Thomson Dow Biography

Thomson Dow will depart Richmond after 45 games, after not being offered a contract for 2026 with the club.

"Thomson was very unlucky to miss the second half of the season through injury," Richmond's executive general manager Blair Hartley said.

"Unfortunately, this time of year, we need to make hard decisions, and we were unable to offer Thomson a list spot for 2026."

Thomson Dow makes his AFL debut for Richmond with 12 disposals (2 kicks and 10 handballs), 2 marks and 2 tackles in a 27-point win over West Coast.

Brothers Paddy Dow and Thomson Dow are using time away from their clubs during the suspension of the 2020 AFL Season to train together and help their parents' fruit farm.

"If I was in Melbourne I would've been training by myself with all these new guidelines and rules, so to have Thomson here and to be training with him is really good," Paddy said.

"I've never liked training by myself, I feel like it can get a bit depressing at times but to have someone with you makes it so much more enjoyable."

Paddy Dow says he would love to have his brother and draft prospect, Thomson Dow, play alongside him at Carlton.

"It would be awesome," Paddy said.

"I've been trying to have a bit of a joke with 'Stuka' (Carlton recruiting manager Paul Brodie) and (list manager) Mick Agresta and the other recruiters, just to get them on board.

"I think our picks are a bit out of the way for 'Thommo', so I'm not expecting much. But it would be awesome, I'd absolutely love it."