Richmond has named three inclusions for Saturday's clash against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium, headlined by midfielder Dion Prestia.

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The star Tiger returns after suffering a concussion in the Tigers' Round 15 game against Geelong at the MCG. 

Also returning to the line-up are Jake Aarts and Ben Miller, who have been progressing nicely in the VFL.

VFL Tigers' coach Steve Morris described Aarts performance in last week's clash against Collingwood as "outstanding", the lively forward collecting 23 disposals, five marks, five tackles and a goal.

"He led the way in terms of our pressure on the footy and had a real impact when he went on-ball in the second half," Morris said.

Twenty-two-year-old key defender Miller has been named for his fifth AFL appearance after recording 27 disposals in last Sunday's VFL clash to go with eight rebound-50s and four marks. 

"He really helps our offensive ball movement when he takes the game on," Morris said of Miller.

"He's got great skills and helps us move the ball quickly from the back half." 

The inclusions replace Dustin Martin, who was subbed off in last Sunday's win over West Coast with a small hamstring strain and Nick Vlastuin, who has been suspended for one match. Midfielder Kane Lambert will also miss the clash through injury, while first-year Tiger Josh Gibcus will be unavailable due to illness. 

Rhyan Mansell, Tyler Sonsie, Thomson Dow and Noah Cumberland have been named as Richmond's emergencies, with the Club to confirm which of the four players comes in as the medical substitute 60 minutes before the game on Saturday.

Saturday's match will be broadcast live on FOX FOOTY, with the opening bounce at 4.35pm.

Richmond team v Gold Coast, Saturday, July 9, 4.35pm AEST, Metricon Stadium
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In: Dion Prestia, Jake Aarts, Ben Miller 

Out: Nick Vlastuin (suspended) Dustin Martin (injured), Kane Lambert (injured), Josh Gibcus (illness)