Tasmania officially has a new AFL player, with Rhyan Mansell named to make his debut for Richmond on Friday night.
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Announced on Wednesday night, 20-year-old Mansell will be making his debut against Port Adelaide and alongside Will Martyn, with injuries to Kamdyn McIntosh and star midfielder Dion Prestia forcing changes.
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A three-time premiership player at North Launceston, Mansell moved to SANFL outfit Woodville-West Torrens last season, winning another flag before being offered the opportunity to train with the Tigers.
Signing during the supplementary selection period in February after missing his opportunity in several national drafts, the former St Patrick's College student looks set to play in defence having impressed in the VFL's practice matches.
The Tigers uploaded footage of Mansell calling his parents informing them of his debut which drew some shocked reactions.