Richmond draft pick Thomson Dow on potentially meeting brother Paddy Dow
New Richmond recruit Thomson Dow had to be told who his new club’s Round 1 opponent next year was, but he admits a showdown with brother Paddy would be “interesting”.
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New Richmond recruit Thomson Dow swore he had no idea who his new AFL club’s Round 1 opponent next year was.
When told it was Carlton, which is home to his older brother Paddy, Row replied with a grin:
“If that pans out for me to get a game, gee that would be interesting.”
Richmond figures have already put it on the No.21 draft pick to aim to make his debut in the Round 1 blockbuster against the Blues.
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Coach Damien Hardwick has shown he is not afraid to make selection bombshells, which was evident when he selected Marlion Pickett to make his debut in this year’s Grand Final.
While a draftee immediately breaking into the reigning premier’s side appears unlikely, the 182cm midfielder said he was just looking forward to rubbing shoulders with some of the game’s biggest names.
“That’s the best part about it I reckon, there are some superstars at the club,” Dow said.
“To be able to train and potentially play with them is unreal in itself, so that would definitely make me a better player and improve my footy.
“It’s a pretty surreal feeling.
“I was just sitting at home last night not really expecting anything and when my name was called out to be a Tiger, it’s an honour really considering the amount of success they’ve had.
“I’m honoured to join Tigerland.”
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Richmond says pick 21 Thomson Dow should dream of Round 1 debut against brother Paddy
Dow, who hails from Swan Hill and boarded at Geelong Grammar, said having his older brother Paddy as a sounding board would help his transition to the life of an AFL footballer.
“I think the way we play is similar, but there are a lot of differences as well,” Dow said.
“He’s a very solid, contested player and he’s probably got me in that area, but I feel like I could be more damaging on the outside as well as having that balance.”
Dow, 18, said he could not wait to meet his new teammates at Punt Rd.
“I spoke to Dimma this morning on the car ride over here,” he said.
“He sent his congratulations and he was good, and I spoke to a few of the boys as well.
“Some of them messaged me, which was reassuring.”