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Richmond ended days of speculation today by selecting Ben Cousins with pick six in the AFL Pre Season draft. The 30-year-old Brownlow medalist became the final player to be put on a senior AFL list in the 2008 draft period and will officially don the yellow and black for his first training run tomorrow (Wednesday December 17).
In the Rookie Draft, the Tigers selected Robin Hahas (pick 8), Andrew Browne (pick 39) and Alroy Gilligan (pick 53). The Club also gave David Gourdis a lifeline, selecting the previously delisted player as a rookie with pick 24.
2008 PRE SEASON DRAFT
BEN COUSINS - PICK 6
The 30-year-old was considered one of the premier midfielders in the competition when at his peak with the West Coast Eagles. Cousins was a member of the Eagles' 2006 premiership side and won the Brownlow medal in 2005. In 238 games with the Eagles, Cousins also achieved All-Australian honours six times, won the Club best and fairest four times and was captain between 2001 and 2005.
2008 ROOKIE DRAFT
ROBIN NAHAS - PICK 8
Nahas is a 21-year-old from the Port Melbourne Football Club. As an 18-year-old he played for Vic Metro in the National Carnival and represented Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC competition. He represented the VFL against SA in Adelaide this year where he kicked four goals. He had an outstanding season with Port Melbourne kicking 50 goals. He has very good defensive skills and is an excellent tackler.
DAVID GOURDIS - PICK 24
Gourdis was redrafted back Richmond after showing significant improvement over the course of the year. The 19-year-old was originally selected by the Club with its first pick in the 2007 Pre Season Draft. He was a standout at the 2007 Draft Camp, ranking first in the 20m sprint.
ANDREW BROWNE - PICK 39
Browne is a 204cm ruckman from Mansfield. He played for Murray Bushrangers in the TAC competition in 2008 and also represented Vic Country in the National Championships. He has very good skills for a player of his height and has the necessary attributes to compete as an AFL ruckman in a few years.
ALROY GILLIGAN - PICK 53
Gilligan has lived in Perth for two years and represented Claremont in the WAFL Colts competition. Gilligan is originally from Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberleys and has been training at the club for the last two weeks. He kicked 30 goals for Claremont in a midfield/forward role in 2008.
WATCH THE TIGERS TRAIN
Richmond is inviting its loyal fans to watch the Tigers' new recruits, including Ben Cousins, Robin Nahas, Andrew Browne and Alroy Gilligan, as well as the returning David Gourdis, on the training track tomorrow (Wednesday December 17).
Richmond Open Training Session
Wednesday December 17
9am-11.30am
Limited parking available at Yarra Park from 8am ($8 per car)
2009 Memberships and Merchandise on sale
RICHMOND MEMBERSHIPS
2009 memberships are currently on sale. Click here to find out more about the packages available.
As at 15 December 2008, the Tigers had already signed up 12,135 match-day members and 3,326 non match-day members.
RICHMOND FC OFFICE CLOSURE
The Richmond Football Club offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period, from December 23 until January 4. The Club will re-open its offices on January 5. During this time, RFC memberships and merchandise can still be purchased online at richmondfc.com.au.
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Richmond ended days of speculation today by selecting Ben Cousins with pick six in the AFL Pre Season draft. The 30-year-old Brownlow medalist became the final player to be put on a senior AFL list in the 2008 draft period and will officially don the yellow and black for his first training run tomorrow (Wednesday December 17).
In the Rookie Draft, the Tigers selected Robin Hahas (pick 8), Andrew Browne (pick 39) and Alroy Gilligan (pick 53). The Club also gave David Gourdis a lifeline, selecting the previously delisted player as a rookie with pick 24.
2008 PRE SEASON DRAFT
BEN COUSINS - PICK 6
The 30-year-old was considered one of the premier midfielders in the competition when at his peak with the West Coast Eagles. Cousins was a member of the Eagles' 2006 premiership side and won the Brownlow medal in 2005. In 238 games with the Eagles, Cousins also achieved All-Australian honours six times, won the Club best and fairest four times and was captain between 2001 and 2005.
2008 ROOKIE DRAFT
ROBIN NAHAS - PICK 8
Nahas is a 21-year-old from the Port Melbourne Football Club. As an 18-year-old he played for Vic Metro in the National Carnival and represented Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC competition. He represented the VFL against SA in Adelaide this year where he kicked four goals. He had an outstanding season with Port Melbourne kicking 50 goals. He has very good defensive skills and is an excellent tackler.
DAVID GOURDIS - PICK 24
Gourdis was redrafted back Richmond after showing significant improvement over the course of the year. The 19-year-old was originally selected by the Club with its first pick in the 2007 Pre Season Draft. He was a standout at the 2007 Draft Camp, ranking first in the 20m sprint.
ANDREW BROWNE - PICK 39
Browne is a 204cm ruckman from Mansfield. He played for Murray Bushrangers in the TAC competition in 2008 and also represented Vic Country in the National Championships. He has very good skills for a player of his height and has the necessary attributes to compete as an AFL ruckman in a few years.
ALROY GILLIGAN - PICK 53
Gilligan has lived in Perth for two years and represented Claremont in the WAFL Colts competition. Gilligan is originally from Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberleys and has been training at the club for the last two weeks. He kicked 30 goals for Claremont in a midfield/forward role in 2008.
WATCH THE TIGERS TRAIN
Richmond is inviting its loyal fans to watch the Tigers' new recruits, including Ben Cousins, Robin Nahas, Andrew Browne and Alroy Gilligan, as well as the returning David Gourdis, on the training track tomorrow (Wednesday December 17).
Richmond Open Training Session
Wednesday December 17
9am-11.30am
Limited parking available at Yarra Park from 8am ($8 per car)
2009 Memberships and Merchandise on sale
RICHMOND MEMBERSHIPS
2009 memberships are currently on sale. Click here to find out more about the packages available.
As at 15 December 2008, the Tigers had already signed up 12,135 match-day members and 3,326 non match-day members.
RICHMOND FC OFFICE CLOSURE
The Richmond Football Club offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period, from December 23 until January 4. The Club will re-open its offices on January 5. During this time, RFC memberships and merchandise can still be purchased online at richmondfc.com.au.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click here
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