Richmond will take a selection into next Wednesday’s Mid-Season Rookie Draft after Ivan Soldo was today moved onto the long-term injury list.

Soldo is currently recovering from a left knee reconstruction and further MCL surgery after an injury sustained during an AFL match in September last year.

Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said the Club was taking a careful approach with the premiership ruckman.

“Following Ivan’s two recent minor surgeries and the subsequent delay in his return timeframe, we have made the decision to look towards preparing him for next season and beyond.

“As part of that, Ivan will go away for a few weeks and enjoy some time off before coming back with 2022 as his focus.

“This also gives us an opportunity to improve our list next Wednesday night which we are excited about.”

The Mid-Season draft will be held virtually and will be streamed live on afl.com.au and the AFL App from 6.30pm AEST.