B: Morris, Rance, Chaplin
HB: Newman, Ellis, Houli
C: Grigg, Cotchin, Jackson
HF: Deledio, S. Edwards, King
F: McGuane, Riewoldt, Martin
R: Stephenson, Foley, Vlastuin
IC: Nahas, Batchelor, Vickery, White
Emerg: Arnot, Dea, A. Edwards
In: Cotchin, Vickery, White
Out: Knights (inj. – knee), Tuck (inj. – shoulder), Maric (inj. – ankle)
Richmond has made three changes for Sunday’s Round 8 clash with Melbourne at the MCG.
Captain Trent Cotchin has been recalled to the line-up after overcoming the knee soreness that forced him to miss the Round 7 victory over Port Adelaide.
Forward/ruckman Ty Vickery also returns, after missing last week’s game due to concussion, and speedy utility Matt White regains his place in the side.
They replace Chris Knights, who suffered a season-ending knee injury (ruptured patella tendon), during the win against the Power, Shane Tuck, who fractured a bone in his shoulder, and will be out of action for about six weeks, and Ivan Maric, who is suffering ankle soreness.
The three Tiger emergencies for Sunday’s Round 8 match are Matt Arnot, Matt Dea and Aaron Edwards.