Richmond forward, Dan Butler will continue his AFL career at St Kilda after a trade was reached today.

In exchange for Butler, Richmond receives selection 56 in the 2019 National AFL Draft.

Butler, 23, departs Richmond as a 2017 premiership player and Life Member, after five years at Tigerland.

Richmond List Manager, Blair Hartley thanked Butler for his time at the Club.

“Dan is a great young man and talented player, and he has been an important contributor to our on-field success,” he said.

“We wish Dan and his family all the best for the future, and he’s always welcome at Richmond.”

Richmond currently holds selections 19, 38, 39, 41, 56, 75, 77 in the 2019 National AFL Draft.