Richmond secures pick 5 with multi-pick trade to Port Adelaide
Richmond has acquired Port Adelaide's pick 5 by trading their 2027 first and second round picks plus pick 22 in 2026.
Richmond has traded for pick No. 5, securing a top-five selection in the 2026 AFL draft from Port Adelaide. The Tigers gave up their 2027 first and second round picks plus pick 22 this year for the coveted selection.
Port received the pick as compensation after losing star midfielder Zak Butters to the Western Bulldogs as a free agent. Richmond now holds two picks in the top five, giving the club significant flexibility in the draft.
The 2027 draft will be affected by Tasmania's inaugural participation, though Richmond's future first pick could still land in the top few selections. Port Adelaide has positioned itself to match bids on father-son prospect Louis Salopek and Academy prospect Zemes Pilot, and now holds three first-round picks next year.
- 5
- Pick acquired
- 2027 R1, 2027 R2, 2026 pick 22
- Richmond's future picks traded
- 3
- Port Adelaide first-round picks next
Why it mattersTwo top-five picks give Richmond a rare opportunity to build a dominant young core and reshape their list after a disappointing year.
AustraliaSignals Richmond's ambition to rebuild quickly and marks a significant draft advantage for the Victorian club in a highly competitive AFL landscape.
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