Richmond has selected tall forward Jacob Bauer from North Adelaide with pick No. 10 in tonight's AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

The 19-year-old comes to the Tigers after kicking 16 goals in just six games in the SANFL this season, averaging nine disposals and five score involvements per game.

Bauer, who was a part of the Sydney Swans Junior Academy in 2020 and 2021, made the move to South Australia this year to gain more continuity in his football following two COVID-affected seasons. 

After earning his debut SANFL game in Round 2 he has not looked back, his strong aerial ability combined with his ability to cover ground making him a difficult match-up.

Richmond national recruiting manager Matthew Clarke said Bauer had enormous upside. 

"He's really progressed since the start of the year," Clarke said.

"He trained the whole pre-season as a defender and then got thrown forward in a practice match in a reserves trial and kicked four goals in the second half and took it from there. 

"He got his opportunity (in the SANFL) the week after and he's managed to kick 16 goals in very few games.

"He's athletic, he can launch at the ball and take some really good marks, and he's mobile. He gets up the ground and can get back."

Clarke said Bauer would bring athleticism to the Tigers' forward line. 

"He can really mark the footy and kick some goals obviously, so we think he'll add some versatility in that aspect as well," Clarke said.

"He's got a bit of size to put on still, he's still quite lean at the moment at 19.

"We'll get him over here pretty quickly, and there's every chance he lines up for us in the VFL in the next week or so."

Jacob Bauer profile 

Date of birth: 04/06/2002

Height: 191cm

Weight: 80kg

Position: Tall forward

From: North Adelaide/SANFL