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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 09:30:05 PM »

How many weeks out for something like this?

I agree with WP it was a strain and letting it heal naturally imo was the right thing to do.

Maybe a bit of criticism in the fact they let it go on a bit long.

Again, I have no idea what surgery is performed on a strain, not in any muscle at all. Never heard of it.

Surgery is for when there are issues with tendons, muscles and ligaments not being fully attached etc.

So if it's a tendon repair for attachment to patella, it's probably 6-12 weeks for a minor one, or 12-26 for a major one.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 09:25:55 PM »

Think I might be displeased if we take Taylor and Grlj but heck who knows, they may be guns...

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Richmond Rant / Re: Pass mark for 2026?

« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 09:25:13 PM »

Didn't NM  have 2,4,20, 22, 23. in 2023 and picks 3 and 4 the draft before.

You miss the point lets say top 30 picks are what you want. north have had 14  of them us 12 2020 - 2024 drafts

We got ours basically in one draft. Nm have spread it out.

North imo started their rebuild in 2020, us well despite the 5 picks in 2021 we started ours in 2024.

From 2020 - 2024 NM have had 8 top 10 picks all actually top 5 picks we have had just 3.

The real difference is and i repeat myself they have spread their picks thru all of those drafts and been able to get games into their younger  players over that longer period.
A simple look at the games their younger players have compared to us should be all it takes.

us well we have hardly participated in three of those drafts. We did not start our rebuild until last years draft. We were still going hard at a flag at the end of 2022 bringing in Taranto and Hopper.

It has cost us dearly as far as the draft goes, we only  had picks 49 and 55 that year and the following year 2023  the effects were still being felt with just picks 40 and 51. Add in 2020 where we only had picks 40 and 51. So around two drafts we have had 3 drafts with very few picks and very late at that.
Our last 5 drafts imo its fair  to say we  have hardly  been involved in three of them.

The two we have participated in. The 2021 crop is on very shaky ground and Gibcus aside you have to ask have we found a potential A grader.  We had those 5 picks 9 - 30 simply because we traded out of the 2020 draft into the 2021 draft, effectively spreading those picks over two years. our picks in total 9, 17, 28. 29, 30. 40, 51 over the two drafts.

We had last years draft of 8 first round picks but the reality is its at a cost of our mid tier and coming of two drafts with little participation.

We are quick to talk about how poor nm picks have been but we dont know about ours. Last years crop too early to call.  Most would agree the net results of our drafting since 2017 have been poor. Yet all of our picks are gunna be great with no busts.

People also discount how run down and  aged our list was getting at the end of 2020 and the drain on the   middle tier of players we had by our better ones leaving. Getting all those picks last year came at a cost that people just ignore and it was also a catching up of sorts as far as picks go..
In fact no one wants to talk about how poor our middle tier is after their departure or how kittle we have participated in previous drafts or how poor our drafting has been since 2016.

We have 7 or so aging players who are not far away from retirement or should be retired already. Our middle tier is made up mostly of players the like of Ross Rioli Ryan etc with a few decent players.

So a soon to be gone list of vets, a poor middle tier and a group of kids who don't have games behind them.
Yet people already have lost patience simply by thinking of silly time frames.

 Look at power clubs like essendon and carlton falling into the trap of too many middling finishes and not getting anywhere. we did it ourselves

Imo Nm should be challenging for the 8 next year given the age profile and games played. they may stay low one more year because of the experience/ games played profile is still a bit low.
But if you ask me they are way in front of us as far as the experience profile goes simply because they have had to spread their picks over a longer period.

Yes we understanding the lalor draft has only had one season.

The point is you had nine potentially good players from one draft that should get better.

Then 3 and 4*

Again this draft.

North have had time to get their players experienced. But it's a good base and theoretically should be able to catch up.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Damo on Yesterday at 08:54:02 PM »

@7NewsAdelaide
EXCLUSIVE: South Australia's No.1 draft prospect Dyson Sharp has opened up to 7NEWS about his dream to be picked up by Essendon which he has supported his whole life

 

I take this as a really strong sign
He isn’t scared to move interstate like some

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by ajGreen on Yesterday at 08:31:21 PM »

Wce firming on Robey? @ 2



@CalTwomey
 on Sullivan Robey

"It'd be remarkable if he gets to three or four, that's just a crazy, crazy story."

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I watched gettable and that quote is taken way out of context. He was saying it in a way compliments his rise from not being in the top 20-30 only a few months ago to where he is placed to go now.

He repeated multiple times that CDT is almost to get snapped by the eagles.

Also I think you’re gonna get in trouble again for not posting the source lol

Oh ok. Remarkable in that sense.

That's good news.

Got some dusty vibes if wce won't take him alone and two (scully trengrove )

Would be rough if they let him get through to the druggies

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 08:19:04 PM »

Wce firming on Robey? @ 2



@CalTwomey
 on Sullivan Robey

"It'd be remarkable if he gets to three or four, that's just a crazy, crazy story."

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I watched gettable and that quote is taken way out of context. He was saying it in a way compliments his rise from not being in the top 20-30 only a few months ago to where he is placed to go now.

He repeated multiple times that CDT is almost to get snapped by the eagles.

