Richmond has made four selections in the 2008 Rookie Draft, The Tigers will enter the 2009 season with five rookies, including Jarrod Silvester, who remained on the Club's rookie list after the 2008 season.


ROBIN NAHAS - PICK 8
Height: 176cm
Weight: 67kg
Age: 21
From: Port Melbourne

A 21-year-old from the Port Melbourne Football Club. As an 18-year-old, Nahas played for Vic Metro in the National Carnival and represented Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC competition. He represented the VFL against SA in Adelaide this year where he kicked four goals. He had an outstanding season with Port Melbourne, kicking 50 goals. He has very good defensive skills and is an excellent tackler.


DAVID GOURDIS - PICK 24
Height: 193cm
Weight: 89kg
Age: 19
From: Richmond

Gourdis was redrafted back Richmond after showing significant improvement over the course of the year. The 19-year-old was originally selected by the Club with its first pick in the 2007 Pre Season Draft. He was a standout at the 2007 Draft Camp, ranking first in the 20m sprint.


ANDREW BROWNE - PICK 39
Height: 205cm
Weight: 105kg
Age: 18
From: Murray Bushrangers

Browne is a 204cm ruckman from Mansfield. He played for Murray Bushrangers in the TAC competition in 2008 and also represented Vic Country in the National Championships. He has very good skills for a player of his height and has the necessary attributes to compete as an AFL ruckman in a few years.


ALROY GILLIGAN - PICK 53
Height: 177cm
Weight: 72kg
Age: 18
From: Claremont

Gilligan has lived in Perth for two years and represented Claremont in the WAFL Colts competition. Gilligan is originally from Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberleys and has been training at the club for the last two weeks. He kicked 30 goals for Claremont in a midfield/forward role in 2008.