DON'T expect any Tigers to be put on the trade table, with Richmond football manager Dan Richardson saying his players were all happy at Punt Road.
And despite having some interest in North Melbourne midfielder Levi Greenwood, Richardson said he expected the Kangaroo to extend his contract and remain a part of Brad Scott's team.
Speaking on NAB AFL Trade Radio, Richardson said the Tigers would be looking to add midfield depth over the coming months, but would be unlikely to give up players of their own.
"We don't see any indication from any of our players – including (captain) Trent (Cotchin) – that they're interested in playing anywhere else but here, and hopefully be a part of some success we hope to have," Richardson said.
He was quick to dispel any notion Richmond might trade maligned forward/ruck Ty Vickery, saying he was a required player.
Richardson said his non-selection in the final rounds after returning from suspension was solely based on not wanting to upset team chemistry when they were in such good form.
"Tall key-position players that can play in the ruck are players that a lot of clubs are after," he said.
"He was a little disappointed after missing out on selection late in the year when he came back from suspension … but that's not to say from a long-term perspective we don't see him being a real important player for our footy club."
Richardson said the Tigers had all but given up any hope of getting Greenwood, and would not be sacrificing either Reece Conca or Shaun Grigg to do so.
"At this stage it doesn’t seem to make any sense to us that he (Greenwood) would want to leave North Melbourne," he said.
"They're in the process of negotiation and at this stage we haven't received any indication from Levi's management or the Kangaroos that they want to let him go. I'm sure that's where it'll end up."
Richardson also quashed speculation the Tigers had made a play for Sydney Swan Dan Hannebery.
He said Hannebery, contracted until the end of 2016, would be a welcome addition to any midfield, but was unlikely to move.
"Having just lost a Grand Final, I'd be astounded if any Swans players weren't working hard to rectify that. I'd be astounded if any of their players were to move on."
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