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Richmond Rant / Re: Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)
« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on January 22, 2026, 08:33:48 PM »Why is the Cats one of 2022 not already in there?
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Richmond Rant / Re: Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)
« Last post by one-eyed on January 22, 2026, 08:08:29 PM »Next up today: 17 - 21
21 - Hawthorn (2008)
20 - Sydney (2012)
19 - West Coast (2018) ....... No mention of the Eagles not being best team of that year.
18 - Melbourne (2012)
17 - Port Adelaide (2004)
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/20/kane-cornes-afl-premiership-rankings-2000-to-2025
21 - Hawthorn (2008)
20 - Sydney (2012)
19 - West Coast (2018) ....... No mention of the Eagles not being best team of that year.
18 - Melbourne (2012)
17 - Port Adelaide (2004)
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/20/kane-cornes-afl-premiership-rankings-2000-to-2025
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Richmond Rant / Prestia, May ask for Sorrento brawl charges to be withdrawn (HSun & Age)
« Last post by one-eyed on January 22, 2026, 08:02:55 PM »High‑profile AFL pair Dion Prestia and Steven May have called for charges over a Boxing Day Sorrento skirmish to be dropped, citing a witness who says they weren’t “physically present or involved in the fight.”
https://x.com/theheraldsun/status/2014163623237845161
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Prestia, May ask for Sorrento brawl charges to be withdrawn
By Peter Ryan and Emily Woods
The Age
January 22, 2026
Two AFL premiership players say they were not present during a brawl at a coastal town as they fight to have criminal charges withdrawn.
Richmond’s Dion Prestia, 33, and Melbourne’s Steven May, 34, appeared at Dromana Magistrates Court on Thursday via videolink for a brief hearing.
They were charged with criminal offences in October, about 10 months after a brawl on Point Nepean Road in Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
Police allege two groups were involved in an altercation about 2am on December 27, 2024, with two men taken to hospital with injuries.
Prestia has been charged on summons with recklessly causing serious injury, intentionally causing injury and affray.
May has been charged on summons with affray.
However, both players deny they were present during the brawl and proclaim their innocence.
Their lawyer Tony Hargreaves told the court on Thursday he had provided detailed written submissions to police setting out why the charges ought to be withdrawn.
This included a witness statement, which claims neither Prestia nor May were present during the fight, he said.
Hargreaves said Victoria Police were considering their submission and asked for the case to be adjourned to February for a contest mention.
Prosecutor Alex Turner said the matter had just been referred to his unit and agreed to the adjournment.
Prestia and May, who remain charged on summons, will face Frankston Magistrates Court on February 20.
The pair, who started their AFL careers together at Gold Coast, previously released statements through their clubs proclaiming their innocence.
“I was not involved in the fight. I was not even physically present when it apparently took place,” Prestia said, in a statement issued by Richmond in October.
“I deny that I am guilty of these offences and will strenuously defend these charges.”
Melbourne said May had advised them he was not involved, and he would “strongly defend” the charge in court.
Both AFL clubs are supportive of the players.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-stars-prestia-may-ask-for-sorrento-brawl-charges-to-be-withdrawn-20260122-p5nw91.html
https://x.com/theheraldsun/status/2014163623237845161
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Prestia, May ask for Sorrento brawl charges to be withdrawn
By Peter Ryan and Emily Woods
The Age
January 22, 2026
Two AFL premiership players say they were not present during a brawl at a coastal town as they fight to have criminal charges withdrawn.
Richmond’s Dion Prestia, 33, and Melbourne’s Steven May, 34, appeared at Dromana Magistrates Court on Thursday via videolink for a brief hearing.
They were charged with criminal offences in October, about 10 months after a brawl on Point Nepean Road in Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
Police allege two groups were involved in an altercation about 2am on December 27, 2024, with two men taken to hospital with injuries.
Prestia has been charged on summons with recklessly causing serious injury, intentionally causing injury and affray.
May has been charged on summons with affray.
However, both players deny they were present during the brawl and proclaim their innocence.
Their lawyer Tony Hargreaves told the court on Thursday he had provided detailed written submissions to police setting out why the charges ought to be withdrawn.
This included a witness statement, which claims neither Prestia nor May were present during the fight, he said.
Hargreaves said Victoria Police were considering their submission and asked for the case to be adjourned to February for a contest mention.
Prosecutor Alex Turner said the matter had just been referred to his unit and agreed to the adjournment.
Prestia and May, who remain charged on summons, will face Frankston Magistrates Court on February 20.
The pair, who started their AFL careers together at Gold Coast, previously released statements through their clubs proclaiming their innocence.
“I was not involved in the fight. I was not even physically present when it apparently took place,” Prestia said, in a statement issued by Richmond in October.
