Richmond have been well below where they expected to be in season 2021, not measuring up to the extremely lofty standards set by their success in recent years.
The truth is that Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt and other ageing stars aren't going to be around forever and sooner or later Damien Hardwick will have to start looking for new blood.
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In no particular order, here are five players which the Richmond recruitment team would do well to target and potentially poach.
5. Harry Perryman
Giant Harry Perryman is a force to be reckoned with down back for Leon Cameron's side. The 22-year-old has been solid as a rock in the GWS rearguard for the last few years and earned himself a new two-year contract last year.
His 2021 form has been outstanding as well despite sustaining injuries which have kept him out of just under half of all games this year.
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Perryman is averaging 2.1 intercept marks, 22.8 disposals and 423.3 metres gained per match, all above average numbers for a defender and showing he is able to help his team build from the back, something the Tigers enjoy doing.
Although a move could be unlikely this trade period, the Tigers should definitely attempt to secure the defender in the future, with his ability to win the ball an asset to any side he plays in.
