List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft

[tigs2010]

Elijah Tsatas went from 11 touches to 34… I wouldn’t touch him with 10’ft pole.

I’ve said the ball use and decision making is well below last years top 7, XLindsay and MReid.

Duursma is a great grab, really athletic but his decision making and ball use is highly inconsistent, with the stand rule I want players who use the ball well. I agree that Duursma is probably the best prospect this year or Greeves. But my god do they miss a shit tonne of easy kicks and handballs. Sharp is much better than both but doesn’t have their ceiling.

You can knock Twomeys comment all you want, but he’s just parroting what he is hearing from recruiters and the fact is they’re the ones saying it’s not as good a top end, and they’re the ones still picking FOS top 3 in a better draft class.

Edit: Will add, I posted about two weeks ago I’d take 1-7, Lindsay and Reid before anyone in this draft. I’ve been down on this classes decision making since the futures game compared to what I saw last year.

Agreed, better to just take a ruck imo

 

[Calcium Man]

Agreed, better to just take a ruck imo

The worst part is I’m starting to come around to taking CDT as he probably has the highest ceiling. But would be nice if he could take a down the line mark.

 

[Coach_Required]

The worst part is I’m starting to come around to taking CDT as he probably has the highest ceiling. But would be nice if he could take a down the line mark.

True we need a new whipping boy for when he doesn't perform in his first season of footy.

 

[T4P]

Elijah Tsatas went from 11 touches to 34… I wouldn’t touch him with 10’ft pole.

I’ve said the ball use and decision making is well below last years top 7, XLindsay and MReid.

Duursma is a great grab, really athletic but his decision making and ball use is highly inconsistent, with the stand rule I want players who use the ball well. I agree that Duursma is probably the best prospect this year or Greeves. But my god do they miss a shit tonne of easy kicks and handballs. Sharp is much better than both but doesn’t have their ceiling.

You can knock Twomeys comment all you want, but he’s just parroting what he is hearing from recruiters and the fact is they’re the ones saying it’s not as good a top end, and they’re the ones still picking FOS top 3 in a better draft class.

Edit: Will add, I posted about two weeks ago I’d take 1-7, Lindsay and Reid before anyone in this draft. I’ve been down on this classes decision making since the futures game compared to what I saw last year.

Just highlights how strong our moves were in loading up on last year's draft class. Wouldn't be shocked if we trade our top two picks for a doozy then pick up a gem at the end of the draft. It's nice to have a competent recruiting team.

 

[Tiger51]

Good run down of the MSD from Zero Hanger

He would be one”: Richmond to miss out on VFL gun at Mid-Season Draft
The Tigers’ VFL program has again produced another leading prospect for AFL clubs to consider.


Richmond coach Adem Yze

Adem Yze

Age

48

Ht

187cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

14.4

5star

HB

3.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

5.2

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

1.8

2star

M

0.6

1star

T

0.6

3star

has conceded the Tigers would weigh up selecting VFL gun Tom McCarthy at next week's Mid-Season Draft if the club had a list spot


McCarthy headlines a strong crop of talent coming out of Richmond's reserves this year that will garner AFL interest come Wednesday's intake, with the Tigers' VFL program already having a strong history of producing AFL-quality talent.

Most recently, reigning Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal winner Sam Davidson was drafted to the Western Bulldogs last November after a stellar first year at Punt Road, being among the short handful of mature-aged names to be taken in the 2024 National Draft.

The Mid-Season Draft has seen Essendon midfielder Sam Durham, Hawthorn wingman Massimo D'Ambrosio and Richmond's own James Trezise picked up out of the Tigers' state league system.

Others to take the step up to the AFL from Richmond's VFL include Tigers duo Mykelti Lefau and Tylar Young, while Geelong's Shaun Mannagh and Gold Coast's Ben Jepson also spent time with the Tigers before making a name for themselves in the VFL.

McCarthy is the latest Tiger likely to land on an AFL list after a strong campaign in the yellow and black, with the 24-year-old a silky and composed user of the ball out of Jake Batchelor

Jake Batchelor

Age

33

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

171.7

3star

No current season stats available

D

10.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.4

4star

's back half.

The Dingley-tied backman is averaging 22.6 disposals, 4.1 marks, 3.3 tackles and 3.0 rebound 50s per game in 2025, with his run and kicking game exciting onlookers.

The Tigers don't currently have a list spot open for the Mid-Season Draft, with less than a week to go, with a retirement or long-term injury the only avenues to creating a vacancy.

Speaking on McCarthy's journey, Yze said the Tigers will be rapt for the young defender no matter the outcome of Wednesday night.

"That's what our program's about, that's what you want," the senior coach said.

