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Richmond

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Tom Lynch of the Tigers walks from the ground after the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Tom Lynch of the Tigers walks from the ground after the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Return of dynasty days Tom Lynch

Amid the rebuild, spearhead forward Tom Lynch remains the only real source of consistent goal scoring for the Tigers.

However, he's been underperforming to his lofty standards in recent years, and things notably took a frustrating tumble for the 30-year old in 2025.

While Lynch kicked 1.5 goals per game this year, he converted at a shocking 41.4 per cent in front of the sticks, which, among the 44 AFL players who averaged at least 1.5 goals per game, is the worst accuracy of the bunch.

If Lynch can keep his frustrations and mindset in check, he can continue to play a key role in Richmond's fortunes and help set up another era of success for the yellow and black.

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