Tiger Army, get excited . . .

That’s the message from the Richmond’s new CEO Shane Dunne.

Speaking on the Club’s Talking Tigers podcast, Dunne declared that despite a last-placed finish in 2024, there’s plenty for Yellow and Black barrackers to look forward to next season and beyond.

“Clearly, it’s a disappointing year, and we should be disappointed in the year. We can’t have another year like that with those injuries that crippled us. The upside is, look at the talent that’s come through and had experience at senior level that otherwise wouldn’t have got that,” Dunne said.

“With finishing 18^th there’s gifts that are given to us.

“We’re going to have the No. 1 draft pick and, clearly, if some of these trades (Baker, Bolton, Rioli) happen, we’re going to have a very, very strong draft hand – one that we haven’t seen in a long time.

“To be able to rejuvenate our list right now, through the draft, it’s a perfect time to be doing it, before those concessions (for the new Tasmanian AFL club) come in.

“So, come along for the ride with us.

“We’re going to bring in some incredible talent and you’re going to be able to watch them grow and develop, right in front of our eyes at the MCG.

“These people playing and coming through together creates for a long, sustainable period of growth.

“Clearly, we’re going to bring in some young talent, but also, don’t forget, we haven’t had (Tom) Lynch), we haven’t had (Josh) Gibcus.

“To bring that sort of bookend-talent in, that automatically changes the way our side looks coming out of defence and moving into the forward line.

“So, I think there’s an uplift there . . .

“I couldn’t be more excited.”