The Tigers used their first selection in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft to snap up the key defender with pick No. 9.
Gibcus was seen as the best intercept defender in the draft pool and led the NAB League for intercept marks playing for Greater Western Victoria Rebels last season.
The Vic Country representative was selected in the NAB League Team of the Year and has an elite vertical leap and a strong defensive mindset.
Gibcus was born in Brisbane, grew up in Queensland and Western Australia before moving to Ballarat.
Draft history: 2021 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (Richmond) No. 9
The Tigers used their first selection in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft to snap up the key defender with pick No. 9.
Gibcus was seen as the best intercept defender in the draft pool and led the NAB League for intercept marks playing for Greater Western Victoria Rebels last season.
The Vic Country representative was selected in the NAB League Team of the Year and has an elite vertical leap and a strong defensive mindset.
Gibcus was born in Brisbane, grew up in Queensland and Western Australia before moving to Ballarat.
Draft history: 2021 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (Richmond) No. 9
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