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The Australian
6 days ago
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- The Australian
AFL 2025: Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will return, while another Tiger will be unleashed on full minutes
Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will pull on the jumper for the first time in nearly 500 days when he returns to action through the VFL. Gibcus has had a difficult 18 months after sustaining an ACL rupture in the Tigers' second game of 2024. Prior to that injury, the promising key back had a series of hamstring troubles which he sought treatment for overseas. He will make his long-awaited return this weekend in Richmond's reserves against Geelong on Sunday. 'Yeah he's (Gibcus) playing some VFL footy which is awesome, he's been chomping at the bit for the last few weeks,' Richmond coach Adem Yze said. Richmond defender Josh Gibcus (R) will make his long awaited return through the VFL this Sunday. Picture: David Caird 'He's finally got that opportunity, a big smile comes on my face when you say his name and I can't wait. 'They obviously play the next day so there will be a heap of staff staying down to be there and support him through it. 'We can't wait to see him out there.' The Tigers will be without the experience of Tom Lynch in the senior side on Saturday but have some promising inclusions to the twos. Jayden Short will accompany Gibcus in returning from injury and, according to Yze, will play 70 to 80 per cent game time before being available next week. The Tigers will also look to 'unleash' untried draftee Taj Hotton, who has built steadily from ACL recovery in recent weeks. 'It's a bit about everything, really, we've got to make sure he's (Hotton) ready to play AFL footy and not just play, he's got to perform and be ready to perform,' Yze said. Richmond will 'unleash' untried draftee Taj Hotton on full minutes this weekend. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) 'Last week was his first full game, it was still managed minutes or managed rotations, so he's played 80 per cent game time at VFL. 'This week we'll let him go, we'll unleash him, he gets to play as much game time as he can. 'Then it's around recovery and how he pulls up, we've got eight games to go and we've got make sure when he comes in we want him to stay in. 'We've got to make sure he's pulling up OK, give him the best chance – he's obviously a highly talented guy but we've got to set him up the right way.' Tyler Lewis Sports reporter Tyler Lewis is a sports reporter based in Melbourne's south east. @tmlew_ Tyler Lewis
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will return, while another Tiger will be unleashed on full minutes
Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will pull on the jumper for the first time in nearly 500 days when he returns to action through the VFL. Gibcus has had a difficult 18 months after sustaining an ACL rupture in the Tigers' second game of 2024. Prior to that injury, the promising key back had a series of hamstring troubles which he sought treatment for overseas. He will make his long-awaited return this weekend in Richmond's reserves against Geelong on Sunday. 'Yeah he's (Gibcus) playing some VFL footy which is awesome, he's been chomping at the bit for the last few weeks,' Richmond coach Adem Yze said. 'He's finally got that opportunity, a big smile comes on my face when you say his name and I can't wait. 'They obviously play the next day so there will be a heap of staff staying down to be there and support him through it. 'We can't wait to see him out there.' The Tigers will be without the experience of Tom Lynch in the senior side on Saturday but have some promising inclusions to the twos. Jayden Short will accompany Gibcus in returning from injury and, according to Yze, will play 70 to 80 per cent game time before being available next week. The Tigers will also look to 'unleash' untried draftee Taj Hotton, who has built steadily from ACL recovery in recent weeks. 'It's a bit about everything, really, we've got to make sure he's (Hotton) ready to play AFL footy and not just play, he's got to perform and be ready to perform,' Yze said. 'Last week was his first full game, it was still managed minutes or managed rotations, so he's played 80 per cent game time at VFL. 'This week we'll let him go, we'll unleash him, he gets to play as much game time as he can. 'Then it's around recovery and how he pulls up, we've got eight games to go and we've got make sure when he comes in we want him to stay in. 'We've got to make sure he's pulling up OK, give him the best chance – he's obviously a highly talented guy but we've got to set him up the right way.'
