Richmond great Nathan Broad has confirmed to teammates that he will conclude his AFL career following next week’s final home game of the season against St Kilda at the MCG.

Broad has played 189 AFL games for the Tigers after being selected at pick 67 as a mature-aged draftee from Swan Districts in the 2015 National Draft.

The 33-year-old paid tribute to the Club’s culture, when addressing the group.

“The culture here is our competitive advantage, but it does not just happen, it has taken years to build,” he said.

“It can also be lost in a matter of moments. So, continue to water and feed this culture, because it is our biggest strength.

“I am going to miss the most, walking to the ‘G with the boys. The 10 minutes before you run out and put that guernsey on together and competing every week with you blokes.

“The Tiger Army cheering us on through every goal, mark, and tackle.

“It brought back some amazing memories on the weekend when Lalor sealed the game and the Tiger Army erupted. This competition is better when the ‘Tiges’ are up and about.”

Broad also implored the players continuing after him to remain tight, united, and focussed on what they are trying to achieve.

“Block out the external noise that comes at us,” he said.

“I know that this group can achieve something great, but it will not just happen. Talent can only get you so far in this game. Hard work, consistency and playing your role will take you to the next level.

“Do not be afraid to challenge each other or have tough conversations if it comes from a place of care. Continue to drive hard standards because the habits you create will become the standard.

“I promise you, the tough times in the trenches together will make the great times even sweeter.”

Broad made his AFL debut aged 23 in 2016, one of just two games he played in his first season.

The hard-nosed defender was struck down by a shoulder injury for the first half of the 2017 season but was recalled to the AFL line-up in Round 17 and held his spot for the remainder of the premiership season.

In just his 11th game of AFL football, Broad kept dangerous Giants forward Toby Greene goalless in a preliminary final, and his 12th senior appearance was the Club’s drought-breaking Grand Final win.

Broad remained a regular contributor in Richmond’s team as the Club finished on top of the ladder in 2018 and he became a dual premiership player in 2019.

The ever-versatile Broad was able to play taller in 2019 after star key defender Alex Rance, arguably the Tigers’ best defender across 2017 and 2018, injured his knee in Round 1.

In 2020, Broad became the quickest player in VFL/AFL history to win three premierships, achieving the feat in just 70 games.

Broad embraced added leadership credentials in the years after the premierships and played the best individual football of his career, again reinventing himself by producing more offensive flair and more than doubling his rebound 50 numbers.

He finished in the top 10 of the Jack Dyer Medal for the first time in 2022 and has remained among those positions for the past four straight seasons.

This includes winning the Fred Swift Medal in 2024 for fourth place. Broad has also been bestowed the playing group's top honour, the Francis Bourke Award for the past three consecutive years.

Broad had the honour of captaining the team in the 2025 Dreamtime at the ‘G match against Essendon and was selected to play for Western Australia in this year’s State of Origin match.

Richmond Executive General Manager- Football Talent, Blair Hartley, congratulated Broad on an outstanding career at the Club.

“Across 11 seasons, Nathan’s commitment to the Club and his teammates has led the way, and he should be very proud of the enormous legacy he will leave at Richmond,” he said.

“He is a true Richmond Man who has embodied the traits that our football program values the most.

“On field he has been a reliable player that has continually evolved and improved his game and got the absolute best out of himself and others.

“We wish Nathan and his wife Tayla and daughter Samara all the best as they head home to Western Australia. They will always be welcome at Richmond.”

The Tiger Army will have the chance to thank Broad for his outstanding contribution to the Club next Saturday at the MCG, with the match against St Kilda starting at 12.35pm.