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THE RICHMOND regeneration continues at the upcoming AFL Draft, with the Tigers holding consecutive top-10 selections. After seven of the Tigers\u2019 eight national draftees from 2024 made their debuts this year, the club is once again well poised to be a key player in shaping the order of proceedings.<\/p>\n
>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 RECORD:\u00a017th | 5-18 | 66.0% FIRST PICK(S): It\u2019s likely we\u2019ll see the return of \u2018Bidmond\u2019 early on night one, with the potential to make as many as four bids within the first half-dozen picks. If West Coast doesn\u2019t call out Zeke Uwland<\/a> then the Tigers surely will, followed by fellow Suns Academy member Dylan Patterson<\/a> \u2013 who would be the perfect open draft fit.<\/p>\n Then comes another Queenslander in Daniel Annable<\/a> (tied to Brisbane), and Carlton father-son gun Harry Dean<\/a>. The latter may be left for Essendon to bid on, but like Patterson suits a long-term list need to justify a bid from Richmond. Though, make no mistake, there\u2019s an element of keeping clubs accountable.<\/p>\n Richmond may be open to fielding offers for pick three, depending on what is left over from West Coast\u2019s two picks. An ideal scenario would see athletic ruck-forward Cooper Duff-Tytler<\/a> left on the board, but that may then see Essendon come calling for the Calder Cannons product.<\/p>\n Arguably the most likely combination Richmond sews up is that of Eastern Ranges pair Sullivan Robey<\/a> and Xavier Taylor<\/a>. Both have quite small draft ranges and if not called out by the Tigers, wouldn\u2019t last past Essendon or Melbourne at the very latest. Lock them in as top-10 picks.<\/p>\n If not both of them, then perhaps Richmond\u2019s need for speed puts Sam Grlj<\/a> in the mix. It\u2019s a draft to fill list holes, although this would be a bit of a reach with the Oakleigh bolter more likely to be taken early in the teens. Elsewhere, Sam Cumming<\/a> is a prospect with Tiger traits who will be in high demand in Richmond\u2019s hitting zone.<\/p>\n REMAINING CROP: The Tigers are only expected to make three selections in the National Draft. That means the fate of father-son nominee Louis Kellaway<\/a> is somewhat up in the air. Richmond would likely want to target another player on its board with pick 38 and bring the South Australian midfielder in as a rookie.<\/p>\n In the scenario of using pick 38, small and quick forwards may be in the offing. The likes of Latrelle Pickett<\/a> and Leon Kickett<\/a> would be exciting acquisitions if available, while a bid on West Coast Next Generation Academy member Tylah Williams<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be ruled out, either.<\/p>\n Perhaps Talor Byrne<\/a> or Zane Peucker<\/a> fit the bill with their toughness and power, both providing great energy as small mid-forwards. Suns Academy member Koby Coulson<\/a> could also be an option to carry on earlier trends, with his agility and uncompromising ball winning style suiting Richmond\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n Depending on what happens earlier in the piece, Richmond could also look to bring in some key position support \u2013 mostly in the form of rucks or backs. Taj Murray<\/a> is a highly developable option in the ruck, while Tasmanian Avery Thomas<\/a> has plenty of upside as an aggressive interceptor.<\/p>\n KEY QUESTIONS:<\/p>\n \u2013 How many bids will the Tigers make amidst their own picks?
2025 PICKS:\u00a03, 4, 38, 81
FUTURE PICKS:\u00a0\u201926 R1, \u201926 R2, \u201926 R3, \u201926 R4 | \u201927 R1, \u201927 R2, \u201927 R3, \u201927 R4
ACADEMY\/FATHER-SON NOMINEES:\u00a0Louis Kellaway (F\/S)<\/p>\n
Picks\u00a03 & 4<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SA-Louis-Kellaway-9-1024x683.jpg\")
Louis Kellaway is a potential father-son recruit | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/p>\n
Picks 38 & 81<\/p>\n
\u2013 What combination will Richmond target with picks three and four?
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