Richmond’s decision to chase, and ultimately secure the services of star mature-age midfielder Tim Taranto, via a trade with Greater Western Sydney at the end of last season, is looking better with each passing match.

Taranto again was one of the Tigers’ best in their 24-point victory over Geelong at the MCG last Friday night.

He had a game-high 28 disposals, equal team-high 13 contested possessions, game-high 12 tackles, equal game-high six clearances, four score involvements and 313 metres gained.

It was the sixth time in nine games so far this season that Taranto has recorded the most, or equal most, disposals by a Richmond player.

The 25-year-old had the most disposals in the opening round v Carlton (32), most in Round 2 v Adelaide (28), most in Round 5 v Sydney (34), Round 6 v Melbourne (33), equal most in Round 7 v Gold Coast (32) and most in Round 9 v Geelong (28).

He’s also had the most, or equal most, contested possessions by a Tiger five times.

“I’m pretty happy with how I’m playing,” he told 3AW in a post-game interview.

“I’m playing my role each week for the team and giving it a red-hot crack every week.

“I’m loving it, loving my time here at the Tiges.”

Taranto is averaging 30.3 disposals, 13.4 contested possessions, 4.3 marks, 7.3 tackles, 6.6 clearances, 4.1 inside-50s, 6.3 score involvements and 397.9 metres gained per match in his debut season with Richmond.

He is ranked third in the competition for disposals, fourth for tackles and eighth for contested possessions.