Rhyan Mansell Biography

Rhyan Mansell is found guilty of rough conduct and given a three-game ban for pushing St Kilda defender Liam O'Connell into a marking contest, in a case seen as a significant test following an AFL memo on player conduct.

"The force of the push is a significant factor here. It went well beyond what a reasonable player would consider prudent in the circumstances, particularly the circumstances that the push was in the direction of the path of the ball," Jeff Gleeson KC, AFL Tribunal Chair said.

"Mansell breached his duty of care by pushing O'Connell with such force, with the path of the ball directly in the direction of oncoming players."

Rhyan Mansell signs a two-year contract extension to remain with Richmond until the end of 2026.

Rhyan Mansell makes his AFL debut for Richmond at Adelaide Oval with 9 disposals (6 kicks and 3 handballs), 3 marks and 2 tackles in a 2-point loss to Port Adelaide.

Rhyan Mansell joins Richmond in the Pre-season Supplemental Selection Period.

Mansell, who hails from Tasmania, is no stranger to premiership glory, having won a SANFL flag with Woodville West Torrens last year, while also winning three senior flags with Launceston.

"We have always liked his stuff because he suited what we like in a player; super competitive, physical, (and with) really good speed," Tigers recruiting manager Matt Clarke said.

"He played footy, but he was in the cricket pathways. He also played soccer mainly as a kid, so he was not in all the (football) squads like a lot of kids are."