In a special series leading up to the AFL’s 2016 National Draft on November 25, we examine the drafting history of current-day Richmond players over the past decade and summarise how they have fared at senior league level with the Tigers.  Today we take a look at 2014 draftees Corey Ellis, Connor Menadue, Nathan Drummond and Dan Butler.

Corey Ellis
Richmond’s first pick (No. 12 overall) in the 2014 National Draft.  Recruited from Keilor/PEGS/Western Jets (TAC Cup).
Playing position:  Midfielder
Born:  9/10/1996  
Height:  184cm  
Weight:  75kg  
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 32
AFL debut:  Round 5, 2015 v Geelong, MCG  
Total games:  17  
Goals:  4  
Disposals average:  12.7

Connor Menadue
Richmond’s second pick (No. 33 overall).  Recruited from Spotswood/Western Jets (TAC Cup).
Playing position:  Utility
Born:  19/9/1996    
Height:  187cm  
Weight:  69kg     
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 37
AFL debut:  Round 7, 2015 v Collingwood, MCG  
Total games:  19  
Goals:  7  
Disposals average:  11.2

Nathan Drummond
Richmond’s third pick (No. 52 overall).  Recruited from Mooroopna/Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup).
Playing position:  Defender/midfielder
Born:  19/1/1995 
Height:  182cm 
Weight:  86kg 
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 39
AFL debut:  Round 4, 2015 v Melbourne, MCG 
Total games:  5
Goals:  2 
Disposals average:  8.8

Dan Butler
Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 67 overall).  Recruited from Lake Wendouree/North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Playing position:  Small forward/midfielder
Born:  3/6/1996
Height:  182cm
Weight:  80kg
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 40
Yet to make his AFL debut.