Richmond has emerged as a fascinating watch ahead of this year's trade, free agency and draft space as they near the end of their first season under coach Adem Yze.
Currently holding Pick 1 for this year's AFL Draft, the Tigers could significantly add to an already strong draft hand should they lose several senior cogs and premiership stalwarts through the player movement space.
While the imminent draft additions will go a long way in their pursuit to return to the top end of the ladder, the Tigers will likely look to the current crop of players in the AFL who could aid their plans from 2025 onwards through trading.
So who might be in the Tigers' sights this off-season? We've named five potential trade targets for Richmond to consider...
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2. Elijah Tsatas
If the suggestion that rivals could come calling for the former Pick 5 draft star is true, then Richmond should be right at the front of the queue.
The Tigers are likely to hold a strong draft hand during the off-season, especially if they lose the likes of Liam Baker, Daniel Rioli, Dustin Martin and Jack Graham.
Should all four depart, and potentially Dion Prestia also, then the Tigers will be in need of midfield talent and will have the draft capital to chase emerging players as well as the ability to attack the top end of the draft.
Baker's potential departure could see Richmond handed a pick in the middle of the first round, which could be passed on to Essendon for Tsatas as he struggles to find consistency at senior level.
It would be a significant decision for Essendon to consider however, but will need to assess where Tsatas sits in their midfield pecking order and what value they'll get for the teenager in 12 months' time should he remain on the fringes.
