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.  Our focus today turns to 2010 draftees Reece Conca and Jake Batchelor.

Reece Conca
Richmond’s first pick (No. 6 overall) in the 2010 National Draft.  Recruited from Perth (WAFL).
Playing position:  Midfielder
Born:  12/8/1992    
Height:  185cm    
Weight:  83kg    
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 30
AFL debut:  Round 1, 2011 v Carlton, MCG   
Total games:  80    
Goals:  21    
Disposals average:  17.8
Playing honours:  Winner of Richmond’s Cosgrove-Jenkins Best First Year Player award in 2011, AFL Rising Star nominee in 2011    

Jake Batchelor
Richmond’s second pick (No. 30 overall).  Recruited from Frankston Bombers/Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup).
Playing position:  Defender
Born:  13/2/1992      
Height:  188cm
Weight:  88kg       
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 11 (formerly No. 31)
AFL debut:  Round 1, 2011 v Carlton, MCG  
Total games:  83    
Goals:  4    
Disposals average:  12.2