A breakdown of how Richmond’s 2026 AFL playing list was constructed.
Richmond enters the 2026 season with 29 players on the list acquired via the AFL Draft, the second-most in the competition.
The Tigers will look to continue their exciting journey next season, as Adem Yze’s men hope to build on the strong foundations laid in 2025.
With pre-season in full swing, below is a breakdown of how Richmond’s 2026 playing list was constructed:
AFL Draft: 29 (second most)
Trade: 5 (equal 14th most)
Free agency: 1 (equal 12th most)
Rookie Draft/Cat B rookies: 3 (equal 13th most)
Pre-Season Draft/SSP: 2 (equal seventh most)
Mid-Season Draft: 2 (equal 10th most)