Richmond has recalled six Tigers from the injury list into its squad for Sunday afternoon’s Round 15 clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Dashing defender Jayden Short could make his long-awaited return after he suffered a dislocated elbow in Round 3.
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Reliable midfielder Kane Lambert, who has been sidelined with an Achilles injury for the past five rounds, has also been named in the Tigers’ squad.
Richmond’s leadership stocks are set to rise, with captain Trent Cotchin and previous stand-in skipper Shane Edwards both included in the squad.
Cotchin (general soreness), Edwards (hamstring tendonitis) and Ivan Soldo (illness) are in line to return after each withdrew from the Round 13 team ahead of the loss to Adelaide.
David Astbury, who has missed the last two games due to a minor hamstring injury, could also come back into the side.
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Livewire Shai Bolton could return for his first senior outing since Round 11 after producing a scintillating performance in the VFL Tigers’ win against Coburg before the bye, finishing with 36 disposals, nine clearances, five tackles and a goal.
Out of the side that lost to the Crows in Round 13 are Jack Higgins, Noah Balta and Ryan Garthwaite, who have all been omitted.
Richmond will finalise its Round 15 team at 5pm on Friday afternoon.
Richmond’s Round 15 squad:
B David Astbury, Nathan Broad, Dylan Grimes
HB Jayden Short, Nick Vlastuin, Sydney Stack
C Kamdyn McIntosh, Dion Prestia, Brandon Ellis
HF Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Kane Lambert
F Shane Edwards, Josh Caddy, Tom Lynch
Foll Ivan Soldo , Trent Cotchin , Dustin Martin
I/C Bachar Houli, Jack Graham, Mabior Chol, Patrick Naish, Daniel Butler, Connor Menadue, Shai Bolton, Liam Baker
In: Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, David Astbury, Jayden Short, Kane Lambert, Shai Bolton, Ivan Soldo
Out: Jack Higgins (omitted), Noah Balta (omitted), Ryan Garthwaite (omitted)
