SYDNEY Swans veteran Ted Richards will take his career into a 15th season in 2016 after signing a new one-year contract with the club.

The 2012 premiership defender, who played his 250th game against St Kilda in round 22, has been a consistent performer again for coach John Longmire in 2015.

Richards, along with premierships teammates Heath Grundy, Rhyce Shaw and Nick Smith, plus Dane Rampe and Jeremy Laidler, have formed a tight knit back six this season.

The 32 year-old, who started his career at Essendon, says while his body is still feeling good he'll continue with the Swans.

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"I still think I'm capable of playing some bloody good football," Richards said.

"Footy comes down to enjoyment, passion and capability. For a lot of guys injuries bring on the end of their careers. Fortunately for me I've played almost 100 consecutive games without missing.

"I knew physically I was capable and it was just a matter of sitting down and working it out."

Richards has played 252 games in total, including 33 with the Bombers, since his debut in 2002.