In March 2017 , Castagna was again upgraded to Richmond 's senior list . He was immediately impactful , playing in the club 's round 1 victory against , kicking two goals and recording 20 disposals . In round 4 he kicked a career-high four goals in Richmond 's win over the . Castagna , along with forward-line companions Daniel Rioli and Dan Butler , played a key role in Richmond 's five game unbeaten start to the 2017 season . After five rounds the small-forward trio had combined for 23 goals ( Castagna with eight ) and 44 tackles ( 18 for Castagna ) . At the mid-season bye , Castagna was one of only 11 players at Richmond to play all 11 matches to that point in the season . He was equal third at the club for goals kicked that season and also ranked 12th in the league for forward half pressure . In round 18 Castagna laid a career high nine tackles in the club 's win over . Castagna received the AFL Rising Star nomination for round 19 after kicking three goals and gathering 16 disposals in Richmond 's 33-point win over the at Metricon Stadium . Castagna was a member of Richmond 's finals team in 2017 , and kicked a goal in each of the club 's three matches in the series including in a victorious Grand Final . He finished the season a premiership player and having played in all 25 matches at senior level . His 26 goals for the season placed him fourth at the club and third among Rising Star eligible players across the season . Though he did not place in the award 's tally Castagna also ranked top 10 among such players in 12 statistical categories including number one in score involvements , marks inside 50 and tackles inside 50
Rising Star
2017 AFL Rising Star
Jason Castagna