"You want to bring kids in that have missed an opportunity, hope that they develop in our building, and then get an opportunity at AFL level.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Tom McCarthy of the Tigers kicks during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Tom McCarthy of the Tigers kicks during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
"I think if we had a position on our list, he would be one of those guys we would look at. But in saying that, if he then goes on to go and play like Sammy Davidson is, and we're playing against Sam Durham this weekend, he was a Richmond VFL product, we're proud of that."

"We're proud that we can develop players that go on to play and fulfil their dreams. And if that does happen for him, we'll wrap our arms around him and send him off to whatever team he goes to. We will be really proud of that."

Richmond's VFL could also see several others join McCarthy in being selected at the Mid-Season Draft, with small forward Massimo Raso, utility Sam Toner, and defender Mutaz El Nour to have fetched interest.

Raso could join McCarthy in being among the first prospects picked up, while Toner has shown his value as a wing-forward hybrid over the past 12 months across the VFL, Coates Talent League and grassroots levels.

Gnu3vdhbYAYrwBYMassimo Raso for Richmond Tigers VFL in 2025 (Image: Richmond FC)
El Nour has long been linked to a potential AFL promotion, having been among the competition's most exciting young defenders since his breakout year with the Northern Bullants in 2022.

The Mid-Season Draft will take place on Wednesday night, with Craft of the Draft to stream the event live on Zero Hanger's YouTube

 

[SunshineBoy]

So the CFL wants us to trade away our top 5 picks on the CFL site

 

[lalorGOAT]

So the CFL wants us to trade away our top 5 picks on the CFL site

Yeah for Harley Reid. I'm taking that and laughing.

 

[Coach_Required]

So the CFL wants us to trade away our top 5 picks on the CFL site

What's alarming from that segment on gettable is just how crap on talent they think this draft is or seems to be.

Maybe even though we get pick 3 from North, it still isn't considered a top 10 pick in previous years.

 

[KrispyKreme]

Nah see I think Duursma has the highest ceiling in the class, the athletic profile is insane and his skills can be worked on. I mean rance wasn’t great early on but sheesh you could trust him with your life towards the end just not ya missus.

 

[tiger_tough]

The worst part is I’m starting to come around to taking CDT as he probably has the highest ceiling. But would be nice if he could take a down the line mark.

Why would you want him if he can't? It's arguably the most important part of a ruckmans game these days.

Don't kid yourself, he ain't a giant sized midfielder. I remember lot's of people saying the same thing about Luke Jackson.

 

[tiger_tough]

Duursma and Grlj please.

 

[Richmond Flats]

Lots of bed shitters in this thread regarding this draft crop. It's May. Below is Davo-27's rankings from this time last year:

1. Finn O'Sullivan
2. Levi Ashcroft
3. Josh Smillie
4. Leonardo Lombard
5. Jack Whitlock
6. Harry O'Farrell
7. Jobe Shanahan
8. Jagga Smith
9. Sid Draper
10. Luke Trainor
11. Tobie Travaglia
12. Jonty Faull
13. Josh Murphy
14. Tyler Welsh
15. Taj Hotton
16. Christian Moraes
17. Ben Camporeale
18. Zaydyn Lockwood
19. Joe Berry
20. Phoenix Hargrave
21. Tom Gross
22. Xavier Lindsay
23. Noah Mraz
24. Lucas Camporeale
25. Harvey Langford
26. Cooper Hynes
27. Bo Allan
28. Matt Whitlock
29. Lucas McInerney
30. Isaac Kako
31. Sam Lalor
32. Jesse Dattoli
33. Murphy Reid
34. Benny Barrett
35. Sam Marshall
36. Kayle Gerryn
37. Zak Johnson
38. Patrick Retschko
39. Joe Harrison
40. Louis Montgomery
41. Malakai Champion
42. Austin Van Der Struyf
43. Damon Hollow
44. Nathaniel Sulzberger
45. Kade Herbert
46. Lucca Grego
47. Doug Kerr
48. Nash King
49. Archer Day-Wicks
50. Hugh Boxshall

Four of the best five players from the draft are ranked outside the top twenty. Tauru isn't even in the top fifty.

Calma. We rorted Norf. We will get two superstars

 

[tiger_tough]

Lots of bed shitters in this thread regarding this draft crop. It's May. Below is Davo-27's rankings from this time last year:

Who dat

 

[Calcium Man]

Why would you want him if he can't? It's arguably the most important part of a ruckmans game these days.

Don't kid yourself, he ain't a giant sized midfielder. I remember lot's of people saying the same thing about Luke Jackson.

