Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis will proceed as co-captains on the forefront of Richmond’s bid to climb again into AFL premiership rivalry this season.
The pair have been endorsed by fellow gamers and the soccer division this week, following an intensive assessment of the Tigers’ management construction.
Richmond soccer efficiency supervisor Tim Livingstone stated Grimes and Nankervis had flourished as leaders after being appointed final yr as the primary co-captains in Richmond historical past, taking on from long-time skipper Trent Cotchin.
“Dylan and Toby led our group and broader organisation wonderfully in 2022, complementing each other while also leading as individuals terrifically well,” Livingstone stated.
“We are looking forward to seeing them continue to grow with the role this upcoming season and are delighted that the group has endorsed them for another year.
“Together they’re nice drivers of our tradition and values and wonderful contributors on and off the sector.
“It will be exciting to see what these young men can help us achieve in 2023 and beyond.”
Richmond’s premiership hopes final yr ended once they suffered a heartbreaking two-point defeat to the Brisbane Lions in an elimination last.
After profitable flags in 2017, 2019 and 2020, they’ve bolstered their checklist for one more shot at glory underneath adorned coach Damien Hardwick this season.
The Tigers recruited Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper from GWS to bolster their midfield, whereas famous person Dustin Martin is ready to bounce again after managing simply 9 matches final season.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
