List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft - The Final Countdown

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Adjust your ranks

Phillipou from 19 to 119

 

[THE THIN MAN]

Every club's best 23​

for 2026 after the AFL Trade Period
Matthew Forrest, Josh Barnes, Callum Dick, Lachlan McKirdy, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Eliza Reilly

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RICHMOND​

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B: N.Vlastuin, B.Miller, N.Broad
HB: J.Short, N.Balta, T.Brown
C: J.Trezise, D.Prestia, S.Banks
HF: J.Ross, J.Faull, S.Lalor
F: S.Green, T.Lynch, T.Hotton
FOLL: T.Nankervis, T.Taranto, J.Hopper
I/C: L.Trainor, J.Smillie, J.Clarke, S.Campbell, H.Armstrong

Depth: R.Mansell, M.Rioli, T.Sonsie, T.Dow, T.Sims, J.Gibcus
Ins: Patrick Retschko (Geelong)
Outs: Tylar Young (West Coast), Jacob Bauer (delisted), Jacob Blight (delisted), Mate Colina (delisted), Jacob Koschitzke (delisted), [PLAYERCARD]Kamdyn McIntosh[/PLAYERCARD] (delisted)

2025 draft picks: 3, 4, 38
The Tigers backed in their youth rather than targeting free agents this off-season, but landed Patrick Retschko from Geelong for a late pick. Top-10 draftee Josh Smillie is the only of last year’s monster draft haul to not debut last season, but a full summer would have him ready to go. The young core is here, and will be complemented in November with two elite talents with the No.3 and No.4 draft picks.

 

[tiger_tough]

What’s his name?

David Rodan.

 

[partycorolla]

CDT now 206cm

That changes it for me... now I still wouldn't draft him at 3 or 4 but I'd think about it.

 

[bigstyletiger]

On the proviso that the Eagles pick as many expect Duursma and CDT, what two combo options would you like at our picks 3 & 4

I like Option 1 personally, Robey, the big-bodied mid who can also roll forward. Grjl a mid who is quick, attacks the contest hard and can start as a hard-running defender.

Second would be Option 5, Sharp, who is a bit undervalued on here. He is a hard-working mid with good leadership qualities. I have Grjl in both combos provides another element to the midfield who can also play as a defender.

1. Robey & Grjl
2. Robey & Sharp
3. Robey & Cumming
4. Robey & Taylor
5. Sharp & Grjl
6. Sharp & Cumming
7. Sharp & Taylor
8. Taylor & Grjl
9. Taylor & Cumming
10. Grjl & Cumming

Option 1 and 3 would be my preferences I think at this stage..sharp I wouldn't take in the top ten so not in my calculations.

 

[partycorolla]

Every club's best 23​

for 2026 after the AFL Trade Period
Matthew Forrest, Josh Barnes, Callum Dick, Lachlan McKirdy, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Eliza Reilly

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RICHMOND​

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B: N.Vlastuin, B.Miller, N.Broad
HB: J.Short, N.Balta, T.Brown
C: J.Trezise, D.Prestia, S.Banks
HF: J.Ross, J.Faull, S.Lalor
F: S.Green, T.Lynch, T.Hotton
FOLL: T.Nankervis, T.Taranto, J.Hopper
I/C: L.Trainor, J.Smillie, J.Clarke, S.Campbell, H.Armstrong

Depth: R.Mansell, M.Rioli, T.Sonsie, T.Dow, T.Sims, J.Gibcus
Ins: Patrick Retschko (Geelong)
Outs: Tylar Young (West Coast), Jacob Bauer (delisted), Jacob Blight (delisted), Mate Colina (delisted), Jacob Koschitzke (delisted), Kamdyn McIntosh (delisted)

2025 draft picks: 3, 4, 38
The Tigers backed in their youth rather than targeting free agents this off-season, but landed Patrick Retschko from Geelong for a late pick. Top-10 draftee Josh Smillie is the only of last year’s monster draft haul to not debut last season, but a full summer would have him ready to go. The young core is here, and will be complemented in November with two elite talents with the No.3 and No.4 draft picks.

Judson Clarke has recovered from his 3rd ACL pretty quickly... Think Mansell will be in his spot.
I think Seth Campbell plays in front of Steely Green
Think Gibcus plays in front of anyone you want (assuming he is fit)
No second ruck in that team either unless Balta is going to ruck from CHB (he won't).
I think Retschko will get game time in 2026... is he going to be a starter or best 23... not yet convinced but he'll get an opportunity.

 

[Tackle Bag]

Every club's best 23​

for 2026 after the AFL Trade Period
Matthew Forrest, Josh Barnes, Callum Dick, Lachlan McKirdy, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Eliza Reilly

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RICHMOND​

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B: N.Vlastuin, B.Miller, N.Broad
HB: J.Short, N.Balta, T.Brown
C: J.Trezise, D.Prestia, S.Banks
HF: J.Ross, J.Faull, S.Lalor
F: S.Green, T.Lynch, T.Hotton
FOLL: T.Nankervis, T.Taranto, J.Hopper
I/C: L.Trainor, J.Smillie, J.Clarke, S.Campbell, H.Armstrong

Depth: R.Mansell, M.Rioli, T.Sonsie, T.Dow, T.Sims, J.Gibcus
Ins: Patrick Retschko (Geelong)
Outs: Tylar Young (West Coast), Jacob Bauer (delisted), Jacob Blight (delisted), Mate Colina (delisted), Jacob Koschitzke (delisted), Kamdyn McIntosh (delisted)

2025 draft picks: 3, 4, 38
The Tigers backed in their youth rather than targeting free agents this off-season, but landed Patrick Retschko from Geelong for a late pick. Top-10 draftee Josh Smillie is the only of last year’s monster draft haul to not debut last season, but a full summer would have him ready to go. The young core is here, and will be complemented in November with two elite talents with the No.3 and No.4 draft picks.

