Richmond has extended the career of former Geelong ruckman Orren Stephenson, selecting him as a rookie for season 2013.

Stephenson was invited to train with the Tigers after he was delisted by the Cats at the end of the 2012 season and he showed enough for the Club to give him a second chance at AFL level. 

The 30-year-old played eight games for Geelong in 2012, after being selected with pick 78 in the 2011 AFL National Draft.

He made his league debut in Round 1 this year, playing six games in the first half of the season and two more in Rounds 19-20, before suffering a hand injury.

Stephenson returned from injury at VFL level, playing in Geelong’s premiership victory over Port Melbourne.

Before being recruited by the Cats, Stephenson enjoyed significant success at VFL level with North Ballarat, playing in three consecutive premierships from 2008-10.

Date of birth: 15/7/1982

Height: 200cm

Weight: 104kg

Former clubs: Geelong, North Ballarat (VFL)

AFL games: 8

AFL goals: 1