2026 Richmond VFL captain Lachlan Street, alongside leaders Liam George, Nick Collier, Sam Toner and Leo Connolly, have all recommitted to the Tigers for the 2027 season.
The quintet were all crucial role players during Richmond's 2026 campaign, and will look to lead again next season, as the group looks to rejuvenate and work back into finals contention.
LACHLAN STREET
Street, who last season was named captain for the fifth consecutive season in the yellow and black, will play on into his ninth year at Richmond in 2027.
He played 18 games in 2026, starring with 26 disposals in a win over St Kilda in Round 3, as well as 25 touches against Tasmania in Round 12.
To date, Street has played all 82 of his VFL games with Richmond, as he looks to reach triple figures next year.
A true Richmond man, Street is known for his toughness around the contest, and has been an integral part of the VFL foundation at Tigerland. He was an integral part of the 2019 premiership team and finished runner-up in the Club's VFL Best and Fairest in 2021. Â
NICK COLLIER
Collier had a breakout campaign in 2026, coming runner up in the Guinane Medal, championed for his fearlessness and aggressiveness to find the ball.
In just his third season at the level, Collier took his game to new heights, playing in 18 matches.
He had a season-high 23 disposals against the Cats in Round 16, while also notching up 21 disposals against Sydney, Carlton and Box Hill.
Collier notched his 50th VFL game in the second last game of 2026, as he looks to build and continue his exciting career in the yellow and black.
He also was crowned the winner of the inaugural Steve Morris Award this season, presented to the VFL player who best embodies the Club's values, trademarks and standards. The player-voted award was introduced this year and is the VFL version of the prestigious Francis Bourke Award.
SAM TONER
Also signing on for another season with the Tigers is exciting forward Toner, who pulled off a third-place finish in this year's Guinane Medal.
In just his second season at VFL level, Toner took his game to new heights, kicking 21 goals from just 15 matches.
He starred in the Round 3 victory over St Kilda, booting a whopping six goals and collecting 19 disposals.
Toner had three goals hauls in Round 1 against Southport, Round 7 against Williamstown and Round 9 against the Bombers, looking to take his game to even more exciting heights in 2027.
LIAM GEORGE
Liam George will also return to the Tigers for his third year in the VFL system, following an improved 2026 campaign.
George, at just 21, was named in the 2026 leadership group, and was gallant in action and voice this year.
Playing 18 games in 2026, he averaged 13.5 disposals playing across half-forward and half-back.
He brought the energy on and off field, guiding the side alongside first-year coach Jack Madgen, with expectations that he will continue to grow next year.
LEO CONNOLLY
Leo Connolly will also pull on the guernsey for the second consecutive year with Richmond, following an impressive season in 2026.
He played 15 games, utilised predominately as a centre half-back, with impressive stints as an inside midfielder.
On debut for Richmond in Round 1 this year, he collected 22 disposals, before a standout and season-high 27 touches and seven marks against Box Hill in Round 8.
Connolly also showed off his leadership skills and football smarts, standing tall at the level, with his ball use and run-and-carry strong throughout the year.
His ability to move the ball inside-50 was also lauded by coach Madgen during the 2026 campaign.
