Josh Caddy

Originally taken by Gold Coast with pick 7 in the 2010 National Draft, Josh Caddy was a highly rated prospect from the Northern Knights who found it difficult to settle interstate during the Suns' foundation years. After just two seasons, he requested a move back to Victoria and was traded to Geelong, where he established himself as a heavy-bodied midfielder capable of impacting the scoreboard. He played consistent senior football across four seasons at Kardinia Park but was surprisingly traded to Richmond at the end of 2016, a move driven by Geelong’s list management requirements rather than a player request.

While initially blindsided by the switch to Punt Road, the trade proved to be the defining moment of Caddy's career. He flourished under Damien Hardwick, reinventing himself as a unique mid-sized forward who used his physical strength and superior overhead marking ability to exploit mismatches inside 50. This role change saw him become a dual premiership player in 2017 and 2019, with his career peaking in 2018 when he booted 46 goals and was named in the All-Australian squad. After struggling with hamstring injuries and falling out of the best 22 during the Tigers' transition period, Caddy announced his retirement midway through the 2022 season.