“I deny that I am guilty of these offences and will strenuously defend these charges.”
Melbourne said May had advised them he was not involved, and he would “strongly defend” the charge in court.
Both AFL clubs are supportive of the players.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-stars-prestia-may-ask-for-sorrento-brawl-charges-to-be-withdrawn-20260122-p5nw91.html
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Richmond Rant / Re: Injury update 2026
« Last post by one-eyed on January 22, 2026, 08:00:40 PM »Injury Hub: Who is set to return for your club in 2026?
By Jaiden Sciberras
SEN
22 Jan 2026
Great news for the Tigers, with young gun Sam Lalor back in full training off the back of his hamstring surgery in July. Likely to feature in Round 1, Lalor will be desperate for an injury-free run as he looks to establish himself as one of the competition's best young talents.
Speaking of young talents, Lalor's draftmate Josh Smillie remains in the mix for his long-awaited debut in 2026, however, he will have to wait a little while longer as he continues his rehab from quad surgery in November. A clean run, and Smillie could earn his first taste of AFL football in the early stages of the season, with the club aiming to have him back in full training by the end of January.
Mykelti Lefau has returned to full training, while Nick Vlastuin has hardly missed a beat off the back of his ankle surgery, returning to main training in a bid to return ahead of Round 1.
Defender Josh Gibcus has had a clean run off the back of his ACL injury in 2024, while Thomas Sims (foot) remains a doubt for Round 1.
Judson Clarke will have to wait to return as he continues to rehab his ACL.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/22/afl-2026-injury-hub-returning-players-your-clubs-injury-list
By Jaiden Sciberras
SEN
22 Jan 2026
Great news for the Tigers, with young gun Sam Lalor back in full training off the back of his hamstring surgery in July. Likely to feature in Round 1, Lalor will be desperate for an injury-free run as he looks to establish himself as one of the competition's best young talents.
Speaking of young talents, Lalor's draftmate Josh Smillie remains in the mix for his long-awaited debut in 2026, however, he will have to wait a little while longer as he continues his rehab from quad surgery in November. A clean run, and Smillie could earn his first taste of AFL football in the early stages of the season, with the club aiming to have him back in full training by the end of January.
Mykelti Lefau has returned to full training, while Nick Vlastuin has hardly missed a beat off the back of his ankle surgery, returning to main training in a bid to return ahead of Round 1.
Defender Josh Gibcus has had a clean run off the back of his ACL injury in 2024, while Thomas Sims (foot) remains a doubt for Round 1.
Judson Clarke will have to wait to return as he continues to rehab his ACL.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2026/01/22/afl-2026-injury-hub-returning-players-your-clubs-injury-list
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Richmond Rant / Re: Mykelti Lefau [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on January 22, 2026, 07:58:23 PM »Lefau 'all in' on 2026 hopes
Mykelti Lefau is using his injury setbacks as motivation to crack back into Richmond's best line-up.
By Anna Pavlou
RichmondFC.com.au
Jan 22, 2026
As the 2026 season quickly approaches, Mykelti Lefau knows he finally has an uninterrupted chance to prove himself in a budding Richmond forward line.
After being sidelined for half of his debut season and almost all of last year, the 27-year-old is ready for a crack at cementing a spot in attack
Reduced to just one game last season at AFL level on return from his ACL injury, in which he injured his calf, you'd forgive the key forward for potentially losing some drive and love of the game.
"It was a tough year, I was off for a bit with the injuries," Lefau told Channel 7.
But Lefau refused to let his latest injury setback stop him from getting fit and going again in 2026.
In fact, it's given the 11-gamer a chance to work closely with veteran Richmond forward, Tom Lynch, on becoming a more dynamic force in front of goal.
"It gives you the time to fine-tune the things you really need to work on," Lefau said.
"Especially for me, a developing player in the AFL system, you just get to learn around the boys like Lynchy, just watching extra vision."
For Lefau, who was picked up on the eve of the 2024 season via the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP), he is utilising his extended time away from the main stage to draw inspiration from the beginning of his career.
"The first year as an SSP, I was cracking in and I left no stone unturned," he said.
"To be back in that position to fight for my spot again, it's really good."
As for what lies ahead for the Tigers, Lefau is "all in" for what promises to be an exciting season.
"There's going to be no pressure, but everyone's seen from (Adem) Yze that we want to go all in this season. That's our focus for the season, going all in and playing how we want to play," he said.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1946023/lefau-all-in-on-2026-hopes
Mykelti Lefau is using his injury setbacks as motivation to crack back into Richmond's best line-up.
