Here’s a quick update on Patrick Carr and Richmond AFL.
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Patrick Carr, a 217 cm former basketball player from Melbourne, has been signed by Richmond as a Category B Rookie. This makes him the tallest player in AFL history on an AFL list. The signing was reported around May 27, 2026, with the club positioning him as a long-term ruck option and a project to reintroduce him to football after focusing on basketball in the US. [Sources include AFL.com.au coverage and club announcements from Richmond FC.]
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The move generated significant attention due to Carr’s height and background, with multiple outlets noting Richmond beat other clubs to secure him and that the club intends a slow, developmental pathway before potential game time. [Sources include Richmond FC announcements and sports news roundups.]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official club statements or summarize how Carr’s signing fits into Richmond’s ruck depth and long-term planning, with direct citations.
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