Richmond can confirm that assistant coach Xavier Clarke will seek new coaching opportunities for the 2024 AFL season.

Clarke joined the Club ahead of the 2017 season as a development coach and has been a part of the coaching setup for the past seven years.

The Northern Territory product has been a line coach (Forwards) for the past two seasons, he also coached the team at VFL level and in reserves scrimmage matches across 2020-21.

Richmond General Manager, Football Performance - Tim Livingstone thanked Clarke for his contribution to the Club.

“We would like to thank Xavier for his efforts across the past seven years working in our football program,” he said.

“Xavier expressed an interest in moving on from Richmond to further his coaching credentials and expand his experiences, which we understand.

“He certainly made a big impact at our Club, and we wish him and his family all the best for the future.”