Judson Clarke will make his senior debut in Thursday night's Round 13 match against Port Adelaide at the MCG.
The 18-year-old high half-forward/midfielder was taken with Richmond's fifth pick - 30th overall - in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft from Yarra Valley Grammar via the Dandenong Stingrays.
The left-footed Clarke has shone recently at reserve level with his disposal linking midfield and attack drawing praise from Richmond VFL coach Steve Morris.
"His ball-use just stands out at this level and he continues to play his role diligently which holds him in good stead going forward," Morris said of Clarke following Richmond VFL's close loss to Sydney before the bye.
Clarke has averaged 14.3 disposals per game across nine VFL matches in 2022, and booted 11 goals, including a season-high haul of four against Footscray in Round 3.
