With the recruiting of former Geelong midfielder Taylor Hunt, Richmond believes it has stayed true to the strategy it set for the 2014 post-season.

It addressed the need for another experienced midfielder, while still maintaining a strong position for the National Draft in November.

“Obviously, by bringing in someone like Taylor, who has shown he can play really good footy at a great club like Geelong, can increase our midfield depth,” Richmond’s General Manager of Football, Dan Richardson, told SEN radio.

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“We certainly looked at some other options during trade period, but that’s not to say we’re content with where we’re at.

“We know that we need a lot of improvement, but we feel that most of that improvement can come from continued development from within.

“We’ve also been really clear on our strategy to invest in this year’s draft and, even by bringing Taylor (Hunt) in, we’re still keen to do that.”

Richmond also is keen to keep an eye on the future, by adding to the playing list via free agency and the trade period.

“Like all clubs, we’re looking to make sure we’ve got the salary cap room to do what we need to do to improve our list in the coming years,” Richardson said.

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“I think it’s fair to say that we’re setting ourselves up for the next few years, not necessarily this year.  Certainly, we’ll be working hard (to attract free agents).”

Hunt will join his new team-mates for training in late November, and will be aiming to be part of Richmond’s Round 1 team next year, following his 63-game career with Geelong.

“He just needs to get into the Club, become part of it, put his head down, and do the work,” Richardson said.

“From a playing perspective, that speed and run-and-carry that he can bring, is something we’re probably lacking a little bit of, and that was probably the main reason that we felt he could be of value to us and our team.”