Richmond delists Green and Hayes-Brown ahead of 2027 season
Steely Green, 22, departs after 45 AFL games; Oliver Hayes-Brown, who switched from basketball in 2023, also delisted.
Richmond has told Steely Green and Oliver Hayes-Brown their contracts will not be renewed. Green finishes his time at Punt Road after four seasons, having played 45 AFL games with a career-best 20 matches and 16 goals in 2026.
Hayes-Brown, a 208cm ruckman who switched from basketball three years ago, appeared in seven senior games this year, averaging 9.8 disposals and 11 hitouts. Green and Hayes-Brown used the club's development pathways but have not met the bar for list retention.
Richmond executive general manager of football talent Blair Hartley thanked them for their effort and wished them well.
- 45
- Green's AFL games
- 208cm
- Hayes-Brown height
- Pick 55 in 2022
- Green draft pick
- 2023 from basketball
- Hayes-Brown debut year
Why it mattersDelisting decisions shape which players develop further and which move on; these moves show Richmond is reshaping its list for the 2027 season.
AustraliaRichmond fans tracking the Tigers' rebuild will see these cuts as part of ongoing list restructure; both players may seek opportunities at other AFL clubs.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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