Richmond has received a first-round selection at this year’s AFLW Draft after completing a trade with North Melbourne today.

The Tigers have received current selection No. 18 in exchange for Eilish Sheerin who has departed the Club to join the Kangaroos.

Sheerin finished as Richmond’s runner-up best and fairest in each of her three seasons in the competition and was selected in the AFLW All Australian team on two occasions.

The 33-year-old played 32 AFLW matches for the Tigers after being selected at pick 58 in the 2022 Draft from the Inner West Magpies, AFL Sydney league.

Richmond Head of Women’s Football Kate Sheahan thanked Sheerin for her time at the Club.

“Eilish gave everything of herself when she was with us and for this we are incredibly grateful," Sheahan said.

"She has had a profound impact during her time at Richmond and we appreciate her contribution to our team throughout her three seasons.

"While we are disappointed Eilish is leaving, we are delighted to have improved our draft hand ahead of next week’s draft." 

Richmond currently holds selections 10, 18, 34 and 38 at December’s AFLW Draft.