In today’s AFL briefing, your wrap of footy news

The Tigers chase a Hawks champion to bolster their off-field team

Lachie Neale steps up his quest to play in Saturday’s grand final

Richmond are in discussions with retired Hawthorn champion Luke Breust to take on a development role with the club as the Tigers look to bolster the resources in that area to fast track the progress of the exciting young talent on their list.

The champion Hawk suffered an ACL injury in his final match, a VFL preliminary final, having already announced his retirement after three premierships in 308 games with the Hawks.

He was among the best small forwards the game has seen kicking 553 goals in his career to sit seventh on Hawthorn’s goalkicking list behind club legends, Jason Dunstall, Lance Franklin, Leigh

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