In a special series leading up to the AFL’s 2016 National Draft on November 25, we examine the drafting history of current-day Richmond players over the past decade and summarise how they have fared at senior league level with the Tigers. Today we take a look at 2014 draftees Corey Ellis, Connor Menadue, Nathan Drummond and Dan Butler.
Corey Ellis
Richmond’s first pick (No. 12 overall) in the 2014 National Draft. Recruited from Keilor/PEGS/Western Jets (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Midfielder
Born: 9/10/1996
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 32
AFL debut: Round 5, 2015 v Geelong, MCG
Total games: 17
Goals: 4
Disposals average: 12.7
Connor Menadue
Richmond’s second pick (No. 33 overall). Recruited from Spotswood/Western Jets (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Utility
Born: 19/9/1996
Height: 187cm
Weight: 69kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 37
AFL debut: Round 7, 2015 v Collingwood, MCG
Total games: 19
Goals: 7
Disposals average: 11.2
Nathan Drummond
Richmond’s third pick (No. 52 overall). Recruited from Mooroopna/Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Defender/midfielder
Born: 19/1/1995
Height: 182cm
Weight: 86kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 39
AFL debut: Round 4, 2015 v Melbourne, MCG
Total games: 5
Goals: 2
Disposals average: 8.8
Dan Butler
Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 67 overall). Recruited from Lake Wendouree/North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Playing position: Small forward/midfielder
Born: 3/6/1996
Height: 182cm
Weight: 80kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 40
Yet to make his AFL debut.
