Nathan Broad is enjoying the best year of his AFL career at Richmond.

The triple Tiger premiership defender, in his seventh season at the game’s highest level after being recruited from WAFL club Swan Districts, is averaging 18.9 disposals, 6.8 marks, 5.7 rebound-50s, 6.4 intercepts, 4.2 one-percenters and 320.1 metres gained per match.

He is ranked No. 7 in the competition for marks and No. 9 for rebound-50s.

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Round 14: 'A professional fight back by the boys'

Presented by Pilot, Nathan Broad speaks to Richmond media after the win against Carlton

Broad’s performance against Carlton in the blockbuster Round 14 clash at the MCG, was an encapsulation of how well he’s performing this season.

With 22 disposals, six marks, a game-high 11 rebound-50s, four score involvements and 469 metres gained, Broad was one of Richmond’s best in the 15-point victory over the Blues.

There are no frills with the way Broad plays his role in the Tigers’ backline – it’s minimum fuss, but maximum efficiency.

His ability to combine tight defence with rebounding flair makes him such a pivotal member of the Yellow and Black line-up.