Richmond veteran Nathan Broad has sensationally confirmed the end date of his career, with the triple premiership Tiger planning to hang the boots up at the cessation of his current contract.
Broad re-signed with the Tigers in August last year through to the end of 2026, with the backman to play the next two seasons before calling time on his spell in the AFL.
A desire to return to his home state of Western Australia and be closer to his family will become a priority for the 148-gamer once he sees out his 11th season at Punt Road.
Broad is keen to get the Tigers back into a position to compete come September before he leaves the club but is "content" with retiring at the end of next year.
"Two years and I'm done," Broad toldย Triple Mย on Wednesday.
"I'm from Western Australia, my wife is from Western Australia. It's a nice spot to be - I'm content, I know when my time is up, which not many players get to do. I'm in a great position.
"I can put all of my energy into the footy club and the young kids and try my hardest to get us back up there.
"I'm not sure (what I'll do in retirement). I've done a bit withย Triple Mย on the radio, so I don't mind that. I'm kind of open to a bit of anything at the moment.
"The time will be right to head back (to Western Australia)."
The Swan Districts product is Richmond's third oldest player, trailing only Tom Lynch and Dion Prestia, who are both off-contract in 2025.
Broad joined the Tigers in 2015 and is in line to play his 150th game for the club in Round 2 when Richmond travel to South Australia to face Port Adelaide.
He held a key role in all three of Richmond's premierships between 2017-2020 as a versatile defensive stopper.
