Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric will miss this Saturday’s match against North Melbourne with a minor groin strain.
Maric missed last weekend’s win against St Kilda, and will sit out another week as he bids to return to full fitness.
The 27-year-old has played 11 of a possible 13 games so far this season. He was ably replaced last week by Orren Stephenson, who had 30 hitouts and 12 disposals against the Saints.
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Meanwhile, the Tigers’ first pick in last year’s draft, Nick Vlastuin, will continue to be monitored throughout the week as he recovers from a bruised shin, suffered in Round 13 against the Western Bulldogs.
In positive news for Richmond, midfielder Shane Tuck made an impressive return from a shoulder injury in the VFL last weekend, amassing 31 disposals.