I don’t really. I just can’t get super excited about Duursma, Greeves, Sharp, Fred etc… so may as well just go full disappointment with cdt.

 

[Richmond Flats]

Who dat

He seems to be the guy on the main board.

 

[Coach_Required]

Lots of bed shitters in this thread regarding this draft crop. It's May. Below is Davo-27's rankings from this time last year:

1. Finn O'Sullivan
2. Levi Ashcroft
3. Josh Smillie
4. Leonardo Lombard
5. Jack Whitlock
6. Harry O'Farrell
7. Jobe Shanahan
8. Jagga Smith
9. Sid Draper
10. Luke Trainor
11. Tobie Travaglia
12. Jonty Faull
13. Josh Murphy
14. Tyler Welsh
15. Taj Hotton
16. Christian Moraes
17. Ben Camporeale
18. Zaydyn Lockwood
19. Joe Berry
20. Phoenix Hargrave
21. Tom Gross
22. Xavier Lindsay
23. Noah Mraz
24. Lucas Camporeale
25. Harvey Langford
26. Cooper Hynes
27. Bo Allan
28. Matt Whitlock
29. Lucas McInerney
30. Isaac Kako
31. Sam Lalor
32. Jesse Dattoli
33. Murphy Reid
34. Benny Barrett
35. Sam Marshall
36. Kayle Gerryn
37. Zak Johnson
38. Patrick Retschko
39. Joe Harrison
40. Louis Montgomery
41. Malakai Champion
42. Austin Van Der Struyf
43. Damon Hollow
44. Nathaniel Sulzberger
45. Kade Herbert
46. Lucca Grego
47. Doug Kerr
48. Nash King
49. Archer Day-Wicks
50. Hugh Boxshall

Four of the best five players from the draft are ranked outside the top twenty. Tauru isn't even in the top fifty.

Calma. We rorted Norf. We will get two superstars

Dont call me bed shitter, ya bed shitter

Twomey did say we need to wait until the carnival starts but early indications suggest it sucks. LOL

 

[Barnzy]

I think he is referring to their last 18s season before being drafted. Not what they have dished up since then.

Still crazy to say a mid sized forward and small forward would be pick 1.

 

[KrispyKreme]

Who dat

He does draft rankings and it’s his view I guess on Bf

 

[tigs2010]

Lots of bed shitters in this thread regarding this draft crop. It's May. Below is Davo-27's rankings from this time last year:

1. Finn O'Sullivan
2. Levi Ashcroft
3. Josh Smillie
4. Leonardo Lombard
5. Jack Whitlock
6. Harry O'Farrell
7. Jobe Shanahan
8. Jagga Smith
9. Sid Draper
10. Luke Trainor
11. Tobie Travaglia
12. Jonty Faull
13. Josh Murphy
14. Tyler Welsh
15. Taj Hotton
16. Christian Moraes
17. Ben Camporeale
18. Zaydyn Lockwood
19. Joe Berry
20. Phoenix Hargrave
21. Tom Gross
22. Xavier Lindsay
23. Noah Mraz
24. Lucas Camporeale
25. Harvey Langford
26. Cooper Hynes
27. Bo Allan
28. Matt Whitlock
29. Lucas McInerney
30. Isaac Kako
31. Sam Lalor
32. Jesse Dattoli
33. Murphy Reid
34. Benny Barrett
35. Sam Marshall
36. Kayle Gerryn
37. Zak Johnson
38. Patrick Retschko
39. Joe Harrison
40. Louis Montgomery
41. Malakai Champion
42. Austin Van Der Struyf
43. Damon Hollow
44. Nathaniel Sulzberger
45. Kade Herbert
46. Lucca Grego
47. Doug Kerr
48. Nash King
49. Archer Day-Wicks
50. Hugh Boxshall

Four of the best five players from the draft are ranked outside the top twenty. Tauru isn't even in the top fifty.

Calma. We rorted Norf. We will get two superstars

Lucas McInerney over Sam Lalor

 

[tiger_tough]

Lucas McInerney over Sam Lalor

Retschko ahead of Sulzberger?!

 

[SunshineBoy]

Yeah for Harley Reid. I'm taking that and laughing.

That would work but imagine the uproar

 

[tigs2010]

Retschko ahead of Sulzberger?!

I should wow you for making names up

 

[THE_GUN]

Doesnt have explosive Wardlaw's pace

Neither does Tom Libba but jesus if he could be a Libba clone i would be more than happy to take him with our 1st pick

 

[poppa pump]

Hey look, he played well on the weekend and I'm short on good content this week so why not?

He'll u are a good bloke who's
Much appreciated by all here.

 

[59Stanley]

Grlj will be the best of the lot.