I think within the game of AFL, there are some tackles that can become dangerous around sling tackles, and I think a lot of that comes from poor technique or getting yourself in a bad position,” Duffie said.
“So hopefully by sharpening up the technique, it will become safer for the tackler by getting their head on the right side of the tackle, but also for the guy with the footy.
“Ultimately, you are competitive, but you want to be looking after the guy you are playing against.”
Multiple players have already impressed Duffie with their fierce tackling ability throughout the pre-season.
“There have been a couple of good performances,” he said.
“From the smalls group, I think Mans (Rhyan Mansell) has been really good, and I think Steely (Green) has shown a lot of intent about what he does. I love seeing him go about his business.
“From the talls group, Benny (Ben Miller) is a great tackler and obviously my man from New Zealand, Kelts (Mykelti Lefau), it is awesome to see a Kiwi in here, and his tackle technique is rugby-like, so I have used him in a few demonstrations just to show the boys what it looks like.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947438/how-tigers-are-mastering-tackling
Former professional rugby player, Matt Duffie, is teaching tackling technique at Tigerland.
By Henry Milic, Richmond Media
Jan 28, 2026, 12:07 pm
Pre-season has taken a new shape in 2026, with the inclusion of former All Blacks fullback Matt Duffie, bringing years of tackling experience to the Swinburne Centre.
Duffie represented Melbourne Storm in the NRL from 2010-2015, prior to returning to rugby union in 2016.
Now, he has taken a young Richmond squad under his wing, offering a new perspective on the way players can execute a tackle with the hopes of maximising performance come game day.
“I think for me, coming from a rugby background, a lot of the things we speak about are closing space and the footwork into contact,” Duffie explained to Richmond Media.
“That is the main theme that I have been bringing into the tackling. Once we get to the contest, the boys are pretty sweet because they are aggressive and have a good mindset.
“It is about sharpening up their footwork into contact, which we have been working on most of the pre-season.”
Each Friday, Duffie takes the players through a range of different tackling drills to sharpen their footwork and improve their technique.
The goal? To shut down the opposition come gameday.
“I think getting their feet closer to tackles, and that will automatically make them more effective. They will be able to finish more tackles,” Duffie said.
“Fingers crossed, we will see that transfer from what they are doing in here and out to the field.
“It has been really positive so far, the players have really bought into what I’m trying to teach, and they are a great group.”
Duffie’s drills teach not only how to effectively stop the opposition, but also to execute safe tackling techniques that reduce the risk of self-injury to the tackler.
“I think within the game of AFL, there are some tackles that can become dangerous around sling tackles, and I think a lot of that comes from poor technique or getting yourself in a bad position,” Duffie said.
“So hopefully by sharpening up the technique, it will become safer for the tackler by getting their head on the right side of the tackle, but also for the guy with the footy.
“Ultimately, you are competitive, but you want to be looking after the guy you are playing against.”
Multiple players have already impressed Duffie with their fierce tackling ability throughout the pre-season.
“There have been a couple of good performances,” he said.
“From the smalls group, I think Mans (Rhyan Mansell) has been really good, and I think Steely (Green) has shown a lot of intent about what he does. I love seeing him go about his business.
“From the talls group, Benny (Ben Miller) is a great tackler and obviously my man from New Zealand, Kelts (Mykelti Lefau), it is awesome to see a Kiwi in here, and his tackle technique is rugby-like, so I have used him in a few demonstrations just to show the boys what it looks like.”
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947438/how-tigers-are-mastering-tackling
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Richmond Rant / Re: 141st RFC Annual General Meeting --- Wed, January 28, 2026
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 10:09:41 PM »Both David Astbury and Mary Padbury were re-elected unopposed
All done and dusted in an hour
All done and dusted in an hour
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Richmond Rant / Re: 141st RFC Annual General Meeting --- Wed, January 28, 2026
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 10:08:43 PM »Michael Pickering was awarded Life Membership at tonight's AGM
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947602/michael-pickering-awarded-richmond-life-membership
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1947602/michael-pickering-awarded-richmond-life-membership
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General Discussion / Re: Australian Politics thread [merged]
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 10:04:04 PM »I agree with you Andyy. There are people who should not be on the system but the system allows it and for that GPs have alot to answer for
AT, it isn't a fraud.
It is a system that if it was administered they way it was intended and those who it was designed to assist received what they should it would be brilliant
The Abbott and then Morrison govts but especially ScoMo stripped funding out of the most important part of the program and that was the auditors who were there to hold service providers to account. Do you know what their solution was?
It was to audit the NDIS recipients not the service providers but the recipients...
So in my families case with my oldest bro-in-law who was in his late fifties but has the mental capacity of an 8 to 10 year old was going to have to explain why he should continue to receive funding. This is bloke who can't read or write and doesn't have any concept of money. In his world everything is $50. But let's audit him and see if he deserves NDIS funding..
That was their great idea on how to reign in costs and stop service providers rorting the system.
Talk about Robodebt of the Disabled. I could go on....
AT, it isn't a fraud.
It is a system that if it was administered they way it was intended and those who it was designed to assist received what they should it would be brilliant
The Abbott and then Morrison govts but especially ScoMo stripped funding out of the most important part of the program and that was the auditors who were there to hold service providers to account. Do you know what their solution was?
It was to audit the NDIS recipients not the service providers but the recipients...
So in my families case with my oldest bro-in-law who was in his late fifties but has the mental capacity of an 8 to 10 year old was going to have to explain why he should continue to receive funding. This is bloke who can't read or write and doesn't have any concept of money. In his world everything is $50. But let's audit him and see if he deserves NDIS funding..
That was their great idea on how to reign in costs and stop service providers rorting the system.
Talk about Robodebt of the Disabled. I could go on....
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General Discussion / Re: Australian Politics thread [merged]
« Last post by Assange Tiger 😎 on Yesterday at 06:28:31 PM »Well said mate
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Richmond Rant / Re: Favourite player game
« Last post by WilliamPowell on Yesterday at 06:25:36 PM »Gray 16 +
Lalor 19
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General Discussion / Re: Australian Politics thread [merged]
« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 12:50:46 PM »The NDIS is the biggest fraud I've ever encountered in life.
I worked for one of the biggest plan managers in the country. Resigned in part due to being able to do very little about the obvious fraud being committed.
Mourning for every 2nd kid having autism now too. It's an absolute joke and the death of this country
Agreed.
I work closely with NDIS in my hospital role.
Unbelievably hard to navigate the system for people with genuine disabilities who need significant care. It sometimes takes us 6 months in a hospital bed just to get someone home with carers.
Then you get the 'care coordinators' who email you and ask for unnecessary meetings every week to discuss basically nothing, billing the NDIS $80/hr to send emails for nothing.
Then you have children under 6 who can't read well enough getting onto NDIS as well for 'developmental delay' - I don't mind this to some extent but then there are examples (very close to me) where parents would rather find a problem than work at a solution.
Throw in the autism stuff too. Man...these need to be reviewed ongoing. Again, very close to me personally, some parents will spin any crap to a paediatrician just to get a BS diagnosis so they can just on the scheme.
Plenty of people in need of course, but for some people it's like Munchausen's + laziness.
