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Your Complete Guide to the Richmond Tigers This Season

The Richmond Tigers, after ruling the AFL with three premierships, hit a bit of a snag in 2023. It was kind of expected, with an ageing roster and all, but they were still aiming to make the finals. Sadly, they didn't quite get there, ending up outside the top eight. With their coach Damien Hardwick leaving mid-season and star forward Tom Lynch missing most of the action due to injury, it was a pretty turbulent year.

How did the Richmond Tigers do in 2023?

Despite all this chaos, the Richmond Tigers stayed in the finals race until the last couple of weeks, which isn't too shabby, all things considered. But since the aim was to play finals, they kind of fell short, so you'd say they underachieved a bit.

The team's facing a bit of a leadership void with Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin retiring. But there were some bright spots, too. Robbie Tarrant's hip injury turned out to be a blessing in disguise, giving young defender Tylar Young a chance to shine. Despite being 24 and a rookie, Young proved to be one of the best one-on-one defenders in the league. The defence looks pretty solid for the future with him, Josh Gibcus coming back in 2024, and the old hands Dylan Grimes and Nathan Broad still around.

On the flip side, without Lynch, the forward line struggled. Riewoldt did his best, but they just didn't have enough firepower up front. Samson Ryan and Ben Miller had their chances but couldn't quite make it stick. Jacob Bauer showed some promise towards the end of the season, but he's still got a way to go. They could really use a young, promising forward like Mabior Chol or Callum Coleman-Jones, but both were traded away in recent years. Oops.

But let’s not forget Tim Taranto, who was a real star. He had a stellar season and is a hot favourite for the Brownlow. Taranto's likely to bag Richmond's best and fairest award, with 29 disposals and six clearances a game, plus 19 goals. Dustin Martin also found some of his old magic in the latter part of the season.

How is the Richmond Tigers 2024 season going?

The Tigers need to find their groove under new coach Adem Yze. Back in their glory days, they didn't rely on dominating possession to win games. They were all about strong defence, capitalising on turnovers, and smooth ball movement. But now, they're struggling across the board. They're last in the league for disposals, uncontested possessions, and clearances. Contested possessions and groundballs aren't much better. Basically, they need to get their hands on the ball more often to give their young side a fighting chance.

Injuries have been a massive issue for Richmond this year. At one point, they barely had enough fit players to field a team. Star players like Jacob Hopper, Tom Lynch, and Tim Taranto have missed significant chunks of the season. Key players like Liam Baker, Dylan Grimes, and Jack Graham have also been sidelined. Even young talents like Judson Clarke and Josh Gibcus are out long-term. 

Richmond has been relying heavily on their youngsters due to a mix of list transition and fitness woes. But the veterans haven't been pulling their weight. Dustin Martin's drop in form is the most noticeable, with his influence on games taking a significant hit. Other experienced players like Jayden Short, Dylan Grimes, and Dion Prestia have also seen their performances dip. 

The future of the Tigers will hinge on some big contract calls at the end of the 2024 season

Dustin Martin, a huge name in the game, still hasn't decided on his future. Liam Baker is attracting interest from West Coast and Fremantle. Jack Graham is a free agent with eyes from South Australia, and Noah Balta could be a hot commodity, too. Veterans like Grimes and Prestia are nearing the end of their deals. Richmond's list boss, Blair Hartley, has to balance bringing in quality young talent without cutting too deep into the experienced core.

Richmond's recent success meant they had limited access to top junior talent. Since 2015, they've had just one top-15 draft pick, Josh Gibcus, in 2021. Trading out of recent drafts to acquire players like Taranto and Hopper has left a gap in young talent. As a result, the Tigers are desperate to acquire early picks this year. They've got one first-round pick, two second-round picks, and three third-round selections. To kickstart their rebuild, they'll need multiple picks inside the top 15-20. Decisions on players like Baker, Graham, and Rioli will be crucial to moving up the draft order.

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How many premierships has Richmond won?

Richmond has a total of 15 premierships. They have clinched 13 premierships in the senior VFL/AFL competition, with their victories spanning several decades:

1920: Richmond 7.10 (52) defeated Collingwood 5.5 (35)

1921: Richmond 5.6 (36) defeated Carlton 4.8 (32)

1932: Richmond 13.14 (92) defeated Carlton 4.8 (32)

1934: Richmond 19.14 (128) defeated South Melbourne 12.17 (89)

1943: Richmond 12.14 (86) defeated Essendon 11.15 (81)

1967: Richmond 16.18 (114) defeated Geelong 15.15 (105)

1969: Richmond 12.13 (85) defeated Carlton 8.12 (60)

1973: Richmond 16.20 (116) defeated Carlton 12.14 (86)

1974: Richmond 18.20 (128) defeated North Melbourne 13.9 (87)

1980: Richmond 23.21 (159) defeated Collingwood 9.24 (78)

2017: Richmond 16.12 (108) defeated Adelaide 8.12 (60)

2019: Richmond 17.12 (114) defeated GWS 3.7 (25)

2020: Richmond 12.9 (81) defeated Geelong 7.8 (50)

In addition to their AFL success, Richmond also claimed two premierships in the Victorian Football Association (VFA):

1902: Richmond won their first VFA premiership by having the best record across the regular season.

1905: Richmond 9.7 (61) defeated North Melbourne 5.6 (36)

How many members does Richmond have in 2024?

At the moment, the Richmond Tigers membership base sits at around 90,000.