Star Richmond key forward Jack Riewoldt has been ruled out of Sunday’s match against Hawthorn at the MCG because of the eye injury he suffered at training a week ago.
Riewoldt missed last Saturday night’s victory over Gold Coast, but was hopeful of returning for the big clash with the Hawks.
He has, however, been advised to rest for another week.
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Talented, tough, teenage inside midfielder Jack Graham has been selected in the Tigers’ 25-man squad for the Round 20 encounter.
The big-bodied 19-year-old, who was Richmond’s second pick (No. 53 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, has strongly pressed his claims for senior selection with some stand-out form recently at VFL level, after recovering from a fractured ankle that he suffered at the start of this season.
Graham, 181cm and 83kg, starred in the Richmond VFL team’s win against North Ballarat last Sunday, finishing with 33 disposals, including 15 contested possessions and nine inside-50s.
He’s been showcasing his ball-winning ability, aggression, hardness at the contest and top-class running capacity.
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Richmond also has added key midfielder Dion Prestia and forward Ben Lennon to its squad for Sunday’s game.
Prestia was rested with knee and calf soreness last week, while Lennon is coming off a string of impressive performances in the VFL.
The Tigers will finalise their line-up tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 5pm.
The Round 20 Richmond Squad
B: Rance, Astbury, Grimes
HB: Houli, Vlastuin, B. Ellis
C: Prestia, Miles, Cotchin
HF: Martin, Rioli, Castagna
F: Edwards, Lambert, Butler
R: Nankervis, Grigg, Caddy
IC from: Bolton, McIntosh, Broad, Soldo, Lennon, C. Ellis, Graham
In: Prestia, Lennon, Graham
New: Jack Graham, 19, 181cm, 83 kg inside midfielder from North Adelaide (SANFL). Richmond’s second pick (No. 53 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft.
