With Richmond's JLT Community Series campaign set to kick off, AFL Media writer Dinny Navaratnam poses three questions he’d like the Tigers to answer during the pre-season competition.
What will the Tigers' midfield look like?
Harder and more dynamic. The additions of Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy will make a difference. Prestia has had injury troubles, but is a star when up and running. The added depth should allow Dustin Martin to play more in the forward half of the ground, which will make the Tigers more dangerous.
Will Jack Riewoldt play closer to goal?
Having lost tall forward Tyrone Vickery, the Tigers will need to replace his output. Playing Riewoldt deeper could be an option, but his creativity and ability to pull the opposition's best defender away from the back 50 means he will likely play a role similar to the past few years.
Does Shaun Hampson hold on to the No.1 ruck mantle?
It will be a closely-run contest. Toby Nankervis has impressed in his first pre-season at Punt Road and looked good in the intra-club practice match last Saturday. Hampson is coming off a career-best season and will have to produce a similar level to keep his spot.
Richmond’s first JLT Community Series match is against Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Friday, February 24.