Richmond has sealed a trade for talented, versatile speedster Chris Yarran from Carlton.

The Tigers have handed the Blues the pick 19 they received from Gold Coast earlier this week in exchange for Yarran, who has played 119 games and kicked 90 goals in his seven-season AFL career.

Yarran, Carlton’s first pick (No. 6 overall) in the 2008 National Draft, enjoyed a career-best season in 2014, finishing fourth in its Best and Fairest award.

Throughout his time at Carlton, he earned a reputation as one of the most exciting players in the competition, due to his lightning pace, evasive ability and excellent kicking skills with either foot.

He’s also capable of being used effectively in a variety of roles, including as a small forward and a rebounding defender.

“We clearly targeted Chris early in the trade period, as a player we believe will add great value to our playing list,” said Richmond’s General Manager of Football Dan Richardson.

“We’re pleased to have completed a trade to get him to the Club, and we look forward to him settling in at Tigerland.

“He will be 25 years of age when the 2016 season begins and we believe his best football is still ahead of him.”