Taylor Hunt's career is set to continue at Richmond next year, with the Tigers to sign the delisted Geelong midfielder as a free agent.

Hunt had spoken with West Coast since being cut by the Cats, and had also accepted an invitation to start pre-season training with St Kilda next week.

Taylor Hunt played 63 games in his five years with Geelong, becoming a regular senior player in 2012 playing as a run-with midfielder. Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

While the Eagles were in a position to offer Hunt a position in the club's primary list, it is understood the 24-year-old preferred to stay in Victoria if possible.

St Kilda, which has also invited delisted Adelaide pair Shaun McKernan and Jared Petrenko to train, would most likely only have been able to offer Hunt a rookie-list spot.