Richmond has named exciting young prospect Sydney Stack to make his senior debut in Saturday’s twilight clash against GWS at Giants Stadium.
The final member of Richmond’s 2019 list, Stack arrived at Tigerland in December as part of the AFL’s Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period after being overlooked in the 2018 AFL Draft.
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The 18-year-old’s tenacious nature and natural talent soon turned heads, and by February, the West Australian’s place at the Club was confirmed.
The rookie Tiger, who’s been working with Richmond’s backs, produced an impressive string of performances in the VFL side’s pre-season practice matches.
Promising defender Ryan Garthwaite, 20, returns to the side after recovering from an Achilles complaint.
A valuable addition to the side in Dylan Grimes’ absence, the Giants match will be Garthwaite’s third opportunity in the Yellow and Black, with his last game played in Round 22, 2018.
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Richmond’s Round 1 bolter, Noah Balta, will also suit up for his second outing as a Tiger.
They replace Grimes (suspended), Jack Riewoldt (wrist) and Maverick Weller (leg).
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Richmond’s four emergencies for the Round 3 GWS clash are Jack Ross, Connor Menadue, Ivan Soldo and Liam Baker.
Saturday’s match at Giants Stadium kicks off at 4.35pm.
Richmond’s Round 3 team
B Nathan Broad, David Astbury, Ryan Garthwaite
HB Nick Vlastuin, Shane Edwards, Jayden Short
C Kamdyn McIntosh, Brandon Ellis, Trent Cotchin
HF Daniel Rioli, Daniel Butler, Jason Castagna
F Oleg Markov, Noah Balta, Tom Lynch
Foll Toby Nankervis, Kane Lambert, Dustin Martin
I/C Dion Prestia, Sydney Stack, Jack Graham, Jack Higgins
Emg Jack Ross, Connor Menadue, Ivan Soldo, Liam Baker
In: Noah Balta, Ryan Garthwaite, Sydney Stack
Out: Dylan Grimes (suspended), Jack Riewoldt (wrist), Maverick Weller (leg)
New: Sydney Stack
