{"id":304539,"date":"2025-11-24T00:56:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T00:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/304539\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T00:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T00:56:13","slug":"richmond-make-big-call-on-afl-coach-yze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/304539\/","title":{"rendered":"Richmond make big call on AFL coach Yze"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adem Yze has secured a two-year contract extension as Richmond coach. (Rob Prezioso\/AAP PHOTOS)<\/p>\n

Richmond have extended Adem Yze’s contract until the end of the 2028 AFL season in a show of faith in their direction under their head coach.<\/p>\n

Yze was already contracted for the 2026 season but has had another two years added to his contract.<\/p>\n

The former Melbourne player, and ex-Demons and Hawthorn assistant coach, had the tough task of succeeding triple-premiership mentor Damien Hardwick.<\/p>\n

The Tigers claimed the unwanted wooden spoon with just two wins in Yze’s first year, 2024, then had premiership stars like Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli and Liam Baker depart.<\/p>\n

But lifted by a surge of young talent, headlined by 2024 No.1 pick Sam Lalor among nine debutants, Richmond claimed five wins in 2025 and finished 17th.<\/p>\n

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\n Yze talks with Shai Bolton during the lean 2024 season. (Richard Wainwright\/AAP PHOTOS)<\/p>\n

Richmond CEO Shane Dunne said the Tigers believed Yze could lead the club into their next era of success.<\/p>\n

“Adem is a highly driven coach who is crystal clear with his plans, communication, and expectations of how he wants the game to be played,” Dunne added.<\/p>\n

“He has elite personal qualities, has built strong relationships over the past two years, and has a shared hunger for success with the playing group.<\/p>\n

“Adem\u2019s excellent understanding of AFL strategy and his sharp knowledge of the game are major assets, and they will continue to shine in the coming years.<\/p>\n

“We are really excited about what is to come and look forward to seeing Adem continue to lead the group and this club into our next period of AFL success.”<\/p>\n

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\n After improving in 2025, the Tigers see a positive future for Yze and his rebuilding team. (Rob Prezioso\/AAP PHOTOS)<\/p>\n

The Tigers added two more top-10 draft picks, Sam Cumming and Sam Grlj, to their list at last week’s draft.<\/p>\n

Richmond also traded for Geelong’s Patrick Retschko and nabbed two later draftees, Zane Peucker and Noah Roberts-Thomson.<\/p>\n

The Tigers will kick off their 2026 campaign against Carlton at the MCG on March 12.<\/p>\n

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