With Sam Banks recently being upgraded into Richmond’s No. 6 guernsey, we examine the number’s history at the Club through several players who wore it with distinction.
Shaun Grigg – 171 games, 2011-2019
Was a very valuable contributor for Richmond in a range of roles after joining the Club from Carlton, including as a hard-running wingman, a tagger, a midfielder with the capacity to win contested ball, and even as a relief ruckman in the Tigers’ drought-breaking 2017 season. Had a clever football brain and maintained a high level of performance throughout his time at Tigerland.
Mark Chaffey – 154 games, 1998-2006
Hard-working small defender, who also carried out some valuable tagging roles for the Tigers later in his League career. Was strong overhead, courageous, and a reliable performer.
Chris Naish – 143 games, 1990-1997
Speedy, elusive small forward with first-class goalkicking nous. Didn’t need many opportunities to hurt the opposition on the scoreboard. Played a key role in Richmond advancing to the preliminary final in 1995, as he kicked 42 goals that season.
Stan Judkins – 133 games, 1928-1936
More than compensated for his small stature and light frame with superb skills and lightning pace. Won the Brownlow Medal in 1930, despite being dropped to Richmond’s reserve-grade side during that season. An important member of the Tigers’ 1932 and 1934 premiership sides.
David Palm – 104 games, 1983-1988
A tough player who thrived on the physical side of the game and getting under the opposition’s skin. Effectively used throughout his time with the Tigers in the back pocket, minding the resting rovers, and as a ruck-rover.
Paul Sproule – 86 games, 1972-1975
One of Richmond’s best-ever recruits from a rival League club. Joined the Tigers after four seasons with Essendon and had a significant, instant impact. Silky-skilled midfielder with an excellent football brain. Was a consistently high possession-winner and he used the ball with great precision. Played a pivotal role in Richmond’s back-to-back premiership teams of 1973-1974.
Jack Scott – 86 games, 1939-1945
Strongly-built, rugged, ruckman/defender, who was especially effective in wet conditions. Played in the Tigers’ 1943 premiership side and losing 1942 and 1944 Grand Finals.
Reg Hede – 76 games, 1915-1921
Dashing, determined player with abundant courage, who spent his time at Richmond in the back pocket and on a wing. Was among the best players in the Tigers’ inaugural League premiership in 1920, having been a member of their losing Grand Final line-up the previous year.
The No. 6 Richmond premiership players
1920 – Reg Hede
1932, 1934 – Stan Judkins
1943 – Jack Scott
1973, 1974 – Paul Sproule
1980 – Stephen Mount
2017 – Shaun Grigg