If we start next season with Prestia, hopper, Taranto starting onball then Yze has no idea.

 

[tiger_tough]

Where the farks McAuliffe?

 

[mad_tiggy911]

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Had similar over my ears once.

 

[SMILLIE]

Where the farks McAuliffe?

Playing golf

 

[Coach_Required]

Where the farks McAuliffe?

We have to make this draft count because we aren't getting the top picks in 2026 lol

Too much talent on the list already

 

[Drunken Wookie]

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[THE_GUN]

We have to make this draft count because we aren't getting the top picks in 2026 lol

Too much talent on the list already

We will have another top 4 pick next year and possibly top 2

 

[spky1234]

We will have another top 4 pick next year and possibly top 2

Where's the second pick coming from?

 

[Madtiger2006]

Gotta grab Robey.
Could choose any of 5 or 6 players for the next pick. Speedy mid with good skill. Kellaway with the third pick

 

[Madtiger2006]

I think I like Cumming most after Robey

 

[Le RickyBobby]

I think I like Cumming most after Robey

Cumming has the potential to be the best player in this draft. It'll be interesting to see how we rank these players. If WC take CDT and Duursma it'll leave us with Cumming, Robey, Grlj, Sharp. I'd personally like to see us take Cumming at 3 leave Robey on the board and if Essendon blow their top for him slide back and pick up another 1st round pick.

 

[bigstyletiger]

I think I like Cumming most after Robey

I think Robey and Cumming are my two favourite mids after Duursma. Looking at our young mids in Lalor, Smillie, Hotton and you could maybe add Macauliffe to the list, we need running power (the transition mid) which makes me think if we take Robey we should probably pair him with Grjl - that's if they are pretty similar in the club's rankings.

 

[Madtiger2006]

I don’t trust the Duursmas. Been mediocre so far. WC take him thanks

 

[fargothegreat]

I think Robey and Cumming are my two favourite mids after Duursma. Looking at our young mids in Lalor, Smillie, Hotton and you could maybe add Macauliffe to the list, we need running power (the transition mid) which makes me think if we take Robey we should probably pair him with Grjl - that's if they are pretty similar in the club's rankings.

Cumming also has similar attributes with speed and endurance. Could also be that transition type mid or high half forward.

Grlj's contested game concerns me quite a bit. Doesn't win the ball on the inside much, getting most of his disposals in chains on the outside. Might struggle to translate his game to a midfield role at AFL level, and doesn't really have a game built for finals footy.

 

[Madtiger2006]

I think Robey and Cumming are my two favourite mids after Duursma. Looking at our young mids in Lalor, Smillie, Hotton and you could maybe add Macauliffe to the list, we need running power (the transition mid) which makes me think if we take Robey we should probably pair him with Grjl - that's if they are pretty similar in the club's rankings.

Yeah we will need some smaller mids. Cummings, Kellaway and Retschko should be pretty handy. Another one next year. Robey will fit in well

 

[Madtiger2006]

Cumming has the potential to be the best player in this draft. It'll be interesting to see how we rank these players. If WC take CDT and Duursma it'll leave us with Cumming, Robey, Grlj, Sharp. I'd personally like to see us take Cumming at 3 leave Robey on the board and if Essendon blow their top for him slide back and pick up another 1st round pick.

Originally I had Cumming and Lindsay. But bolter Robey has changed my thoughts

 

[_RT_]

Current Depth Chart heading into the draft



Thought this would be a handy resource for posters when looking at areas we need to address heading into the draft. I've still got Dow and Sonsie on the chart as they are both technically still Richmond players.

Looking at this we clearly need ruck and midfield depth. Even though our midfield look deep on paper Prestia is likely in his last year and Dow & Sonsie could be delisted, which certainly opens up some spots for the younger players to push themselves into. The favourite midfield option at the moment seems to be Robey, with Grlj & Cumming next in line, followed by Sharp. Any combination of the 4 would certainly add to our midfield group. With Kellaway another midfield option to possibly join us later in the draft we will definitely be covered in the midfield.

Taking CDT at 3 or 4 if he is on the board would certainly help our ruck depth but the club may still be thinking that Ryan(despite the thoughts of the majority of the posters here) is next in line with Sims likely to play as a ruck/forward moving forward as the 2nd ruck, then there is OHB who by all reports was close to a debut towards the end of the 2024 season. It's certainly going to be an interesting decision for Hartley & Geischen come draft night if WCE overlook him.

Another option that is much discussed on here is the possibility of trading back and acquiring more picks later in the first round, which would allow us to bring in even more talent to keep building up the depth of young talent we have on our list, but that would definitely require the delisting on Dow and/or Sonsie to accommodate that plan of attack.

 

[Madtiger2006]

You still have Bauer there

 

[Toadvine]

noobermensch are there any Grlj playing midfield games you could clip? Or did his coach never really give him the opportunity?