Richmond has emerged as a fascinating watch ahead of this year's trade, free agency and draft space as they near the end of their first season under coach Adem Yze.
Currently holding Pick 1 for this year's AFL Draft, the Tigers could significantly add to an already strong draft hand should they lose several senior cogs and premiership stalwarts through the player movement space.
While the imminent draft additions will go a long way in their pursuit to return to the top end of the ladder, the Tigers will likely look to the current crop of players in the AFL who could aid their plans from 2025 onwards through trading.
So who might be in the Tigers' sights this off-season? We've named five potential trade targets for Richmond to consider...
OTHER TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON, FREMANTLE, GEELONG, GOLD COAST, GWS, HAWTHORN, MELBOURNE, NORTH MELBOURNE, PORT ADELAIDE
5. Ash Johnson
Away from midfield options, Richmond may look toward adding some spark to their forward half through cheaper trade avenues.
Adem Yze has plenty to work with in his key position stocks but is yet to have his side at full strength, with Noah Balta likely viewed as a tall forward rather than a defender as the Tigers hope to have Josh Gibcus and Tylar Young join Ben Miller in the backline come Round 1 next year.
The other end of the field should see Tom Lynch, Samson Ryan, Jacob Koschitzke and Balta all contend for spots, but the arrival of Johnson could add some depth in attack and allow Balta to move back when required.
The athletic and high-leaping Magpie isn't off-contract this year, but could assess his options away from Olympic Park as he struggles to break into a struggling Collingwood outfit.
