The Herald Sun's Sam Edmund says Richmond could be facing a challenging list management period if Tom Lynch decides to join the club.

A host of Tigers are out of contract at season’s end, and with the premiers a major player to secure Lynch’s services on big money, Edmund has pondered what will happen to some of their middle-tier players if the Gold Coast forward comes to Punt Road.

“What they do from here from a list management perspective will be absolutely fascinating,” he told SEN Breakfast.

“Watch this space at Punt Road. They’re in a bit of a holding phase, Blair Hartley the list manager is overseas.

“A number of their players around the fringes, inside and outside of the side, that are of a similar ilk, are out of contract.

“Corey Ellis can’t get a game, will they keep Shaun Grigg, Bachar Houli, Nathan Broad, Sam Lloyd, Reece Conca is also out, Connor Menadue, Shai Bolton. Does the salary cap squeeze these guys?

“If Tom Lynch actually does decide to come down and join Richmond, what does that mean for some of these guys?”

Tigers skipper Trent Cotchin told SEN Breakfast that Lynch is known as a fantastic person, but added it isn’t fair to provide running commentary on the situation.

Listen to Trent Cotchin's chat with Garry Lyon and Tim Watson on SEN Breakfast in the player below