KIEREN Briggs has joined Richmond from Greater Western Sydney as an unrestricted free agent.

Briggs' move to the Tigers was confirmed just hours after the free agency window opened on Friday.

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The Giants will receive a third-round compensation selection for the 26-year-old's exit, currently at No.46.

The Giants have already received a second-round compensation pick for former captain Toby Greene's free agency move to Geelong on a three-year deal. 

Briggs played 88 games for GWS after joining the club as the No.34 pick in the 2018 draft.

Richmond has been keen to bolster its ruck department which has been carried by Toby Nankervis since he moved to Punt Road from Sydney at the end of 2016.

"Kieren is an experienced AFL ruckman entering the prime of his career," Richmond Executive General Manager, Football Talent, Blair Hartley said on Friday.

"He enjoys the contested side of the game and brings a physical presence that allows him to compete against the best rucks in the competition.

"Kieren will add a lot to our ruck stocks, midfield and the way we use our key position players in general, while also strengthening our playing group with his professionalism and the way he goes about his football.

"He is highly driven to get the best out of himself and to help our Club continue to move forward.

"We are looking forward to the role he will play in the yellow and black."