Richmond will host a JLT Community Series match within the Club’s Next Generation Academy zone next year following this afternoon’s fixture announcement.
The Tigers will begin their pre-season campaign by hosting Melbourne at Shepparton's Deakin Reserve on Sunday, March 3.
Goulburn Murray continues to be a key focus region for the Club's Next Generation Academy engagement and talent identification efforts.
Richmond's final game of the pre-season is against Hawthorn at Launceston's UTAS Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
The Tigers have a rich Tasmanian heritage and it will give the Club's supporters in the Apple Isle their first chance to see the team since June, 2016.
Both games will be broadcast on Fox Footy and available via the AFL Live app.
Match 1
Sunday, March 3
Richmond v Melbourne
Deakin Reserve (Shepparton)
4.40pm EDT
Match 2
Saturday, March 9
Hawthorn v Richmond
UTAS Stadium (Launceston)
7.10 pm EDT
