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. Today we focus on 2014 national draft picks Connor Menadue and Dan Butler, along with rookie draft selections Jayden Short, Jason Castagna, Kane Lambert and Ivan Soldo.
Connor Menadue
Richmond’s second pick (No. 33 overall) in the 2014 AFL national draft. Recruited from Spotswood/Western Jets (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Utility
Born: 19/9/1996
Height: 187cm
Weight: 80kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 37
AFL debut: Round 7, 2015 v Collingwood, MCG.
Total games: 33
Goals: 11
Disposals average: 11.8
Career-high disposals in a match: 19 v Brisbane, Round 14, 2016, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 7 v St Kilda, Round 22, 2016, MCG (most recent).
Career-high goals in a match: 2 v GWS, Round 9, 2017, Spotless Stadium (most recent).
Career-high goal assists in a match: 2 v Carlton, Round 1, 2016, MCG.
Career-high clearances in a match: 4 v Hawthorn, Round 7, 2016, MCG.
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 4 v Carlton, Round 14, 2017, MCG (most recent).
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 4 v Sydney, Round 13, 2017.
Career-high tackles in a match: 8 v Western Bulldogs, Round 16, Marvel Stadium.
Dan Butler
Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 67 overall) in the 2014 AFL national draft. Recruited from Lake Wendouree/North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Small forward
Born: 3/6/1996
Height: 182cm
Weight: 80kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 7 (originally No. 40)
Total games: 38
Goals: 48
Disposals average: 11.4
Career-high disposals in a match: 19 v Carlton, Round 1, 2017, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 7 v St Kilda, Round 10, 2018, MCG.
Career-high goals in a match: 3 v St Kilda, Round 10, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high goal assists in a match: 4 v Fremantle, Round 7, 2018, MCG.
Career-high clearances in a match: 2 v Fremantle, Round 22, 2017, Domain Stadium (most recent).
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 6 v Carlton, Round 1, 2018, MCG.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 2 v Melbourne, Round 5, 2017, MCG.
Career-high tackles in a match: 7 v Carlton, Round 1, 2018 (most recent).
Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team.
Jayden Short
Richmond’s first pick (No. 11 overall) in the AFL rookie draft late 2014. Recruited from Bundoora/Northern Knights (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Small defender
Born: 24/1/1996
Height: 178cm
Weight: 75kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 15 (originally No. 45)
Total games: 56
Goals: 17
Disposals average: 17.0
Career-high disposals in a match: 28 v Essendon, Round 11, 2018, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 9 v Adelaide, Round 16, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high goals in a match: 3 v Collingwood, Round 2, 2016, MCG.
Career-high goal assists in a match: 1 v Essendon, Round 22, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high clearances in a match: 2 v Port Adelaide, Round 12, 2018, Adelaide Oval (most recent).
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 8 v St Kilda, Round 18, 2018, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 10 v Port Adelaide, Round 12, 2018, Adelaide Oval.
Career-high tackles in a match: 4 v Hawthorn, 2018 qualifying final, MCG.
Jason Castagna
Richmond’s second pick (No. 29 overall) in the AFL rookie draft late 2014. Recruited from Warrandyte/Northern Knights (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Small forward
Born: 12/7/1996
Height: 181cm
Weight: 80kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 11 (originally No. 46)
Total games: 52
Goals: 54
Disposals average: 11.0
Career-high disposals in a match: 23 v Essendon, Round 17, 2016, MCG.
Career-high marks in a match: 8 v West Coast, Round 3, 2017, MCG (most recent).
Career-high goals in a match: 4 v Brisbane, Round 4, 2017, Gabba.
Career-high goal assists in a match: 2 v Melbourne, Round 5, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high clearances in a match: 3 v Carlton, Round 1, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 7 v Brisbane, Round 4, 2017, Gabba.
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 3 v Hawthorn, Round 7, 2016, MCG.
Career-high tackles in a match: 9 v GWS, Round 18, 2017, MCG.
Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team.
Kane Lambert
Richmond’s third pick (No. 46 overall) in the AFL rookie draft late 2014. Recruited from: Northern Knights (TAC Cup), Northern Blues (VFL), Williamstown (VFL).
Playing position: Midfielder
Born: 26/11/1991
Height: 178cm
Weight: 77kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 23
Total games: 74
Goals: 43
Disposals average: 19.4
Career-high disposals in a match: 33 v Adelaide, Round 16, 2018, MCG (most recent).
Career-high marks in a match: 8 v Carlton, Round 1, 2016, MCG.
Career-high goals in a match: 3 v Sydney, Round 15, 2018, Marvel Stadium (most recent).
Career-high goal assists in a match: 3 v Hawthorn, 2018 qualifying final, MCG (most recent).
Career-high clearances in a match: 8 v Fremantle, Round 17, 2015, MCG.
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 8 v Geelong, Round 20, MCG (most recent).
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 5 v Sydney, Round 15, 2018, Marvel Stadium.
Career-high tackles in a match: 10 v Port Adelaide, Round 15, 2017, Adelaide Oval.
Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team, 2nd in 2018 Jack Dyer Medal, 3rd in 2017 Jack Dyer Medal.
Ivan Soldo
Richmond’s fourth pick (No. 68 overall) in the AFL rookie draft late 2014 (Category B rookie). Recruited from: Northern Knights (TAC Cup).
Playing position: Ruckman
Born: 14/4/1996
Height: 204cm
Weight: 106kg
Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 47
Total games: 8
Goals: 1
Disposals average: 6.8
Career-high disposals in a match: 11 v Gold Coast, Round 21, 2018, Metricon Stadium.
Career-high marks in a match: 3 v Hawthorn, Round 20, 2017, MCG (most recent).
Career-high goals in a match: 1 v Hawthorn, Round 20, 2017, MCG (most recent).
Career-high goal assists in a match: 2 v Gold Coast, Round 21, 2018, Metricon Stadium.
Career-high clearances in a match: 4 v Gold Coast, Round 21, 2018, Metricon Stadium.
Career-high inside-50s in a match: 2 v Geelong, Round 21, 2017, GMHBA Stadium (most recent).
Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 2 v Geelong, Round 21, 2017, GMHBA Stadium (most recent).
Career-high tackles in a match: 5 v Geelong, Round 21, 2017, GMHBA Stadium.
