Richmond has named its team for the trip west to face Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

The Tigers will welcome back important defender Nick Vlastuin, who missed the past two games with a corked leg.

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Interim head coach Andrew McQualter said the team would benefit greatly from his return.

"Our defenders have been incredible. They've really kept us in games," McQualter said.

"They're really important players for us."

Vlastuin replaces young defender Hugo Ralphsmith, who has been omitted. 

Also coming out of the side is last week's activated substitute Noah Cumberland, who will be unavailable for the short-term after suffering a mild calf strain at training on Tuesday. 

Ralphsmith has been named as an emergency, alongside Sam Banks, Ben Miller and Bigoa Nyuon. 

The Tigers will confirm which player steps into the 23 to be the substitute 60 minutes before the opening bounce.

Tenacious Tiger Liam Baker will notch up his 100th AFL game on Saturday night, while top-class rebounding defender Daniel Rioli will play his 150th.

Round 13, Richmond v Fremantle, Sunday, June 10, 5:25pm (AWST) (7:25pm AEST), Optus Stadium (Swipe across on mobile)

In: Nick Vlastuin
Out: Hugo Ralphsmith (omitted), Noah Cumberland (calf)

Milestones: Liam Baker (100 games) Daniel Rioli (150 games)