Richmond is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Austin to a key role at the Club in List Strategy and Player Acquisition.

Austin was most recently Head of List Management at Carlton, a role he held for over six years until May this year.

The highly experienced recruiter and analyst has more than two decades of experience in the AFL industry, including six and a half years at Richmond between 2011 and 2018 as List Management and Recruiting Officer.

After departing Richmond, Austin joined the Western Bulldogs as National Recruiting Manager, where he led the Club’s recruiting strategy across two drafts before moving to Carlton.

He also previously held roles as an Opposition Analyst at the Bulldogs (2006-2008) and Port Adelaide (2008-2011).

Richmond Executive General Manager, Football Talent Blair Hartley, said the Club was thrilled to welcome Austin back to Punt Road.

“Nick has enormous experience in the industry and has built a successful career across analysis, list management and recruiting,” Hartley said.

“As the game continues to evolve, particularly in the list space and with the addition of a 19th team, having someone of Nick’s credentials and experience will be important for us moving forward.

“He will be a huge asset for our Club, and we are delighted to welcome him and his family back to Richmond.”

Austin will commence with the Club on Wednesday, ahead of the Free Agency Period that commences on October 2 and Trade Period on October 5.