Richmond has selected North Melbourne VFLW captain, Megan Kiely with its third selection, No. 48 overall at the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft.

Kiely, 27, has played in multiple Tasmanian and New South Wales state league Women’s premierships and proved a strong performer in the VFLW as well in her debut season this year.

The mature-age recruit averaged 24 disposals across 14 games at the level, showing an ability to rack up huge numbers, including 36 and 34 disposal displays against Port Melbourne and Southern Saints.

The physiotherapist by trade was described by Richmond recruiters as an excellent decision-maker.

“Megan's strengths in her game are her clean hands, clearance ability, kicking, overhead marking, high football intelligence, tackling ability and running ability,” Recruiting Manager Trent Moseby said.

“She has clear AFLW attributes and is an A-Grade human being.”