John Heslin Biography

Richmond's Irish rookie John Heslin has returned home after just three months on the Tigers' list.

"It's never easy for young players to relocate to a new country, a long way from their family and friends. John found that transition difficult, and has experienced homesickness," Richmond general manager of football Craig Cameron said.

"We have worked hard to support John and will continue to do so, but we understand his decision to return home at this time."

Richmond?s international rookie, Irishman John Heslin, is desperate to play a game of football after six months of training.

"Six months is a long time not to play games, and I'm getting to the stage where I'm just itching to play games," he said.

"Back home I used to play games once a week, sometimes twice, for the whole year, and only have a week or two off. So six months of just training has been tough that way."