28 October 2026

Truth emerges after Richmond flag hero Jayden Short ‘fined’ for failed trade request

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Truth emerges after Richmond flag hero Jayden Short ‘fined’ for failed trade request

A teammate has revealed what really went down in the players’ group chat when negotiations fell apart.

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