Richmond midfielder Kane Lambert says it’s "a very exciting time" for the club, as both the AFL and VFL sides gear up for huge finals outings this weekend.
Speaking to SEN on Monday afternoon, Lambert said the complementary nature between the two programs reaps benefits.
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"It’s very, very important and I think the success of the VFL program over the last three or four years has been a huge factor for us, being able to have our whole list training this time of year," he said.
"(All our) players are capable, they’re all pushing their case."
The current depth within Richmond’s list makes for healthy competition for spots, but Lambert said the Tigers’ primary focus is "trying to make each other better."
"If it means someone’s going to take your spot by helping them get better, well that’s the sacrifice we make," he said.
"The overriding thing is to play your role whether you’re playing VFL or AFL.
"We’re very grateful to be a part of this football club. That’s all we’re asked, to be Richmond Men and Richmond Women.
"They’re the standards we live by."
As the Tigers prepare for Friday night’s preliminary final clash against Geelong, Lambert said Richmond will bring its trademark brand of football.
"Week to week it doesn’t really change too much," he said.
"We still want to control the game and play a Richmond-like style of footy.
"That means a lot of pressure on the opposition and win the ball back as quickly as we can."
