Richmond has selected former Sydney Swans midfielder/forward Nathan Gordon with its second pick (No. 50 overall) in the 2013 AFL National Draft.

The 23-year-old spent three years with the Swans, playing two games in 2011, before being delisted at the end of the 2012 season.

He was thrust back into Richmond’s draft calculations following an eye-catching season as a goalkicking midfielder with North Adelaide in the SANFL.

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“Nathan rebounded from the disappointment of being delisted by the Swans, with an outstanding season at state league level for North Adelaide,” said Richmond’s Recruiting Manager Francis Jackson.

“He split his time between midfield and forward, and excelled at both roles, with some high-possession games, coupled with goal hauls of six, five and three when playing forward.

“Nathan is a big, strong-bodied player, who is adept at winning clearances and distributing by hand.

“As a forward, he has a huge work ethic and possesses the ability to produce multiple leads, as well as being a constant threat in the air with his excellent contested-marking ability.

“We feel Nathan will add immediate quality to our senior list, either in the midfield or up forward.

“We know he will do everything in his power to make the most of his second opportunity.”


Nathan Gordon profile
DOB:               12/2/90
HEIGHT:         188cm
WEIGHT:        87kg
POSITION:      Mid Forward
CLUB:              North Adelaide
STATE:           South Australia