Ty Vickery will join the Hawks on a two-year deal, after Richmond opted not to match the Hawks' free agency offer.

The Tigers will receive a compensation in the middle of the second round, currently pick No.26, as compensation for losing Vickery.

Richmond released a statement confirming the news.

โ€œTyโ€™s a terrific person, and has given our Club great service in his eight seasons at Richmond,โ€ Tigers'ย football talent chief Dan Richardson said.

โ€œWe accept the free agency system has provided Ty with this opportunity, and we understand his desire to seek a fresh start at a new club to continue his football career.

โ€œThe club wishes both Ty, and his wife, Arina all the best for the future, and theyโ€™re always welcome at Richmond.โ€

Vickery has played 118 games for Richmond sinceย being selected with pick No.8 in the 2008 National Draft.

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