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 is on 2013 draftees Ben Lennon and Sam Lloyd.

Ben Lennon
Richmond’s first pick (No. 12 overall) in the 2013 National Draft.  Recruited from Macleod/Northern Knights (TAC Cup).
Playing position:  Forward
Born:  5/7/1995    
Height:  188cm    
Weight:  77kg    
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 7 (formerly No. 35)
AFL debut:  Round 9, 2014 v Melbourne, MCG   
Total games:  19    
Goals:  9    
Disposals average:  10.3    

Sam Lloyd
Richmond’s third pick (No. 66 overall).  Recruited from Deniliquin/Frankston (VFL).
Playing position:  Forward
Born:  3/3/1990      
Height:  180cm
Weight:  83kg       
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 27 (formerly No. 42)
AFL debut:  Round 4, 2014 v Collingwood, MCG  
Total games:  42    
Goals:  58    
Disposals average:  11.3