Player Watch #14 Tim Taranto - 2026 Vice Captain

[JackNah_8]

Suck it up Tim Tam you got seven years for $750k and you signed off on it . So man up and earn your keep as you’re not a little kid.

His choice to leave gws, or he could request a trade.

 

[bd3_]

I think the interview was given when they reported Louie was signing another year extension and to promote staff from within.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

People reading so much into a 2 minute video clip.

heck moi

 

[panatha1908]

His choice to leave gws, or he could request a trade.

I get the dejected thing. It was his choice to come, and part of that is returning to melbourne for family reasons. Did other clubs want him and were they able to get him? But when he came he probably thought we would stay up like Geelong. That was the line. But it's sport it doesn't always work out. He is welcome to bring 2 firsts from a club in contention that wants him.

 

[Mr Magic]

I get the dejected thing. It was his choice to come, and part of that is returning to melbourne for family reasons. Did other clubs want him and were they able to get him? But when he came he probably thought we would stay up like Geelong. That was the line. But it's sport it doesn't always work out. He is welcome to bring 2 firsts from a club in contention that wants him.

I have nothing against Taranto chasing premierships at other clubs closer to the now.


Is anyone stopping him investigating trade options?

I like to be flexible, he can go to a club and come back again when we are more developed if he wants. I am not a fan of holding players in a prison of sorts but the club and team should not be exploited. I do not feel TT should be obligated to stay necessarily when their are suitable options elsewhere where he gets what he wants and the club gets what we want. Cannot see why RFC would not be accommodating provided we are not bent over by hyenas

 

[TigerTime17]

Gee, some of you campaigners are a tough crowd to please. I see nothing wrong with what Tim said. He sounded committed to improving himself and the team.

Make the man captain.

 

[Mr Magic]

Gee, some of you campaigners are a tough crowd to please. I see nothing wrong with what Tim said. He sounded committed to improving himself and the team.

Make the man captain.

nothing to do with tough, Tim and us are here to win premierships surely?? If Tim has a better chance to achieve it elsewhere why not? Not like he would be shut out, he could come back

it is hard for us to be contending in the next few years if most are realistic. Even JR mentioned the cycle of footy in the media, the system is built that way, despite Geelong's attempts

 

[JackNah_8]

I get the dejected thing. It was his choice to come, and part of that is returning to melbourne for family reasons. Did other clubs want him and were they able to get him? But when he came he probably thought we would stay up like Geelong. That was the line. But it's sport it doesn't always work out. He is welcome to bring 2 firsts from a club in contention that wants him.

We also thought we would be like Geelong and hardwick sold them a dream. Big risk.

 

[SplintWhisky]

Leaders are the face of the club. To essentially be talking like this to supporters is not a good look.

So long as the players don't enact violence or engage in any illegal behaviour, I really don't care how they talk to the public, let alone the fans.

But that is just me and to be honest, I am ambivalent to the feelings and desires of like 99.99% of the human population.

 

[lizard man]

Clubs are coming for Taranto? This is scary

 

[Morro]

Clubs are coming for Taranto? This is scary

Would take the godfather of all offers.

He is exactly what North need, pick 2 and a future first with something back is the only way I would listen

 

[lizard man]

Would take the godfather of all offers.

He is exactly what North need, pick 2 and a future first with something back is the only way I would listen

We won’t have a team if Taranto leaves along with the others

 

[Coach_Required]

We won’t have a team if Taranto leaves along with the others

We dont have a team now.

Australian under 18's team will be joining in 2025, wearing yellow & black and using our name.

 

[Danog]

Clubs are coming for Taranto? This is scary

The article has nothing of substance. It's just re-iterating all of the maybes and putting out a hypothetical.

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Richmond has begun talks on deals which will deliver the club an historic package of early draft picks to help turbocharge the Tigers’ rebuild.

The Tigers are preparing to secure a suite of seven early choices which could see Adem Yze’s men hold selections 1, 6, 10, 14, 18, 20 and 24 by the trade deadline next Wednesday night.

Richmond also secured pick 42 as free agency compensation for Jack Graham’s exit but that could be swept up in a swap with Brisbane to nab the Lions’ pick 20.

