Talented, young Tiger key forward Jonty Faull will be following in illustrious boot steps at Punt Road, wearing the No. 8 guernsey from next season. Here is a snapshot of the star players throughout Richmond’s history who have achieved great success in the No. 8.
Jack Riewoldt – 347 games, 2007-2023
Richmond’s first pick in the 2006 AFL national draft went on to become an outstanding key forward of the competition, a triple premiership Tiger and an all-time Club great. Won a heap of individual awards throughout his distinguished AFL career (three Coleman Medals, two Jack Dyer Medals), is the third highest goalkicker in Richmond’s history and second on the Club’s all-time games played list. Was the Tigers’ leading goalkicker in a season 12 times. Possessed an extremely high football IQ to go with his mobility, top-class marking ability and accurate kicking for goal.
Dick Clay – 213 games, 1966-1976
One of the most talented and versatile players to ever represent Richmond. Started his playing career with the Tigers as a key forward, was a star wingman in the 1967 and 1969 premiership sides, then turned into an elite full-back of the competition, producing fine football there in the Club’s back-to-back premierships of 1973-1974. Had blistering pace, was a strong mark, and a magnificent, long kick.
Michael Roach – 200 games, 1977-1989
Transformed from a skinny wingman in his early days at Richmond, after being recruited from Tasmania, into a superstar spearhead. Became just the second player in Tigerland history to achieve the coveted 100-goal milestone in a season, when he kicked 112 in the Club’s 1980 premiership year. Was extremely agile for his size, a spectacular high mark, and a deadly accurate drop-punt kick for goal. Could roost the ball a long way, too. Seven-time winner of Richmond’s leading goalkicker award and a Tigers’ Hall of Fame inductee.
Allan Geddes – 182 games, 1925-1935
A brilliant wingman, renowned for his deft use of the stab-pass, superb balance and ruthless attitude, combined with an ice-cool temperament. Key member of Richmond’s 1932 and 1934 premiership sides and played in the 1927, 1929, 1931 and 1933 Grand Finals with the Tigers. Captained the Club in 1927, 1928 and 1930, and won the Best and Fairest in 1926.
The No. 8 Richmond premiership players
1920, 1921 – Bobby Carew
1932, 1934 – Allan Geddes
1967, 1969, 1973, 1974 – Dick Clay
1980 – Michael Roach
2017, 2019, 2020 – Jack Riewoldt
