Richmond’s pursuit of Cloke is expected to intensify if and when they are informed that Ty Vickery wants out via free agency.
As a restricted free agent, Vickery can nominate his club of choice but the Tigers have the right to match the presented offer.
It is believed Vickery and a rival club have already formed an understanding regarding the next few years.Last month, Vickery’s manager Scott Lucas said he had started negotiations with Richmond for a new contract. “Without going into it too much, we’ve had some good discussions with the Tigers and are just working through it really,” Lucas said. “I think Ty would like to stay and Richmond are very keen for him to remain there but it’s like anything, the goalposts can change.”
Several weeks later, Hardwick said Vickery was a required player beyond this year despite his demotion to the VFL. He played in the Tigers’ first 14 games this year and kicked 22 goals but was dropped after the round-15 loss to Port Adelaide and did not return to the seniors until round 19.
“Ty, for mine, is an integral part of our playing future,” Hardwick said. “Six-foot-seven, six-foot-eight guys that can mark and kick goals don’t grow on trees.”
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