Overview
- Yze receives a two‑year extension on top of his existing deal, taking his contract through the end of the 2028 AFL season.
- Richmond finished last in 2024 with two wins, then improved to five wins and 17th in 2025 as youth gained opportunities.
- The 2025 campaign featured nine debutants led by 2024 No. 1 pick Sam Lalor, reflecting a shift toward development.
- Recent list moves added top‑10 draftees Sam Cumming and Sam Grlj, traded-in defender Patrick Retschko, and later picks Zane Peucker and Noah Roberts‑Thomson.
- The Tigers open their 2026 season against Carlton at the MCG on March 12, providing an early checkpoint for progress.