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‘He broke down in tears’: Young Tiger’s special journey to Richmond

Name: ‘He broke down in tears’: Young Tiger’s special journey to Richmond
Uploaded: 26/5/2026
Description: Ahead of Richmond’s Round 12 clash with Sydney, Josh Gabelich recalls Patrick Retschko’s special journey from being told he would be de-listed by Geelong, to then being traded to the club he madly supported growing up.

Ahead of Richmond’s Round 12 clash with Sydney, Josh Gabelich recalls Patrick Retschko’s special journey from being told he would be de-listed by Geelong, to then being traded to the club he madly supported growing up.

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