Richmond captain, Trent Cotchin has committed long-term to the Tigers, extending his tenure beyond his current contract.

The Tigers’ skipper is contracted until 2020, but has inked a new deal to remain at Richmond until the end of 2022.

Cotchin, 28, a premiership captain, Brownlow Medal winner, three-time Jack Dyer Medallist and All Australian has played 217 games in the Yellow and Black, across a decorated football career.

He has captained the Tigers since the start of 2013, and led his team to last year’s drought-breaking premiership win.

“Trent is everything we could ask for as the captain of our football club. His leadership and care for his teammates, as well as the courageous way he plays the game is just exceptional,” Richmond General Manager – Football, Neil Balme said.

“He leads by example with his talent and toughness on-field, and his maturity and authenticity off-field. We’re lucky to have him leading our playing group.”

After an impressive and promising junior career, Cotchin was selected by Richmond with pick no.2 overall in the 2007 National AFL Draft.

Cotchin’s contract news comes as Richmond recently re-signed co-vice captains, Alex Rance and Jack Riewoldt, as well as young-guns Jack Higgins and Jayden Short.