Dusty forward costs Tiges “CJ”

Jack Riewoldt says the return of Dustin Martin to the Richmond forward line has seen Callum Coleman-Jones request a trade given his lack of opportunities.

The Richmond vice-captain said Coleman-Jones had asked for a trade and was keen to get to North Melbourne.

It leaves the Tigers with a list hole, given Riewoldt might only play one more season, with Coleman-Jones being groomed as his replacement.

North Melbourne is not prepared to hand over its No.20 draft pick and could secure Coleman-Jones through the pre-season draft or at least that threat as leverage in a trade.

“Ultimately, he thinks that he can go out and play AFL footy at the highest level and that’s what every kid wants to do,” Riewoldt said.

“If I was in that position and I wasn’t getting a regular game, you have to look at your options. But ... to lose two (Coleman-Jones and Mabior Chol) is going to be pretty disappointing. ‘CJ’ got a few games late in the year, but Dustin (Martin) wasn’t playing. Does he fit into a forward line with the three of us in there plus him? It’s a question that no doubt he’s asked himself a lot.”