The Herald Sun revealed on Tuesday the Tigers had received an end-of-second round compensation pick for Graham’s move to West Coast on a four-year deal as an unrestricted free agent.

The Lions are eager to off-load pick 20 for a suite of later selections such as the Tigers’ cluster of second and third-round picks to help Brisbane bank points for father-son jet Levi Ashcroft and academy prospect Sam Marshall.

The Tigers will snare pick six (as a minimum) for Daniel Rioli (Gold Coast), pick 14 for Liam Baker (West Coast), and look set to land 10 and 18 for Shai Bolton (Fremantle).

The deals will put the Tigers in an extraordinary position to hand-pick its next wave of young stars in one hit although Richmond will look to trade at least one of the picks into next year.

List boss Blair Hartley has begun talks with the Suns, Dockers and Eagles on the deals which could trickle into next week as the finer details and lesser pick swaps are thrashed out.

The situation makes the Tigers’ premiership talent expert the busiest man in football over the next eight days as he looks to lay the foundation for the club’s next shot at a premiership.

But the Tigers’ dealings will also involve other clubs as well, as Melbourne is looking to trade a future pick with either Richmond or Fremantle to give the Demons another first-round choice.

The Demons already hold the number five selection after a dismal year on and off field.

Gold Coast is prepared to hand over pick six for best-and-fairest winner Rioli as part of an exchange which bears resemblance to Adelaide’s move on Izak Rankine for pick five two years ago.

The Suns could also look to involve a future first-round pick in a deal as the Suns prepare to send Jack Lukosius to Port Adelaide in exchange for the Power’s top selection next year.

The Dockers are well-placed to hand over 10 and 18 for Bolton who has shown tremendous upside but battled to produce his best form consistently in yellow and black.

Baker’s move to West Coast looks straightforward as the Eagles wait to receive pick 14 from Hawthorn for Tom Barrass and hand then on to Richmond for Baker.

The Eagles also want a secondary pick such as a future second-rounder to give up Barrass to Waverley where he is expected to help make the Hawks a top-four contender alongside departed Saints’ backman Josh Battle.

Barrass, who is regarded as one of the best defenders in the league, turned 29 on Tuesday.

While the Hawks are on the up, the departure of four of the Tigers’ best players will leave the club exposed on the field next year and the clear favourite for the wooden spoon.

It will put the onus on key recruits Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper to carry a huge load in the midfield after joining the club at the end of 2022 to be part of a premiership push.

The Tigers gave up picks 12 and 19 for Taranto and a future first-rounder and pick 31 for Hopper.

Clubs are expected to make longshot plays for the two midfielders next year who both lobbed at Punt Rd on lucrative seven-year deals.

The pair have said they are committed to the Richmond rebuild but that faith could be tested if the losses mount next year.

By: Jay Clark

 

[captain cotch 9]

The article has nothing of substance. It's just re-iterating all of the maybes and putting out a hypothetical.

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Richmond has begun talks on deals which will deliver the club an historic package of early draft picks to help turbocharge the Tigers’ rebuild.

The Tigers are preparing to secure a suite of seven early choices which could see Adem Yze’s men hold selections 1, 6, 10, 14, 18, 20 and 24 by the trade deadline next Wednesday night.

Richmond also secured pick 42 as free agency compensation for Jack Graham’s exit but that could be swept up in a swap with Brisbane to nab the Lions’ pick 20.

The Herald Sun revealed on Tuesday the Tigers had received an end-of-second round compensation pick for Graham’s move to West Coast on a four-year deal as an unrestricted free agent.

The Lions are eager to off-load pick 20 for a suite of later selections such as the Tigers’ cluster of second and third-round picks to help Brisbane bank points for father-son jet Levi Ashcroft and academy prospect Sam Marshall.

The Tigers will snare pick six (as a minimum) for Daniel Rioli (Gold Coast), pick 14 for Liam Baker (West Coast), and look set to land 10 and 18 for Shai Bolton (Fremantle).

