In the wake of resolute Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric’s announcement this week that he’ll retire from AFL football at the end of the 2017 season, Tony Greenberg lists (in alphabetical order) his top 10 Tiger cult figures . . .
1. Brett EVANS, forward, 186cm, 83kg. Richmond career: 1997-2000, 28 games, 26 goals.
2. Andy GOODWIN, utility, 188cm, 85.5kg. Richmond career: 1987-1991, 56 games, 9 goals.
3. Jim JESS, key-position utility, 189cm, 85kg. Richmond career: 1976-1988, 223 games, 175 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1980 premiership team.
4. Jake KING, small forward, 178cm, 82kg. Richmond career: 2007-2014, 107 games, 79 goals.
5. Ivan MARIC, ruckman, 200cm, 102kg. Richmond career: 2013-2017, 80 games, 33 goals.
6. Robert McGHIE, centre half-back, 192cm, 85.5kg. Richmond career: 1973-1978, 81 games, 0 goals.
7. Justin PLAPP, forward, 189cm, 87kg. Richmond career: 1998-1999, 18 games, 22 goals.
8. Shane TUCK, midfielder, 189cm, 92kg. Richmond career: 2004-2013, 173 games, 74 goals.
9. Scott TURNER, full-back, 198cm, 99kg. Richmond career: 1991-1999, 144 games, 33 goals.
10. Peter WELSH, utility, 180cm, 90kg. Richmond career: 1980-1984, 46 games, 45 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1980 premiership team.
