Talented tall, Ty Vickery, is thriving in his role in the Tigers' line-up.

The 22-year-old key forward and occasional ruckman, made a top-notch return to the side in last Thursday night's Round 1 blockbuster clash with Carlton, after missing the second half of last season due to a severe shoulder injury, taking a career-high nine marks and kicking three vital goals.

"I enjoy the role as it is at the moment,' he said on this week's episode of the Club's official podcast 'Talking Tigers'.

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"Being able to release yourself up the ground, for five-minute bursts, to get yourself into the play, is really beneficial.

"Down the track, the Club mentioned to me maybe, as I fill out a bit more, I might move to spending more time in the ruck than forward."

For now, however, Vickery is focused on doing what he can to help Richmond achieve success.

"I just want to play consistent footy and contribute well," he said.

"Hopefully, that will lead to the team playing finals, which, ultimately, is what we want to do."

Vickery, who has played 55 games and kicked 54 goals since making his senior league debut with Richmond in 2009, believes the Tigers forward line is really starting to take shape . . .

"We've been playing together a while now with the same blokes: Jack Riewoldt, Jake King, Shane Edwards and Robin Nahas' and it definitely makes a difference," Vickery said.

"The fluency and knowing how each other plays, and where they run, is a massive step."