Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has signed on for a ninth year with the Club, putting pen to paper on a contract for the 2025 season.

Prestia, 31, has played 130 games for the Tigers, adding to the 95 he played with Gold Coast in the first six years of his AFL career.

The consistent midfielder averaged 22 disposals across 13 matches this season. Prestia ranked #3 at the Club for clearances per game, #4 for contested possessions, and #5 for effective disposals.

Prestia also offers valuable wisdom to younger midfielders, given his AFL experience, both on the field and at the Club.

Richmond General Manager, Football Talent - Blair Hartley said Prestia continued to perform at a high level.

“Dion played some terrific football this year and is a valuable and experienced leader around our young and emerging midfielders,” Hartley said.

“His leadership and knowledge of the game make him a valuable asset both to our team on gameday and to our entire list on the training track.”

Hartley added praise for the former No. 9 draft pick in the 2010 AFL National Draft’s longevity in the game.

“To enter a 15th season at AFL level is a credit to Dion’s professionalism and the hard work he has put in behind the scenes,” Hartley said.

“We are looking forward to seeing what he can continue to achieve next year.”

Prestia had a season-high 33 disposals in the weekend’s final-round match against Gold Coast.