In a special series leading up to the AFL’s 2018 national and rookie drafts, richmondfc.com.au is providing a concise analysis of how current-day Tiger players have fared at senior league level since being drafted by the Club. We continue today with a look at 2007 draftees Trent Cotchin and Alex Rance.
Trent Cotchin
Richmond’s first pick (No. 2 overall) in the 2007 National Draft. Recruited from PEGS/Northern Knights (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Midfielder
Born: 7/4/1990
Height: 185cm
Weight: 85kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 9
AFL debut: Round 8, 2008 v Geelong, MCG
Total games: 220
Goals: 123
Disposals average: 23.7
Career-high disposals in a match: 39 v Fremantle, Round 9, 2016, Domain Stadium.
Career-high marks in a match: 10 v Essendon, Round 22, 2012, MCG.
Career-high goals in a match: 5 v St Kilda, Round 15, 2014, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high goal assists in a match: 5 v Brisbane, Round 17, 2017, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high clearances in a match: 13 v Geelong, Round 18, 2011, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 9 v Brisbane, Round 4, 2018, MCG.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 6 v Essendon, Round 9, 2010.
Career-high tackles in a match: 12 v North Melbourne, Round 11, 2017, Marvel Stadium.
Playing honours: Captain of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team, Brownlow Medal winner 2012, triple Jack Dyer Medallist 2011, 2012, 2014, AFL Coaches Association’s Player of the Year 2012, All-Australian representative 2012, Club captain since late 2012.
Alex Rance
Richmond’s second pick (No. 18 overall). Recruited from Noranda/Swan Districts (WAFL).
Playing position: Key defender
Born: 9/10/1989
Height: 194cm
Weight: 95kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 18
AFL debut: Round 2, 2009 v Geelong, Simonds Stadium
Total games: 199
Goals: 9
Disposals average: 16.6
Career-high disposals in a match: 34 v Collingwood, Round 2, 2012, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 17 v Collingwood, Round 2, 2012, MCG.
Career-high goals in a match: 3 v Fremantle, Round 5, 2010, Domain Stadium.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 11 v Carlton, Round 1, 2013, MCG.
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 3 v Sydney, Round 21, 2011, MCG.
Career-high tackles in a match: 8 v Brisbane, Round 3, 2015, Gabba.
Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team, five-time All Australian representative 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, All Australian captain 2017, Jack Dyer Medal winner 2015.
