Tigers name another cub

THREE weeks, three debutants.

That's the scenario for Richmond coach Jade Rawlings, with Jayden Post into the side this week, following Ty Vickery and Jarrod Silvester who had their first cracks in the past two rounds.

Post was Richmond's second selection (26 overall) in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft and is a key-position player, who used his athleticism to take the most contested and uncontested marks in the TAC Cup last year.

Richmond football manager Ross Monaghan said Post had quickly worked his way up to the AFL.

"He started off the season slowly – first year in the system – and had to work his way through playing some games with the Coburg reserves," he told richmondfc.com.au.

"He did well enough at that level for the selectors at Coburg to think he deserved a game in the seniors. He's been consistent for a few weeks in a row, and last week he had a breakout game with Coburg.

"In a side which was struggling, last week he really put his hand up, worked really hard, and has been rewarded with selection this week."

Monaghan said the 18-year-old was able to play in a range of positions.

"He was originally drafted as a tall defender who could also play forward, but he's also played on the wing with Coburg," he said.

"So he's had a range of experiences and each one he's handled really well and we've been really pleased with his progress."

Also returning is Andy Collins, who was a late withdrawal with the flu last week.

Making way are Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls – who came in last week to replace Collins – and the unfortunate Alex Rance, who had the unenviable task of tagging Saints star Nick Dal Santo last Sunday.

"Nobody was disappointed with his performance last week. He's just had to make way for a first-gamer we wanted to give an opportunity to," Monaghan said.