Exciting Richmond prospect Tom Brown underlined his versatility in Sunday’s clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
Playing forward rather than his customary role in the backline, Brown kicked a team-high and equal game-high three goals.
The first goal he scored, which also was his inaugural one in AFL football, was a superb, set-shot six-pointer from outside the forward-50 arc at the Punt Road end of the ground.
Brown, who turns 21 today (July 30), took five marks, two of them contested, two inside 50, and provided a much-needed spark to the Tigers’ attack.
Richmond coach Adem Yze spoke about Brown’s move into the forward line during his post-match press conference.
“He’s played there in the last couple of weeks,” Yze said.
“We feel like he’s just a talented kid . . . he’s really good at footy.
“So, I knew that’s an opportunity he’d be able to take. And he’s embraced it.

Exciting Richmond prospect Tom Brown underlined his versatility in Sunday’s clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
Playing forward rather than his customary role in the backline, Brown kicked a team-high and equal game-high three goals.
The first goal he scored, which also was his inaugural one in AFL football, was a superb, set-shot six-pointer from outside the forward-50 arc at the Punt Road end of the ground.
Brown, who turns 21 today (July 30), took five marks, two of them contested, two inside 50, and provided a much-needed spark to the Tigers’ attack.
Richmond coach Adem Yze spoke about Brown’s move into the forward line during his post-match press conference.
“He’s played there in the last couple of weeks,” Yze said.
“We feel like he’s just a talented kid . . . he’s really good at footy.
“So, I knew that’s an opportunity he’d be able to take. And he’s embraced it.
