Richmond defender Steven Morris will make his long-awaited return from an ACL injury in this Thursday afternoon's VFL practice match.
Morris, 28, has been sidelined since Round 11 of last season - when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Richmond’s Physical Performance Manager, Peter Burge confirmed Morris would line-up in Thursday's VFL hit-out against Collingwood VFL at Punt Road Oval.
"Steve's attacked his training the way he attacks games, he’s hard at it and he’s done such a great job," Burge said.
"We really look forward to having him back playing football."
Burge also provided an update on Shaun Hampson's back injury.
"We’ve identified the specific area that’s giving him the issue and he trained (on Sunday) with the group," he said.
"He’s still got some things that he needs to progress with and he’s got some time to do it. We’re looking at hopefully the second two thirds of the year (to see) him playing."
Richmond youngster Jack Graham joined Hampson on the Club's long-term injury list, after the 19-year-old injured his left ankle during a training session last Tuesday.
"He was in a drill and sort of fell on his ankle and got caught up in a bad position and ended up with a little fracture in the bottom of his tibia, a little bit of ligament damage," Burge said.
"That fracture is going to need a little bit of time, it’s at least an eight-week injury which is so disappointing, he was going to play his first game in the VFL last Thursday, so terrible news."
Burge also confirmed no Tigers were injured in last Thursday night's win over Carlton.
