Player Watch #33 Patrick Retschko

[Mr Unbelievable]

 

[Bird Man]

 

[kozi]

Mad tigers supporter, as his dad. Big tank, worth a late punt. senior list spot so interesting where this leaves Sonsie & Dow…

Good change seeing as we’ve been against players who grew up actual tiges supporters playing for us. Bont still goes for richmond

 

[captain cotch 9]

This screams Ollie Grant

 

[ROYCY HART A TRUE CHF]

No problem

No problem with his kicking in those highlights. Can also take a decent grab.

 

[Coach_Required]

Kid is a unit, strong through the hips.

Why did the cats let him go? Was he too young?

 

[nugget_12]

Welcome! Was surprised by this but I trust the club. We’ve had good history with players like this in Lambo and Shorty!

Skills look quite good in the highlights on the club site.

 

[kozi]

Rookie Me Central write up on Patrick

A strong preseason had Patrick Retschko's name on everybody's lips, with the hard-running utility primed to make a significant step in his top-age campaign. He ended up performing strongly across multiple levels, proving a mainstay for Vic Metro, Oakleigh Chargers, and Carey Grammar.

Retschko's running ability is just about second to none. He would be seen warming up by running laps of the field, already getting a couple of kilometres under his belt before adding another 15 in-game. It translates to relentless outside run which creates enormous transitional drive.

A 6:07 2km time trial only confirmed his elite endurance at the state draft combine. That kind of base meant his game would be applicable to a variety of roles this season. Starting on the wing, he also had a go running off half-back and through midfield, where his rests would be spent up forward.

Retschko has the size to impact at stoppages and around the ground, often taking strong overhead grabs. He could perhaps enhance the defensive side of his game with more pressure acts and the like, especially if he is to play down back. Kicking on the run is another improvement area, as his execution tends to waver.

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Summary:

- Running beast and a decent size

- can’t kick or tackle

 

[Charlie Pannam]

I like it, the list needs more hard running mids, hb and wings.
A couple more hard running mids in the ND/RD and the list is suddenly looking a lot more balanced.
Retschko is obviously a bit of a long shot, but he’s well worth the punt. Sometimes guys like this turn out to be great role players

 

[The Mighty]

I like it, the list needs more hard running mids, hb and wings.
A couple more hard running mids in the ND/RD and the list is suddenly looking a lot more balanced.
Retschko is obviously a bit of a long shot, but he’s well worth the punt. Sometimes guys like this turn out to be great role players

Yep Tigers need rum and pace.

And X factor.

Robey and Gorilla in the ND

 

[The Mighty]

Is this kid a Wingman we need decent wingmen, not Ross Trezise and Ralphsmith ffs.

 

[TJTIGER]

Yep Tigers need rum and pace.

And X factor.

Robey and Gorilla in the ND

Who's Gorilla?

 

[energyquant]

Geez, highlights package is solid!

 

[Coach_Required]

Mad tigers supporter, as his dad. Big tank, worth a late punt. senior list spot so interesting where this leaves Sonsie & Dow…

Gunna take Smillie under his wing and train the house down over summer.

 

[Ballin]

I like it, the list needs more hard running mids, hb and wings.
A couple more hard running mids in the ND/RD and the list is suddenly looking a lot more balanced.
Retschko is obviously a bit of a long shot, but he’s well worth the punt. Sometimes guys like this turn out to be great role players

Kamdyn replacement

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Who's Gorilla?

Sam Grlj perhaps?

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Yep Tigers need rum and pace.

And X factor.

Robey and Gorilla in the ND

You can just see Blair addressing our weaknesses in a methodical way . picks like Retschko and top end talent via ND, takes all types to build a premiership list from scratch.
Should be able to add some elite runners in the ND, Gorilla for starters

 

[Ballin]

Gunna take Smillie under his wing and train the house down over summer.

Patrick has a PB for 2km of 5.30 ... was the U13 Australian Champion over 800m ... but can play football as well as run ... his debut for Oakleigh Chargers as a bottom age player he racked up 41 disposals ... a wingman that can run, win his own ball and take a pack mark... that's special

 

[Foley#41]

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Boy I am showing my age. Classic 99

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Barbara Feldon very welcome on this board - she likes her Tigers!

 

[Brick Loosener]

Welcome Repco.

 

[BillHickman]

SHocking confiscated Retschko's free paddock and cow on his way out the door

 

[Elgreedo]

My Patrick Retschko awareness is greatly improved in recent times.

 

[Barunga Bullet]

Never heard of him but I love this move. 19yo, great runner and has lots of development in him. Obviously we've been watching him for awhile. Low risk with potentially high upside.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Looks good in the highlights and his numbers are also good, a consistent performer.

Retschko, a 186cm midfielder with a strong athletic background, spent the 2025 season with the Cats after being selected in the 2024 Rookie Draft.

The Oakleigh Chargers/Caulfield Grammar product averaged 21.5 disposals across 18 matches at VFL level this season, including a 30-disposal performance in Round 20.

Impressively, the 19-year-old amassed 20 touches or more in 12 of his matches. He also booted 13 goals and averaged two tackles per game.

The hard-running utility who has the size to impact at both stoppage and around the ground recorded a standout time of 6:07 in the 2km time trial at the AFL Draft Combine last year.

An elite endurance athlete with the ability to impact at both stoppage and around the ground

Watch what Patrick Retschko will bring to Tigerland

 

[jesterx]

now we gotta get the Cotton Off