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Triple M Footy's Dale Thomas & Leigh Montagna had opposing views about whether veteran defender Robbie Tarrant is a good pick up for Richmond. Daisy believes that the 32 year old will fit in seamlessly into the Richmond defence as they have a tilt at another premiership.

Robbie Tarrant will depart North Melbourne after rejecting a two-year contract offer from the club. The 32-year-old defender is expected to join Richmond as an unrestricted free agent after playing 174 games across 12 years at the Kangaroos.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has hailed the recruiting of AFL free agent Robbie Tarrant, saying the North Melbourne veteran will revitalise their defence. The Tigers have been busy, also recruiting sacked Carlton coach David Teague as an assistant.

Triple M's Damian Barrett has questioned North Melbourne's list management after it was revealed Robbie Tarrant would be departing the Kangaroos in this off-season. Tarrant will take up a two-year deal at Richmond as an unrestricted free agent,

Tarrant has played 174 games for the Kangaroos, after being taken with pick in the 2007 draft. But the 32-year-old has opted to switch to the Tigers with North going through a rebuilding phase after claiming this year's wooden spoon.

North Melbourne says it is “disappointed” to be losing veteran Robbie Tarrant, who will depart Arden Street to sign with Richmond.

North Melbourne coach David Noble expects veteran Robbie Tarrant to retire a one-club player despite expected interest from AFL premiership contenders in the key defender. At 32, Tarrant is the second-oldest player on the rebuilding list and remains an integral part of the Kangaroos' back-line.

North Melbourne stalwart Robbie Tarrant will miss half of the AFL season after having kidney surgery. The key defender, who was sidelined for the season-opener by a groin strain, had a small lump removed from a kidney on Tuesday.

SEN Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund joined Gerard Whateley for the latest on the trade and free agency period. He had an update on Essendon’s pursuit of Josh Dunkley, while also spoke at length about Isaac Smith.