The deals will put the Tigers in an extraordinary position to hand-pick its next wave of young stars in one hit although Richmond will look to trade at least one of the picks into next year.

List boss Blair Hartley has begun talks with the Suns, Dockers and Eagles on the deals which could trickle into next week as the finer details and lesser pick swaps are thrashed out.

The situation makes the Tigers’ premiership talent expert the busiest man in football over the next eight days as he looks to lay the foundation for the club’s next shot at a premiership.

But the Tigers’ dealings will also involve other clubs as well, as Melbourne is looking to trade a future pick with either Richmond or Fremantle to give the Demons another first-round choice.

The Demons already hold the number five selection after a dismal year on and off field.

Gold Coast is prepared to hand over pick six for best-and-fairest winner Rioli as part of an exchange which bears resemblance to Adelaide’s move on Izak Rankine for pick five two years ago.

The Suns could also look to involve a future first-round pick in a deal as the Suns prepare to send Jack Lukosius to Port Adelaide in exchange for the Power’s top selection next year.

The Dockers are well-placed to hand over 10 and 18 for Bolton who has shown tremendous upside but battled to produce his best form consistently in yellow and black.

Baker’s move to West Coast looks straightforward as the Eagles wait to receive pick 14 from Hawthorn for Tom Barrass and hand then on to Richmond for Baker.

The Eagles also want a secondary pick such as a future second-rounder to give up Barrass to Waverley where he is expected to help make the Hawks a top-four contender alongside departed Saints’ backman Josh Battle.

Barrass, who is regarded as one of the best defenders in the league, turned 29 on Tuesday.

While the Hawks are on the up, the departure of four of the Tigers’ best players will leave the club exposed on the field next year and the clear favourite for the wooden spoon.

It will put the onus on key recruits Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper to carry a huge load in the midfield after joining the club at the end of 2022 to be part of a premiership push.

The Tigers gave up picks 12 and 19 for Taranto and a future first-rounder and pick 31 for Hopper.

Clubs are expected to make longshot plays for the two midfielders next year who both lobbed at Punt Rd on lucrative seven-year deals.

The pair have said they are committed to the Richmond rebuild but that faith could be tested if the losses mount next year.

By: Jay Clark

Jay Clark is in bad form.
Trash article

 

[tunksy]

Clubs are coming for Taranto? This is scary

You’d tell them to bugger off. Can’t lose all our experience

 

[db26]

We're do we sign if it's a top 15 pick I'll do it can't kick and was underwhelming this season.

 

[DickieKnee]

We're do we sign if it's a top 15 pick I'll do it can't kick and was underwhelming this season.

Where do we get somebody better right now for pick 15?
A midfield stacked with first year players no matter how highly rated will get smashed every week in the AFL.

 

[Boxo004]

We're do we sign if it's a top 15 pick I'll do it can't kick and was underwhelming this season.

Considering he missed half of it injured the games he did play he was more then serviceable

 

[db26]

Where do we get somebody better right now for pick 15?
A midfield stacked with first year players no matter how highly rated will get smashed every week in the AFL.

We got Hopper in there.

 

[db26]

Considering he missed half of it injured the games he did play he was more then serviceable

Serviceable for player cost us 2 first rounds is underwhelming I'll cut my loses.

 

[59Stanley]

Yes please this guy is the biggest butcher in the afl literally hopeless.
He is a big part of the problem not part of the solution.

 

[French Tiger]

We're do we sign if it's a top 15 pick I'll do it can't kick and was underwhelming this season.

One of the last players we can afford to leave now !

Was injured for a long period this year & we missed him big time. Who is going to be at the centre bounces next year , a bunch of kids ?


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[db26]

One of the last players we can afford to leave now !

Was injured for a long period this year & we missed him big time. Who is going to be at the centre bounces next year , a bunch of kids ?


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You need players who can kick a footy regardless who's at centre bounces.

 

[Punt Road Feral]

Was stiff to get a wrist injury and the start of a terrible run where we got absolutely smashed in his absence.

Seems pretty durable and that will be key for protecting our kids that we draft this off season into the future.

Unless it was a really good deal we need to retain him especially with who we will lose in the off season.