Richmond has used its second selection in the 2023 Mid-Season Rookie Draft (No. 13 overall) to recruit 20-year-old rebounding defender James Trezise from Richmond VFL.
Trezise has made an immediate impact in his short time at Tigerland within the VFL program. Playing in all eight games so far this season, the exciting left-footer has demonstrated his raw talent across a number of positions.
Recruited from: Richmond VFL
Position: Rebounding defender
Height: 188cm
Weight: 76kg
DOB: 15/6/2002
What the Richmond recruiters say about Trezise...
"Originally recruited from Tooradin-Dalmore FC in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition, James joined Richmond VFL for the first time this season having never previously been in a state league program or elite junior program. In such a short amount of time, his dedication to his football has been second-to-none and consequentially his improvement has been rapid.
"His competitiveness, defensive intent and big vertical power has seen him used across a number of positions in his eight VFL games this season. He has predominantly settled as a back, averaging 16 disposals, five marks and five tackles including a 29 disposal, 10 mark game against Geelong in Round 8.
"At only 20 years old with enormous upside, we are incredibly excited to bring James into the club in a full-time capacity; an opportunity he thoroughly deserves."
