Richmond have made their first AFLW signing a big one, with former Western Bulldogs captain Katie Brennan joining the club on a two-year deal.

The 26-year-old is one of the league's best players, and was a marquee signing for the first AFLW season.

โ€œIn Katie we see a wonderful person and a talented footballer who sets elite training standards,โ€ Richmond Head of Womenโ€™s Football, Kate Sheahan told richmondfc.com.au.

โ€œWe view Katie as one of the best players in the AFLW competition, and weโ€™re excited by her talent, skill and drive to succeed.

โ€œWe have done a lot of work through our VFLW program to build a culture that players want to be a part of, and it is fantastic to now add some experience to our ranks.

โ€œWe will continue to look at all opportunities to build a strong AFLW list and are incredibly excited about the next couple of weeks.โ€

Brennan will also play for Richmond in the VFLW.