By Anna Pavlou
RichmondFC.com.au
Jan 22, 2026
As the 2026 season quickly approaches, Mykelti Lefau knows he finally has an uninterrupted chance to prove himself in a budding Richmond forward line.
After being sidelined for half of his debut season and almost all of last year, the 27-year-old is ready for a crack at cementing a spot in attack
Reduced to just one game last season at AFL level on return from his ACL injury, in which he injured his calf, you'd forgive the key forward for potentially losing some drive and love of the game.
"It was a tough year, I was off for a bit with the injuries," Lefau told Channel 7.
But Lefau refused to let his latest injury setback stop him from getting fit and going again in 2026.
In fact, it's given the 11-gamer a chance to work closely with veteran Richmond forward, Tom Lynch, on becoming a more dynamic force in front of goal.
"It gives you the time to fine-tune the things you really need to work on," Lefau said.
"Especially for me, a developing player in the AFL system, you just get to learn around the boys like Lynchy, just watching extra vision."
For Lefau, who was picked up on the eve of the 2024 season via the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP), he is utilising his extended time away from the main stage to draw inspiration from the beginning of his career.
"The first year as an SSP, I was cracking in and I left no stone unturned," he said.
"To be back in that position to fight for my spot again, it's really good."
As for what lies ahead for the Tigers, Lefau is "all in" for what promises to be an exciting season.
"There's going to be no pressure, but everyone's seen from (Adem) Yze that we want to go all in this season. That's our focus for the season, going all in and playing how we want to play," he said.
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1946023/lefau-all-in-on-2026-hopes
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Richmond Rant / Re: Jacob Bauer [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on January 22, 2026, 07:56:19 PM »Former Tiger Jacob Bauer has joined the Australian Kicking Academy pursuing a college football career in America.
Go to 1:30 min mark: https://x.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/2014249185311142345
https://x.com/XanderMcGuire7/status/2013888494326947871
Go to 1:30 min mark: https://x.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/2014249185311142345
https://x.com/XanderMcGuire7/status/2013888494326947871
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Richmond Rant / Re: Richmond AFLW team [merged]
« Last post by one-eyed on January 22, 2026, 07:54:43 PM »Richmond will enter the 2026 AFLW season with 11 players acquired via trades, the most in the competition.
AFLW Draft: 12 (16th most)
Trade: 11 (most)
Rookie list: 2 (equal eighth most)
Free Agency/Expansion/Priority: 4 (seventh most)
Replacement: 1 (equal seventh most)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460672/how-your-club-built-its-aflw-list
AFLW Draft: 12 (16th most)
Trade: 11 (most)
Rookie list: 2 (equal eighth most)
Free Agency/Expansion/Priority: 4 (seventh most)
Replacement: 1 (equal seventh most)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460672/how-your-club-built-its-aflw-list
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Richmond Rant / Re: Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)
« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on January 22, 2026, 03:01:07 PM »Damo, the main issue I have with this rating based on his criteria was that it was our third flag, was back to back and won away from the G.
Can’t fluke 3 flags.
These are all criteria he has used to evaluate the talent.
All fair enough
But I still think we were the best team in 2018, 18w 4l and 136%, finishing two games clear on top. In 2020 we won 12 from 17 and finished third on the ladder. Then lost week one of the finals and scraped home in the prelim.
By Kane’s assessment in 2020 and having us ranked low because he didn’t think we were the best , one would hope he assesses 2018 low because of the same reasoning.
On that logic alone, Eagles 2018 flag has to be behind our 2020 one. I would throw in Swans and Eagles in 2005 and 2006 as well. Even Port 2004 and Cats in 2022, for all of the hoopla of their h and a record, it didn’t stack up when it mattered
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Richmond Rant / Re: Kane Cornes rates the last 26 AFL premiers (SEN)
« Last post by Tiger Khosh on January 22, 2026, 02:17:15 PM »We were the best team in it all 3 years.
2017 and 2019 by the time finals rolled around we were demolishing opponents. The only game that was closish was the 19 prelim against the cats, even then comfortably out ran them in the second half.
2020 was actually the closest we were to the chasing pack, combination of playing outside of VIC, shortened quarters and just the glory days coming to an end I reckon. Lost qualifying final, comfortable win in semi final, very close prelim and then a similar story vs Geelong in the granny where we just overran them in the 2nd half.
2017 and 2019 by the time finals rolled around we were demolishing opponents. The only game that was closish was the 19 prelim against the cats, even then comfortably out ran them in the second half.
2020 was actually the closest we were to the chasing pack, combination of playing outside of VIC, shortened quarters and just the glory days coming to an end I reckon. Lost qualifying final, comfortable win in semi final, very close prelim and then a similar story vs Geelong in the granny where we just overran them in the 2nd half.
