Delisted Melbourne player Andy Moniz-Wakefield has locked in Richmond VFL as his 2027 footy home.
Code Sports is reporting the Tigers will gain Moniz-Wakefield's services after his time on the Dees' list was punctuated by repeat ACL ruptures, in between which he managed eight games.
He missed the entire 2025 season with a knee injury before again being setback in the middle of 2026 late in Melbourne's clash with GWS. He is targeting an early season return next year.
The 23-year-old was selected as a Category B rookie in 2021 from Darwin.
Moniz-Wakefield is an important addition for a Richmond VFL side which has lost veteran Mutaz El Nour and star youngster Harry Scott to rival VFL clubs.
Reuben Hanson also departed for Sandringham and Kane Loftus is expected to join him, while young forward Dan Lowther is another departure.
Positively for the Tigers, Sam Toner is set to stay alongside Liam George who were staples across 2026, with Toner receiving Mid-Season Draft interest.
The Tigers finished 21st on the 22-team VFL table in 2026, managing just four wins as the AFL side was decimates with injury.
