Richmond has locked in its line-up for Thursday night's Elimination Final against Brisbane at the Gabba.

Superstar Dustin Martin will make his return to the side for the do-or-die clash against the Lions. 

The three-time Norm Smith medallist's inclusion will be a huge boost for the Tigers, as he returns from his hamstring injury in Round 16.

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Speaking to the media on Wednesday afternoon in Brisbane, senior coach Damien Hardwick said Martin had "done everything we've asked" in the road to his return.

"It's been a little bit of a delayed prep, but he's turned the corner the last three weeks, so we can't wait for him to play," Hardwick said.

"What we do know is he's a very good player, so anything we get from him from a spiritual level will be really important and everything on-field will be a bonus.

"We're looking forward to him playing for the first time since a while ago."

Out of the side are veteran Tiger Shane Edwards, who has been omitted, and forward Jason Castagna, who was the activated medical substitute in Round 23.

Richmond's four emergencies for the Elimination Final are Edwards, Ivan Soldo, Rhyan Mansell and Jack Graham, with the Club to confirm which of the four players comes in as the medical substitute 60 minutes prior to the game.

Hardwick said the Tigers would "give themselves every chance" tomorrow night to keep their finals campaign alive.

"We've both got to win, that's the nature of elimination finals, I'm looking forward to seeing what our boys can do," Hardwick said.

"We feel our best footy is thereabouts at the moment, we're playing a good brand offensively and defensively."

Six Tigers will run out in their first final tomorrow night; Jack Ross, Maurice Rioli, Tyler Sonsie, Josh Gibcus, Ben Miller and Noah Cumberland.

"We've got effectively four first-year players in," Hardwick said.

"It's going to be really interesting to see how those guys perform, but we've backed them in because we think they all can play."

The match will be broadcast live on Channel 7, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports, with the opening bounce at the Gabba set for 7.20pm AEST.

Richmond Elimination Final v Brisbane, Thursday, September 1, 7.20pm AEST, Gabba
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In: Dustin Martin

Out: Jason Castagna (omitted), Shane Edwards (omitted)