Here is a snapshot of the top-class Tigers who have worn the No. 10 guernsey that exciting youngster Taj Hotton has now taken over.

Shane Edwards – 303 games, 2007-2022
One of the most creative playmakers in Richmond’s history. Made those around him in the Tigers’ team better through his super-slick disposal, especially by hand. Score assists were his forte. Was quick of foot and quick of mind, always appearing one step ahead of the play. Adapted extremely well to a variety of on-field roles during his time at Tigerland, and got better with age, as evidenced by gaining All-Australian selection for the first time in 2018, followed by a career-best, second-placed Jack Dyer Medal finish in Richmond’s 2019 premiership year. Was pivotal for the Tigers in their three flag sides of 2017, 2019 and 2020.

Kevin Sheedy – 251 games, 1967-1979
Started his League career with Richmond as a centreman, but found his niche as a tough, uncompromising, fiercely-determined back pocket, who made life hell for the opposition’s resting rovers. Subsequently starred for the Tigers in a ruck-roving role, where the greater freedom enabled his football creativity to really come to the fore. A vital member of the 1969, 1973 and 1974 premiership sides, as well as the 1972 Grand Final team, won the Jack Dyer Medal in 1976, captained the Club in 1978, was named back pocket in Richmond’s Team of the Century, and is a Tigers’ Hall of Fame inductee.

Nick Daffy – 139 games, 1995-2001
Drafted by Richmond in 1990 but didn’t establish himself as a key senior regular with the Tigers until he donned the No. 10 guernsey in 1995. Was the Club’s leading goalkicker that season in his half-forward role, with 45 goals. Later became a prolific possession-winning midfielder for the team. Won the Jack Dyer Medal in 1998.

Jimmy Smith – 130 games, 1918-1926
Developed into a first-class half-back, after starting at Richmond as a forward. Renowned for his toughness and football ‘smarts’. Was a member of the Tigers’ 1920 and 1921 premiership sides and the 1919 Grand Final team.

Fred Burge – 109 games, 1944-1950
Talented rover, who was a consistent goalkicker while resting in the forward pocket. Won the Club’s leading goalkicker award in 1945 and finished third in the Best and Fairest award the same year. Played in the Tigers’ 1942 and 1944 Grand Final sides.

Richmond No. 10 premiership players
1920, 1921 – Jimmy Smith 
1943 – Laurie Cahill
1969, 1973, 1974 – Kevin Sheedy
2017, 2019, 2020 – Shane Edwards