Richmond has regained the services of skipper Trent Cotchin and utility Noah Balta for Sunday afternoon’s final home and away match against Brisbane at the MCG.
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Second-year Tiger Balta comes into Richmond’s line-up for his first senior outing since Round 13.
The athletic 19-year-old showcased his versatility in the first half of the season, playing in 12 of the first 13 senior games. His inclusion in the Round 23 side will give Richmond’s ruck stocks a boost in Toby Nankervis’ absence.
Balta produced a dominant display at VFL level last weekend, punctuated by 18 disposals (14 contested possessions), 21 hit-outs, seven clearances and two goals.
The Tigers will welcome back Cotchin for Sunday’s big clash following three weeks sidelined with a minor hamstring strain.
Out of the side that defeated West Coast by six points last Sunday are Jack Ross and Mabior Chol, who have both been omitted.
Richmond’s four emergencies for the Lions clash are Ross, Chol, Kamdyn McIntosh and Jake Aarts.
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Sunday’s ‘Thank you Tiger Army’ match kicks off at 3.20pm, with Richmond dedicating the game to the 103,358 members who have supported the Tigers in 2019.
Richmond’s Round 23 team:
B David Astbury, Nathan Broad, Dylan Grimes
HB Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short
C Josh Caddy, Dion Prestia, Brandon Ellis
HF Daniel Rioli , Trent Cotchin , Kane Lambert
F Jack Riewoldt, Shai Bolton, Tom Lynch
Foll Ivan Soldo, Shane Edwards, Dustin Martin
I/C Jason Castagna, Liam Baker, Jack Graham, Noah Balta
Emg Jack Ross, Kamdyn McIntosh, Jake Aarts, Mabior Chol
In: Trent Cotchin, Noah Balta
Out: Jack Ross (omitted), Mabior Chol (omitted)
