Richmond has delisted versatile forward Noah Cumberland, ending his five-year stint at the Tigers. The 23-year-old was informed, along with teammate Matt Coulthard, that they would not be offered contracts for the 2025 AFL season.
Cumberland, a product of the Brisbane Lions Academy, was originally selected with pick No. 43 in the 2019 AFL Draft.
His time at Richmond was marked by both promise and setbacks. A serious ACL injury sidelined him for his entire debut season, and he didn't play a senior game in 2020.
Cumberland's breakthrough came in 2022, when he kicked 19 goals across nine games, helping Richmond push for finals that year. His talent was evident, and he earned an AFL Rising Star nomination that season.
Despite showing glimpses of his attacking potential, Cumberland struggled to secure a permanent place in Richmond's starting 22. He played in only nine games again in 2023 and featured just seven times in 2024.
Across his 25-game career, Cumberland booted 33 goals but was unable to consistently find the form he displayed in glimpses of 2022.
Richmond's General Manager of Football Talent, Blair Hartley, thanked Cumberland for his contribution to the club.
โNoah has worked incredibly hard during his time at Richmond, and we are grateful for his efforts across the past five years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.โ
Coulthard, also 23, joined Richmond via the 2023 Mid-Season Rookie Draft but only managed six games for the club.
Meanwhile, Richmond also announced its intention to re-list Category B Rookie Mate Colina following the upcoming AFL Draft and Rookie Draft in November.
The two departures add to a hefty list of 2025 losses, with all of Liam Baker (Traded - West Coast), Shai Bolton (Traded - Fremantle), Jack Graham (Free agent - West Coast), Dylan Grimes (Retired), Dustin Martin (Retired), Sam Naismith (Retired), Marlion Pickett (Retired), Daniel Rioli (Traded - Gold Coast) already out the door.
The Tigers are now looking to the future with an array of first-round picks in the upcoming National Draft, tallying eight of the first 24 selections, as they continue to reshape their list under new coach Adem Yze.
