AFL Trade News | Tylar Young Heads West to Join the Eagles

In this episode, MJ Want breaks down the AFL trade that sends Tylar Young from the Richmond Tigers to the West Coast Eagles, analysing how this move reshapes both clubs’ defensive setups heading into the 2026 AFL season.The conversation dives into Richmond’s rebuild strategy, examining how the Tigers are balancing youth development and list management while still holding a competitive defensive group. Meanwhile, West Coast continues to bolster their backline depth, adding a key position defender who brings size, strength, and potential to a developing squad.MJ explores Tylar Young’s potential fantasy football implications, noting how his injury history and limited senior exposure could make him a speculative but intriguing pick in deeper AFL Fantasy or SuperCoach formats.