Triple premiership defender Nathan Broad will remain at Richmond for the 2023 season, having hit a trigger to extend his playing contract.

Broad has played 106 games since arriving at the Club as a mature-aged recruit from Western Australia late in 2015.

The 29-year-old has had arguably his best individual season at the Club in 2022, averaging career-highs in every major statistical category.

Broad who ranks #1 at Richmond for marks and rebound 50s, #2 for kicks and #3 for intercepts, said the new attacking layer to his game was a focus of this year.

“During the pre-season I had a look at blokes around me and those that were up and coming,” he said.

“I was a bit of a lockdown and defensive player. So, I probably had a bit of a thought to myself that I needed to add another string to my bow.

“It was something I worked hard on over pre-season and have added it to my game now which has been a positive.

“I am very grateful to be going into another finals series and then my eighth season. It is very exciting- I am stoked."

Broad has played all 22 games this season and is set to embark on the fifth finals campaign of his career.

Richmond General Manager- Football Talent, Blair Hartley said Broad had worked hard behind the scenes since arriving at the Club.

“Nathan has put in a lot of work since coming across from Perth late in 2015 to continually improve his game,” he said.

“He has been rewarded with individual and team success across the journey and we are pleased to retain him at the Club for longer.

“We look forward to seeing what he can continue to help us achieve across the next year and beyond.”