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Richmond selected powerful midfielder/forward Sam Lalor with the first pick overall in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.
Lalor joined Richmond from Greater Western Victoria Rebels and Vic Country via Bacchus Marsh and Geelong Grammar.
The 188cm powerfully built prospect become Richmond’s first No. 1 pick since Brett Deledio in 2004.
Lalor has the ability to play highly impactful roles in the midfield and forward, drawing comparisons to some of the AFL’s best game-breaking talents.
The new Tiger averaged 23 disposals, 5.8 marks and six inside 50s per game for the Rebels at Coates Talent League level in 2024, also standing out as a dynamic forward for Vic Country.
Lalor booted three goals in each of Vic Country’s final two matches of the National Championships, displaying eye-catching traits such as his pure strength around the contested ball, cleanliness, strong marking, tackling ability and neat kicking.
Seven second-half goals in a match for Geelong Grammar against Wesley College in the strong APS competition were another example of the exciting youngsters' ability to dominate in the forward half.
A talented sportsman, Lalor was also a hard-hitting top-order batsman for Vic Country at underage level, with 2024 his first season solely committed to football.
Draft history: 2024 Telstra AFL Draft 1st round selection (Richmond) No. 1.
Richmond selected powerful midfielder/forward Sam Lalor with the first pick overall in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.
Lalor joined Richmond from Greater Western Victoria Rebels and Vic Country via Bacchus Marsh and Geelong Grammar.
The 188cm powerfully built prospect become Richmond’s first No. 1 pick since Brett Deledio in 2004.
Lalor has the ability to play highly impactful roles in the midfield and forward, drawing comparisons to some of the AFL’s best game-breaking talents.
The new Tiger averaged 23 disposals, 5.8 marks and six inside 50s per game for the Rebels at Coates Talent League level in 2024, also standing out as a dynamic forward for Vic Country.
Lalor booted three goals in each of Vic Country’s final two matches of the National Championships, displaying eye-catching traits such as his pure strength around the contested ball, cleanliness, strong marking, tackling ability and neat kicking.
Seven second-half goals in a match for Geelong Grammar against Wesley College in the strong APS competition were another example of the exciting youngsters' ability to dominate in the forward half.
A talented sportsman, Lalor was also a hard-hitting top-order batsman for Vic Country at underage level, with 2024 his first season solely committed to football.
Draft history: 2024 Telstra AFL Draft 1st round selection (Richmond) No. 1.
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