RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has not denied the club's interest in trading for Carlton speedster Chris Yarran.

It has been reported that the out-of-favour Blue has met with senior Richmond officials about the possibility of a move after a disappointing season at Carlton.

Yarran, who is contracted to the Blues until the end of next season, has not played senior football since being dropped for the club's clash with Collingwood in round 19.

"We'll certainly look to improve our list any way possible, whether it's Chris or other players, we'll be looking at those avenues," Hardwick said on Thursday.

"That's something we'll remain pretty tight-lipped about and we'll just do our due diligence and improve our list at the appropriate time."

The Blues have already parted ways with swingman Lachie Henderson, who is likely bound for Geelong after he requested a trade from the club.

Hardwick said the situation of players moving clubs before the official trade period kicked in was becoming more commonplace.

"To be perfectly honest it probably happens anyway," Hardwick said.

"Some of the trades we're seeing at the moment are well and truly in place, and that's something that our game is starting to become accustomed to.

"It's probably not common knowledge, but I think the majority of trades are done leading up to the trade period and we sit around for two weeks twiddling our thumbs."

Hardwick said player movement was a positive thing for the competition.

"For clubs down the bottom to attract talent it's good for the equalisation of the competition," Hardwick said.

"It's something that will become more prevalent, particularly with the trading of future draft picks it will open up future markets and allow trades to happen a lot easier, which is a good thing for the game."