Richmond players, staff and families were welcomed to country by the Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers on Thursday evening.

Proud Yugambeh man, Luther Cora and his family performed a traditional dance, song and smoking ceremony at the Tigers’ Gold Coast hub.

Captain Trent Cotchin thanked the group for their powerful performance and storytelling. 

“It was a beautiful ceremony and I think something that’s really close to us as a football club, as an organisation and as people," Cotchin said.

“Not only did I witness a beautiful ceremony, it was also educational. Having kids and family around, they continue to learn more.”