The excitement generated by Tiger cubs Dan Butler and Jason Castagna, in last Friday night’s JLT Community Series victory over Adelaide, has valuable veteran Richmond midfielder Shaun Grigg looking forward to more of the same from the youngsters this Sunday, against Port Adelaide at Mt Gambier.

 Butler and Castagna, two of Richmond’s lower-profile, young players, had a significant impact up forward in the Tigers’ opening JLT Community Series match, with their pace, energy, creativity and goal sense.

“It’s been awesome seeing them improve through the pre-season . . . and last couple of years improve.  And, to see them put it on the park last week, was impressive,” Grigg said. 

“Hopefully those boys can stand up and keep playing well.”

Grigg outlined the approach Richmond would be taking into Sunday’s clash with the Power.

“It’s another opportunity for us to practise what we’ve been doing in the off-season . . . see what we can do again,” he said. 

“This is what the JLT series is for . . .  just play the stuff we’ve been working on. 

“So, we’ll just do that again . . .”