To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richmond’s 1973 premiership, we have been transporting Tiger fans back in time throughout 2023 to relive that glorious Yellow and Black year. After the ’73 season, there was still some interesting news emanating from Punt Road. Here is an article in The Age newspaper by Peter McFarline about a potential sensational player swap between the Tigers and Collingwood involving competition stars Kevin Sheedy and Peter McKenna.

“We wouldn’t clear Kevin Sheedy to anyone in Australia,” Richmond president Mr. Ian Wilson said last night.

Mr. Wilson was commenting on reports that Richmond was after Collingwood’s champion full-forward Peter McKenna.

Collingwood is believed to have asked for Sheedy and three other Richmond players in return for McKenna.

Mr. Wilson said his committee had not discussed any plan to entice McKenna to Tigerland.

But I believe unofficial moves have been made and that Collingwood has listened.

“Make no mistake. Richmond won’t sell or swap Sheedy anywhere. We have just appointed him a full-time recruiting officer of the club. We have a high regard for Kevin and he will stay at Richmond,” Mr. Wilson said.

I understand representatives of both clubs have shown interest in the suggested swap.