http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-11-09/tigers-keen-to-keep-shopping-early .
. Richardson explained Richmond’s philosophy going into the 2015 National Draft . . .“You tend to pick best player when it comes to an early pick, a first round pick. But, having said that, there are a couple of small forwards around that range that might come into consideration,” he said.
WIth those words..'.best available...small forwards"... reckon its down to the following players...
Clayton Oliver (Murray Bushies)- 187cm / 86kg A contested beast with a thirst to hit the scoreboard Strengths (Stoppages, One on one contested marking situations, Hits the scoreboard, Tackling) Weaknesses (Not the quickest player, Skills aren’t elite) Played 2 VFL with us in 2015- averaged 15 possies
Callum Ah Chee (South Fremantle)182 cm/ 71 kg - A quick and agile forward, brilliant speed and combines that with excellent foot skills to be a damaging run-and-carry player-jumps high, runs the 20-metre sprint in 2.88 seconds and can turn a game with his class in the midfield and across half-forwardStrengths (Short/Mid range kicking, composure, goal sense, vertical leap, speed) Weaknesses (Consistency, work rate)
Jade Gresham (Northern Knights) 177cm/74kgs- pocket rocket ball magnet, great around stoppages and with a fantastic eye for goal. Strengths (Leadership- Captain Northern Knights, Decision making, Clearances, Agility) Weaknesses (Height). Will we take another Northern Knight to add to the Cotch, Grimes, Vlas, Lennon club?
HARLEY BALIC (Sandringham Dragons) - 187cm/80kg -high half-forward who is just as able to rotate through the midfield, potential to become a quality goal-kicking midfielder; goes hard at the ball, but complements his game by easing through traffic and producing some more freakish moments . He marks well above his head, kicks goals and can be used in the midfield and enjoys throwing himself into the fray.
Rhys Mathieson (Geelong Falcons) 183cm/79kg- strong grunt midfielder that does his best work in and under the pack. Strengths (Endurance Workrate Leadership Kicks goals) Weaknesses (Doesn’t always take the time he should with his disposal)