New Zealand born Samoan, Mykelti Lefau will visit the country of his family’s heritage, Samoa, for the first time in his life, as the Club looks to make its mark in the Pacific nation.

Richmond has set its sights on telling the story of Lefau’s remarkable journey to the AFL as part of the trip, while showcasing the Club and Australian Rules Football in Samoa.

The five-day trip will include school visits and clinics, with Lefau to visit his grandparents' village and connect with his family roots, while also immersing his teammates with his proud Samoan culture.

Lefau will be joined on the trip by the four other Tigers who are recovering from ruptured ACL injuries Josh Gibcus, Tylar Young, Taj Hotton and Judson Clarke.

The players will participate in FiaFia nights, prepare food and Umu with the locals and catch a glimpse of island life during the stay.

Assistant coach Steve Morris and an AFL Game Development staff member will also join the players on the trip, which will include visits with existing sporting organisations and sessions for locals interested in being upskilled in fundamental AFL coaching.

Richmond CEO Shane Dunne said that he hoped the Club could make a footprint in Samoa as part of the trip.

"Mykelti is very proud of his Samoan heritage, and the traditional celebration his family and friends put on for him in our changerooms at the MCG before his debut was a great example of how he carries his heritage and what it means to him," he added.

"For him to now be able to return to his family's village while wearing the Richmond logo will be a proud moment for him, but also for our Club.

"Australian Football is for everyone, and Richmond embodies that. It's powerful that our players can engage with the Samoan community actively—and who knows, they might inspire some local talent to consider the sport as a potential option."

Richmond’s travelling contingent depart for Samoa on February 1.