Richmond has informed rookie Kaelan Bradtke that he will not be offered a contract for the 2024 AFL season.

Bradtke, 22, officially joined the Club in February this year as part of the AFL’s Supplemental Selection Period.

The key forward started the season with a five-goal haul against the Northern Bullants and two against Coburg in the opening rounds before a broken hand ruled him out for a month.

Bradtke finished the season with 24 goals from 16 VFL appearances. He did not play a game at senior level.

Richmond General Manager, Football Talent Blair Hartley thanked Bradtke for his efforts across the year.

“We would like to thank Kaelan for his dedication to our football program since he began training with us late last year,” he said.

“Kaelan gave us everything he could, but unfortunately, at this time of year, we need to make changes to our list. We wish him all the best for his future pursuits on and off the field.”