Richmond has signed ruckman Kieren Briggs to a four-year deal on the opening day of the free agency period.

Following eight seasons and 88 games with GWS, Briggs joins the Swinburne Centre with the following career-highs…

24 disposals, Round 20, 2023 v Western Bulldogs
55 hit-outs, 2024 semi-final v Brisbane
19 hit-outs to advantage, Round 17, 2025 v West Coast
16 kicks, Round 21, 2023 v Sydney
14 handballs, Round 17, 2024 v Carlton
12 clearances, Round 2, 2024 v West Coast

Richmond Executive General Manager, Football Talent, Blair Hartley said the Club was delighted to bring Briggs to the Swinburne Centre.

“Kieren is an experienced AFL ruckman entering the prime of his career,” he said.

“He enjoys the contested side of the game and brings a physical presence that allows him to compete against the best rucks in the competition.

“Kieren will add a lot to our ruck stocks, midfield and the way we use our key position players in general, while also strengthening our playing group with his professionalism and the way he goes about his football.

“He is highly driven to get the best out of himself and to help our Club continue to move forward.

“We are looking forward to the role he will play in the yellow and black.”