Richmond’s debutants made a handy start to 2019, with all three new Tigers impacting the scoreboard in Thursday night’s win over Carlton. 

In addition to Tom Lynch’s three-goal performance, Noah Balta and Mav Weller both made an impression in their first outing in the Yellow and Black.

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Balta added his name to the famed ‘first kick, first goal’ club, a fairytale start to his senior career.

He backed it up straight after with a monster kick from the centre, an impressive assist to Toby Nankervis’ goal that followed.

It was a debut to remember for Weller too, who showed his value to Richmond’s forward line mix as he racked up 15 touches and slotted his first goal for the Tigers with a soccer off the ground.

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It had shades of 2017, when then-new Tigers Nankervis, Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy all booted goals on their Club debuts.

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Following Thursday night’s win, skipper Trent Cotchin was quick to praise his new teammates, telling AFL Nation he was pleased with what they added to Richmond’s new-look.

“We love new faces coming into the Club,” he said.

“They’ve all brought different energy, different strengths.

“It was a credit to them to get their first game tonight.”

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