Ahead of Saturday night’s Round 16 clash between Richmond and St Kilda at Etihad Stadium, Tony Greenberg lists (in alphabetical order) the top 10 players he’s seen represent both clubs.
1. Bill BARROT
Centreman. At Richmond (1961-70): 120 games, 91 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1967 and 1969 premiership sides. Jack Dyer Medal winner in 1965. At St Kilda (1971): 2 games, 4 goals.
2. Graeme BOND
Small utility. At Richmond (1967-73 and 1975-77): 115 games, 61 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1969 premiership team. At St Kilda (1977-80): 56 games, 28 goals.
3. Rex HUNT
Tall utility. At Richmond (1968-74): 113 games, 121 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1969 and 1973 premiership teams. At St Kilda (1976-78): 57 games, 111 goals.
4. Mick MALTHOUSE
Small defender. At St Kilda (1972-76): 53 games, 5 goals. At Richmond (1976-83): 121 games, 10 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1980 premiership team.
5. Justin PLAPP
Forward. At Richmond (1998-99): 18 games, 22 goals. At St Kilda (2000-02): 26 games, 8 goals.
6. Robert POWELL
Small forward. At Richmond (1996-00): 56 games, 53 goals. At St Kilda (2001): 10 games, 7 goals.
7. Stephen RAE
Half-forward. At St Kilda (1969-73): 55 games, 38 goals. Member of the Saints’ 1971 Grand Final team. At Richmond (1973-74): 20 games, 11 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1973 premiership team.
8. Terry SMITH
Utility. At Richmond (1980-82 and 1986): 56 games, 15 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1980 premiership team. At St Kilda (1983-85): 44 games, 25 goals.
9. Ian STEWART
Centreman. At St Kilda (1963-70): 127 games, 25 goals. Member of the Saints’ 1966 premiership team. Winner of the 1965 and 1966 Brownlow Medals with St Kilda. Winner of the Saints’ Best and Fairest award in 1964 and 1966. At Richmond (1971-75): 78 games, 55 goals. Member of the Tigers’ 1973 premiership team. Winner of the 1971 Brownlow Medal with Richmond. Jack Dyer Medal winner in 1971.
10. Steven SZILLER
Utility. At St Kilda (1995-00): 118 games, 38 goals. At Richmond (2001-02): 38 games, 3 goals.