Richmond has used its first selection (No. 40 overall) in the 2020 national draft to recruit Brisbane Lions Academy graduate Samson Ryan. 

Earlier in the evening Richmond traded their first round selection (No. 20 overall) for Geelong's future 2021 first round pick.

Recruited from: Sherwood, Queensland / Lions Academy
Position: Ruck
Height: 206cm
Weight: 96kg
DOB: 09/12/00

What the Richmond recruiters say about Ryan

Samson is a 19-year-old ruck prospect that is a genuine AFL ruck size at 206cm.

A graduate of the Brisbane Lions Academy, Samson was due to play NEAFL football this season before its cancellation.

Instead he plied his trade for Sherwood in the QAFL, not just holding his own but often comprehensively beating stronger and more experienced ruckmen.

Samson demonstrates real creativity with his tap work, utilising all 360 degrees to give great service to his teammates.

Furthermore, Samson has natural touch by foot, follows up at ground level and can impact in the air, dropping back to intercept or providing a target down the line and up forward.

While his focus will be putting on size and strength to compete regularly at AFL level, Samson has the tools to forge a successful career in the yellow and black.