Mate Colina Biography

Richmond delists Mate Colina.

Colina had an unusual journey to the Tigers having joined the club after a college basketball career with the University of Hawaii.

But the 213cm ruck managed just 14 VFL matches for the Tigers and did not play at the top level due to a series of serious injuries.

"Unfortunately for Mate, his body did not allow him to play as much football as he would have liked across his time at Richmond," Tigers footy boss Blair Hartley said.

"He put his best foot forward and maintained a positive attitude despite his injury setbacks throughout his time here, and we wish him all the best for what is next."

The Tigers cut category B rookie Mate Colina but have committed to re-listing the untried 211cm ruck.

Mate Colina signs with Richmond as a Category B rookie.

Colina is a 213cm athlete who is Noah Balta's cousin and is close with ruck coach Ivan Maric and ruckman Ivan Soldo.

Colina played division-one basketball at the University of Hawaii and was in the same Australian under-17 basketball squad as Brisbane forward Tom Fullarton and ex-Eagle Patrick Bines in 2016.

He won't join Richmond until the upcoming college basketball season ends in March next year.