The Australian
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
AFL 2025: Richmond expects ‘really exciting' returns from injury
Welcome reinforcements are on the way. Richmond is set to be boosted by the returns of injured players Jayden Short, Harry Armstrong and Josh Gibcus as early as next week. It follows the likely selection of No.1 pick Sam Lalor this week after he sustained a soft-tissue injury last month against Essendon. Short and Armstrong will be available after their respective calf and hamstring injuries, while Gibcus will make his long-awaited return from a cruel ACL blow. Gibcus, a highly-touted key defender, has endured an unlucky run with injuries and has not played since March last year. Uncapped draftees Josh Smillie and Taj Hotton could then follow the returning trio in a big lift to the back-end of the Tigers' campaign. They will each be a welcome sight for coach Adem Yze after his side was belted by the Western Bulldogs and have the in-form Adelaide this weekend. 'We'll get a few boys (back), really exciting,' Yze said. There's welcome returns headed the Tigers' way. Picture: Michael Klein 'Harry Armstrong will play VFL footy next week, he's training really well, he'll finish off another week of training this week and be available for the following week. 'Josh Gibcus will play, touch wood, he'll be back the following week, so we'll get three or four blokes back next week. 'And then fingers crossed Josh Smillie is not too far away behind that, the back-end of the season – Taj Hotton played his first half of VFL footy on the weekend. 'The back-end of our season, hopefully see some more talent coming through and getting some opportunity at AFL level.' Gibcus has played just two games since his debut season in 2022. The 22-year-old sustained a severe hamstring injury, which required overseas medical assistance, before rupturing his ACL in just his second game back last season. Richmond coach Adem Yze is pleading with the footy gods to deliver some luck to Josh Gibcus. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images Yze said Gibcus had produced a 'powerful' block at training and was 'jumping out of his skin' to play. 'Yeah, no doubt, and I feel for him, he's taken a little bit longer than the others, the other boys who hurt their knees last year,' he said. 'He's jumping out of his skin and, to be fair, his last few weeks have been really powerful like he's looked back to the Gibbo we know. 'We can't wait to get him back out there, he's such a talented kid and he's a real leader down there for us. 'You can't wait for him to get some luck, like two years of setbacks. Hopefully, he gets a full run at it now.' Tyler Lewis Sports reporter Tyler Lewis is a sports reporter based in Melbourne's south east. @tmlew_ Tyler Lewis
Daily Telegraph
26-06-2025
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- Daily Telegraph
AFL 2025: Richmond expects ‘really exciting' returns from injury
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Welcome reinforcements are on the way. Richmond is set to be boosted by the returns of injured players Jayden Short, Harry Armstrong and Josh Gibcus as early as next week. It follows the likely selection of No.1 pick Sam Lalor this week after he sustained a soft-tissue injury last month against Essendon. Short and Armstrong will be available after their respective calf and hamstring injuries, while Gibcus will make his long-awaited return from a cruel ACL blow. Gibcus, a highly-touted key defender, has endured an unlucky run with injuries and has not played since March last year. Uncapped draftees Josh Smillie and Taj Hotton could then follow the returning trio in a big lift to the back-end of the Tigers' campaign. They will each be a welcome sight for coach Adem Yze after his side was belted by the Western Bulldogs and have the in-form Adelaide this weekend. 'We'll get a few boys (back), really exciting,' Yze said. There's welcome returns headed the Tigers' way. Picture: Michael Klein 'Harry Armstrong will play VFL footy next week, he's training really well, he'll finish off another week of training this week and be available for the following week. 'Josh Gibcus will play, touch wood, he'll be back the following week, so we'll get three or four blokes back next week. 'And then fingers crossed Josh Smillie is not too far away behind that, the back-end of the season – Taj Hotton played his first half of VFL footy on the weekend. 'The back-end of our season, hopefully see some more talent coming through and getting some opportunity at AFL level.' Gibcus has played just two games since his debut season in 2022. The 22-year-old sustained a severe hamstring injury, which required overseas medical assistance, before rupturing his ACL in just his second game back last season. Richmond coach Adem Yze is pleading with the footy gods to deliver some luck to Josh Gibcus. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images Yze said Gibcus had produced a 'powerful' block at training and was 'jumping out of his skin' to play. 'Yeah, no doubt, and I feel for him, he's taken a little bit longer than the others, the other boys who hurt their knees last year,' he said. 'He's jumping out of his skin and, to be fair, his last few weeks have been really powerful like he's looked back to the Gibbo we know. 'We can't wait to get him back out there, he's such a talented kid and he's a real leader down there for us. 'You can't wait for him to get some luck, like two years of setbacks. Hopefully, he gets a full run at it now.' Originally published as AFL 2025: Richmond expects handful of 'really exciting' returns from injury in coming weeks
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Richmond expects handful of ‘really exciting' returns from injury in coming weeks
Welcome reinforcements are on the way. Richmond is set to be boosted by the returns of injured players Jayden Short, Harry Armstrong and Josh Gibcus as early as next week. It follows the likely selection of No.1 pick Sam Lalor this week after he sustained a soft-tissue injury last month against Essendon. Short and Armstrong will be available after their respective calf and hamstring injuries, while Gibcus will make his long-awaited return from a cruel ACL blow. Gibcus, a highly-touted key defender, has endured an unlucky run with injuries and has not played since March last year. Uncapped draftees Josh Smillie and Taj Hotton could then follow the returning trio in a big lift to the back-end of the Tigers' campaign. They will each be a welcome sight for coach Adem Yze after his side was belted by the Western Bulldogs and have the in-form Adelaide this weekend. 'We'll get a few boys (back), really exciting,' Yze said. 'Harry Armstrong will play VFL footy next week, he's training really well, he'll finish off another week of training this week and be available for the following week. 'Josh Gibcus will play, touch wood, he'll be back the following week, so we'll get three or four blokes back next week. 'And then fingers crossed Josh Smillie is not too far away behind that, the back-end of the season – Taj Hotton played his first half of VFL footy on the weekend. 'The back-end of our season, hopefully see some more talent coming through and getting some opportunity at AFL level.' Gibcus has played just two games since his debut season in 2022. The 22-year-old sustained a severe hamstring injury, which required overseas medical assistance, before rupturing his ACL in just his second game back last season. Yze said Gibcus had produced a 'powerful' block at training and was 'jumping out of his skin' to play. 'Yeah, no doubt, and I feel for him, he's taken a little bit longer than the others, the other boys who hurt their knees last year,' he said. 'He's jumping out of his skin and, to be fair, his last few weeks have been really powerful like he's looked back to the Gibbo we know. 'We can't wait to get him back out there, he's such a talented kid and he's a real leader down there for us. 'You can't wait for him to get some luck, like two years of setbacks. Hopefully, he gets a full run at it now.'
