Debutant Shines as Tigers Fall Short
Kye Annand, a 200cm key defender selected by Richmond in the mid-season rookie draft, made his AFL debut in Round 14 against Brisbane at Hobart's Ninja Stadium.
Recruited from Geelong's VFL program, the 22-year-old made an immediate impact on the big stage.
"He's slotted in so well. He's one of the boys already... He's a natural... looks like a good player."
— Tim Taranto, Acting Richmond Captain
Annand recorded a well-rounded stat line:
- 14 disposals
- 5 contested possessions
- 2 marks
- 6 rebound-50s
- 6 intercepts
- 6 one-percenters
- 259 metres gained