Richmond has finalised its line-up for Thursday night’s season opener against Carlton at the MCG.
Twenty members of Richmond's 2019 premiership side have been named, as well as 2017 premiership Tiger Jack Graham and young gun Sydney Stack.
Stack, who played 17 AFL games in his debut year, returns for his first senior outing since Round 21, 2019.
The 19-year-old impressed in Richmond’s recent Marsh Community Series matches following a strong pre-season.
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Graham was dominant in the VFL Tigers’ practice match win over Werribee on March 7, in what was his first game back after injuring his shoulder in last year’s preliminary final win over Geelong.
Ruck Toby Nankervis also features in the line-up after a standout performance in the VFL practice match.
Richmond’s four emergencies for the Blues clash are Jack Ross, Kamdyn McIntosh, Callum Coleman-Jones and Ryan Garthwaite.
The first bounce at the MCG is set for the adjusted time of 7.40pm. While no fans will be permitted to attend the match, it can be watched live via Channel 7 and Fox Footy.
Richmond's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts will have all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.
Don’t forget to post your own photos and videos with the hashtag #fromTigerland on Thursday night to show us how you’re following the game.
Richmond’s Round 1 team:
B Nathan Broad, Dylan Grimes, David Astbury
HB Liam Baker, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short
C Josh Caddy, Dion Prestia, Jack Graham
HF Daniel Rioli, Shane Edwards, Jason Castagna
F Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt
Foll Ivan Soldo, Trent Cotchin, Kane Lambert
I/C Marlion Pickett, Shai Bolton, Toby Nankervis, Sydney Stack
Emg Jack Ross, Kamdyn McIntosh, Callum Coleman-Jones, Ryan Garthwaite
