Richmond's midfield has received a significant boost at team selection ahead of Friday night's clash against Brisbane at Metricon Stadium.

The Round 18 game, originally scheduled for the MCG, has been relocated to Metricon Stadium in Queensland as a result of the evolving COVID-19 situation across the country.

Triple premiership-winning Tigers Kane Lambert and Toby Nankervis return to face the Lions, alongside club debutant Matthew Parker, who was announced as an inclusion earlier today.

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Lambert has been selected to play his ninth game of the season, and first since the Round 15 defeat to St Kilda, after overcoming recent calf and hip issues.

Nankervis returns to the side for the first time since suffering a PCL sprain in his knee in the opening contest of Richmond's Round 11 win over Adelaide in Sydney.

Mid-season recruit Parker, who arrived at Richmond in June from South Fremantle, has earned his debut following strong form at VFL level. The 25-year-old has averaged 22 disposals and eight tackles across four games, playing predominately through the midfield.

Friday night will be his 20^th match at AFL level, having featured 19 times for St Kilda across two seasons before being delisted at the conclusion of last year.

Making way for Richmond's inclusions are Patrick Naish, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Thomson Dow, and last week's unused medical substitute Jack Ross, who have all been omitted. 

The Club will confirm which player steps into the 23 to serve as the medical substitute 60 minutes before the game.

The match will be broadcast live on Seven, Fox Footy and Kayo, with the first bounce at Metricon Stadium set for 7.50pm. 

Tickets will go on-sale at 10am tomorrow for QLD Richmond Access Members via Ticketek. Eligible members should check their emails from the club for full details.

Star key forward Jack Riewoldt will become just the fourth player in Richmond’s history to reach the 300-game milestone on Friday night. 

The 32-year-old triple premiership player, who slotted his 700th career goal last week, will join Tiger legends Kevin Bartlett, Jack Dyer and Francis Bourke in club 300.

Richmond team v Brisbane Lions, Friday, July 16, 7:50pm AEST, Metricon Stadium
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In: Kane Lambert, Toby Nankervis, Matt Parker 
Out: Jack Ross (omitted), Patrick Naish (omitted), Riley Collier-Dawkins (omitted), Thomson Dow (omitted)

Milestone: Jack Riewoldt - 300 games
New: Matt Parker (Melville (WA)/South Fremantle (WAFL)/St Kilda/South Fremantle (WAFL))