Target ... Taylor Adams could be on his way out of GWS. Source: News Limited
RICHMOND has zeroed in on homesick Giant Taylor Adams as insurance for a Dustin Martin departure.
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The Tigers have joined Collingwood in the race for the hard-nut.
The Magpies were thought to be the frontrunner for Adams, who has indicated he wants to come home to Victoria.
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But Richmond have quickly swung into action since Martin's contractual breakdown this week, hastily arranging an interview with Adams.
Geelong and Melbourne were also keen on the out-of-contract on-baller but it is understood Collingwood and Richmond are Adams' preferred new homes.
It is understood the Pies have salary cap room to fit Adams after delisting much-loved veterans Alan Didak, Ben Johnson, Andrew Krakouer and Darren Jolly.
Defender Heath Shaw's future is also uncertain.
If Martin decides to leave Punt Rd, the strong-bodied Adams would help fill the Tigers' midfield void after two impressive seasons at Greater Western Sydney.
Adams, a first-round draft pick who was dubbed a future AFL captain by one recruiting chief, would also help bolster the Tigers' leadership stocks.
Future ... Dustin Martin is still undecided on his future. Source: News Limited
He turns 20 years old on Friday.
The Giants are interested in Martin and could engage Adams, who has played 31 AFL games, as part of a swap with the Tigers.
Richmond is also yet to agree to terms with out-of-contract midfielder Reece Conca, leaving coach Damien Hardwick with a major midfield headache following their first-round finals loss to Carlton.
Adams, a former Geelong Falcon who was taken at pick 13 in the 2011 national draft, has this season averaged 21 possessions and four clearances a game.
The Giants would be keen to re-sign the 180cm midfielder but would trade for the right deal.
Collingwood, who could lose free agent Dale Thomas, has also spoken with Adams and is intent on landing the clearance machine to help partner superstar ball-winner Scott Pendlebury around the stoppages.
Going? ... Dale Thomas could be on his way to Carlton. Source: News Limited
The Pies are slated to have pick 12 in the draft and are set to receive pick 13 as compensation for the potential loss of Thomas to Carlton.
Richmond, which finished one spot higher on the ladder than the Pies, would have the selection immediately following Collingwood's pick.
Adams' manager, Winston Rous from Phoenix Management Group, would not comment yesterday.
Collingwood received three first round draft picks last year by off-loading Sharrod Wellingham and Chris Dawes.
The Tigers are also interested in securing a back-up ruckman for Ivan Maric.
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