Also I think you’re gonna get in trouble again for not posting the source lol

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 08:12:02 PM »

Why the Tigers will SHAPE the first round of the draft

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge break down all the big names you need to know ahead of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.


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

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 08:07:54 PM »

TIGER CONUNDRUM

Ben Waterworth
Foxsports
12 Nov 2025



Which players Richmond selects with its first two picks remains a big talking point among the industry.

Should West Coast overlook Duff-Tytler, the Tigers would almost certainly pounce with their first natural selection. But the expectation is the Eagles will pair Duff-Tytler with Duursma.

Three open-pool players are consistently linked with Richmond: Eastern Ranges star pair Xavier Taylor and Sullivan Robey, as well as Oakleigh Chargers speedster Sam Grlj.

Robey – a powerful 192cm forward-mid – is the biggest bolter in an AFL draft since Clayton Oliver 10 years ago. No AFL club had spoken to Robey prior to July this year. Three months later, all 18 had contacted him.

Taylor is a serious defensive talent who’s rocketed into top-10 calculations over recent months. At 191cm, he’s a genuine hybrid third defender who has the athleticism and versatility to either lock down or intercept while playing on forwards of different sizes.

Grlj, who’s spoken to 17 of the 18 AFL clubs, is a hybrid midfielder with the appealing combination of speed, power and endurance.

Opinions from rival clubs vary on what the Tigers will do.

Some believe Robey would be too good to overlook. If the Tigers didn’t select him, he wouldn’t get past either Essendon or Melbourne.

Most would be shocked if Richmond overlooked Taylor, who’s seen as a possible long-term replacement for the likes of Nick Vlastuin and Nathan Broad. But would the Tigers prioritise midfielders at the pointy end of the draft? And would Essendon or even Melbourne have a similar mindset?

The Tigers arguably don’t have a player with running power and speed like Grlj on their list. But if they don’t pick Grlj, he could slide past several clubs and land somewhere in the middle stages of the first round.

The only other prospect in the Richmond mix would be South Australian midfielder Sam Cumming, yet it’s more likely he’ll land at one of the Bombers or Demons.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-news-latest-rumours-whispers-2025-start-time-order-and-picks-when-trades-and-bids-could-come-richmonds-key-call-dyson-sharp/news-story/2adc71e8f76d1a0d4b0bce671d2d1a27

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2025 AFL Draft

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 08:04:19 PM »

The Victorian club most interested in top-10 draft prospect Jevan Phillipou

SEN
12 Nov 2025

Entering this year’s draft as a top prospect, Phillipou has heard from all but two clubs across the competition, specifying one Victorian-based club that has shown significant interest.

“I’ve spoken to 16 out of 18, only a couple haven’t reached out. It’s actually Gold Coast and Fremantle that haven’t reached out at all.

“I’d probably say Richmond (have been the most interested), to be honest. Since the start they were first to reach out.

“They’ve done quite a few meetings as well as the combine, so I’d probably say them overall.”

Phillipou says he has spoken to several senior coaches including his brother’s coach Ross Lyon and Adem Yze, among others.

The Woodville-West Torrens talent offers plenty on and ahead of the ball, drawing comparisons to the likes of Isaac Heeney and Christian Petracca.

“Being a mid-sized midfielder, I’ve got a bit of an advantage athletically,” Phillipou told SEN SA’s The Run Home.

“It really helps me that I can play other positions on the ground. I always try to model my game around the good players similar to me in the AFL, that can go forward, have a burst of speed, kick a big goal and take a big mark as well.”

Full article: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/11/11/afl-2025-national-draft-jevan-phillipou-reveals-club-most-interested

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Richmond Rant / Re: Taj Hotton [merged]

« Last post by one-eyed on Yesterday at 07:57:59 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSNNeAGOg58

Hotton hopeful for 2026 successes

By Henry Milic
RFC website
Nov 12, 2025

Taj Hotton has set his sights on a big 2026 campaign as the one to four year players returned to the Swinburne Centre for week one of pre-season.

The 19-year-old made his AFL debut in Round 18 in Richmond's win over Essendon and went on to hold his spot in the senior team for the remaining six games of the year.

With the majority of the playing group back together again, the silky-skilled forward is hopeful the side can continue its upward trajectory.

“I think everyone taking another step in their progression, we are all getting more comfortable playing together,” Hotton said.

“We should be able to make some really good improvements coming into 2026 and hopefully get some more wins next year.”

After successfully recovering from an ACL injury, Hotton excelled at the elite level, putting on an impressive showing against Collingwood in Round 20, recording 11 disposals, two tackles and two goals.

Hotton's focus is to stay available and continue to improve his game each week.

“To play some consistent footy and stay healthy as well,” he said.

“As a team, just to get some more wins on the board and make some good inroads to be a successful team in the future.”

Next season, he will be joined by his older brother Olli Hotton, who has signed with Richmond’s VFL list for 2026.

Hotton was asked in a fan Q&A how he would fare if he were to compete with his brother one-on-one.

“It depends, if it is in the air, he will probably win, he is a bit stronger than me, so he could probably push me out, but if the ball is on the ground, I think I would be quicker than him getting to it,” Hotton said.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1929010/hotton-hopeful-for-2026-successes