Tigers’ stars Conti and Mansell find their purr-fect match

Richmond AFLW star Monique Conti and Tigers’ forward Rhyan Mansell have hard launched their relationship on Instagram.

Richmond AFLW star Monique Conti has debuted a romance close to home at Punt Road.

Conti posted a picture with Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell who reposted to his Instagram story with a green love heart.

Fans were quick to congratulate the new footy power couple.

Richmond's Rhyan Mansell and Monique Conti on Instagram

Conti, who was crowned the AFLW’s best player in 2023, also plays in the WNBL with Geelong United.

The multi-talented athlete won her sixth Richmond AFLW best and fairest award in December.

When she won the league award she thanked her boyfriend Davo at the time who couldn’t be there due to interstate commitments. Five years ago Conti was in a relationship with then Tigers young gun Sydney Stack.

Conti during the round 10 AFLW match between Richmond Tigers and Hawthorn Hawks. Picture: Darrian Traynor

Mansell, a promising small forward, grew up in Tasmania and was previously engaged.

Earlier this season he was controversially suspended for three matches for pushing his St Kilda opponent Liam O’Connell into a marking contest and injuring him.

He’s played 12 games this season for a total of 65 since his debut with the Tigers in 2021.

Originally published as Tigers’ stars Conti and Mansell find their purr-fect match