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.  We start today with 2015 draftees Daniel Rioli, Oleg Markov and Nathan Broad.

Daniel Rioli
Richmond’s first pick (No. 15 overall) in the 2015 National Draft.  Recruited from North Ballarat Rebels/St Marys (NTFL).
Playing position:  Small forward
Born:  16/4/1997
Height:  179cm
Weight:  65kg
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 17
AFL debut:  Round 1, 2016 v Carlton, MCG
Total games:  18
Goals:  13
Disposals average:  10.1
Honours:  AFL Rising Star nominee, winner of the Club’s Cosgrove-Jenkins Best First Year Player award

Oleg Markov
Richmond’s second pick (No. 50 overall).  Recruited from North Adelaide (SANFL).
Playing position:  Utility
Born:  8/5/1996  
Height:  188cm
Weight:  73kg
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 31
AFL debut:  Round 16, 2016 v Western Bulldogs, Etihad Stadium
Total games:  8
Goals:  1
Disposals average:  15.3

Nathan Broad
Richmond’s third pick (No. 67 overall).  Recruited from Swan Districts (WAFL).
Playing position:  Defender
Born:  15/4/1993
Height:  192cm
Weight:  83kg
Guernsey number at Richmond:  No. 35
AFL debut:  Round 14, 2016 v Brisbane, MCG
Total games:  2
Goals:  0
Disposals average:  13.0