Richmond has made three changes to its line-up for Thursday night’s big match against Collingwood at the MCG.
Livewire premiership forward Jason Castagna returns to the senior side following a pre-season ankle setback, alongside premiership defender Brandon Ellis, who impressed at VFL level last week.
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Running half-back Oleg Markov also comes into the side for his first senior game since Round 23, 2017. Following an injury-riddled 2018, Markov is back to top form after an uninterrupted pre-season.
They replace Richmond backmen Bachar Houli (hamstring soreness) and Alex Rance (knee), as well as athletic youngster Noah Balta (omitted).
Richmond’s four emergencies for the Pies clash are Balta, Jack Ross, Connor Menadue and Ivan Soldo.
Thursday night’s blockbuster at the MCG will kick off at 7.20pm.
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Richmond’s Round 2 team
B Nathan Broad, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes
HB Nick Vlastuin, Oleg Markov, Jayden Short
C Dion Prestia, Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin
HF Daniel Rioli, Daniel Butler, Jack Graham
F Jack Riewoldt, Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch
Foll Toby Nankervis, Kane Lambert, Kamdyn McIntosh
I/C Brandon Ellis, Maverick Weller, Jason Castagna, Jack Higgins
Emg Jack Ross, Connor Menadue, Noah Balta, Ivan Soldo
In: Brandon Ellis, Jason Castagna, Oleg Markov
Out: Bachar Houli (hamstring soreness), Alex Rance (knee), Noah Balta (omitted)
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