Youngster Zane Peucker has signed on for an extra season at the Club after an encouraging debut season.

Peucker, who was selected with the Club’s third pick, No. 31 overall, at last year’s AFL National Draft, had an initial two-year deal until the end of 2027, with the extension tying him to the Club for at least another year.

The 18-year-old, Richmond’s youngest player, broke through with his AFL debut in Round 18 and kicked his first goal.

Peucker had been unlucky earlier in the year with a syndesmosis injury ruling him out for two months while he was pressing his claim for an AFL berth.

The small forward featured again in Round 20 against the Western Bulldogs and had 10 touches, including nine kicks at 80 percent efficiency and two inside-50s.

Peucker also played 10 matches at VFL level, where he averaged 16.7 disposals, 3.9 marks and booted an accurate 11.4.

The South Australian stood out with his speed, creativity, football nous, and his ability to take a high mark and hit targets around the ground.

Richmond Executive General Manager, Football Talent Blair Hartley, said that Peucker should take great confidence from his debut season and contract extension.

“Zane had a really impressive first year at the Club, showing all the traits that stood out to us throughout his junior football last year,” he said.

“He has worked hard on his game since arriving late last year, and this contract extension is a reward for his efforts.

“We are looking forward to seeing a lot more of Zane across the next two years and beyond.”