Richmond has selected Woodville West-Torrens forward/midfielder Zane Peucker with its third selection, No. 31 overall at this year’s Telstra AFL Draft.

Peucker was a dominant force for the Eagles U/18s this year, averaging 25 disposals, 1.5 goals, and 5.5 score involvements per game.

The damaging forward half player was particularly prolific late in the year, with 34 disposals and two goals in a narrow loss to West Adelaide in Round 14, and 31 touches and three majors the following week against Norwood.

Peucker also booted a goal in every game he played for the National Championship-winning South Australia, where he was a teammate of fellow Richmond draftee Sam Cumming.

Richmond National Recruiting Manager Rhy Gieschen said Peucker was a player with a great feel for the game and was strong in the contest.

“Zane has speed and power and consistently impacted games as both a midfielder and forward throughout the season,” he said.

“He is one of the youngest players in this year’s draft, given that he was born in December, and we feel he has a lot of development left in him.

“We are excited to welcome Zane and his family to Tigerland and know his father will be particularly over the moon, as he is a one-eyed Richmond supporter.”

Peucker, 17, stands at 179cm tall. His community club is Port District.