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. We turn our attention today to 2012 draftees Nick Vlastuin and Kamdyn McIntosh.
Nick Vlastuin
Richmond’s first pick (No. 9 overall) in the 2012 National Draft. Recruited from Eltham/Northern Knights (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Defender
Born: 19/4/1994
Height: 187cm
Weight: 86kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 1 (formerly No. 31)
AFL debut: Round 5, 2013 v Fremantle, Domain Stadium
Total games: 80
Goals: 18
Disposals average: 15.6
Playing honours: Winner of Richmond’s Cosgrove-Jenkins Best First Year Player award in 2013, AFL Rising Star nominee in 2013
Kamdyn McIntosh
Richmond’s second pick (No. 31 overall). Recruited from Pinjarra/Peel Thunder (WAFL).
Playing position: Utility
Born: 3/4/1994
Height: 192cm
Weight: 91kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 33
AFL debut: Round 1, 2015 v Carlton, MCG
Total games: 29
Goals: 8
Disposals average: 15.9
Playing honours: AFL Rising star nominee in 2015
