Hugo Ralphsmith has replaced Marlion Pickett in Richmond's Round 11 side for Friday night's match against Sydney at the SCG.

Noah Cumberland, who played more than two-and-a-half quarters in the VFL earlier this afternoon, will debut as the Tigers' medical substitute for the match.

Pickett will miss the match through illness.

Ralphsmith returns to the senior side for the first time since being subbed out of the Tigers' Round 5 loss against Adelaide with injured ribs.

The 20-year-old was voted best on ground in last Saturday's VFL win over Essendon where he collected 28 disposals, seven inside-50s, four marks and three rebound-50s.