Richmond will welcome back triple premiership Tiger Shane Edwards in Sunday afternoon's crucial clash with Geelong at the MCG. 

The ever-reliable midfielder returns following an ankle injury which forced him out of the past two games. 

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Speaking to the media on Friday morning, coach Damien Hardwick said the inclusion of a fully-fit Edwards would help offset the absence of injured Dustin Martin. 

"He's important and he comes back injury-free, too," Hardwick said.

"Shane's had one of those years where he's played some games but he's been banged-up, to be honest, so we look forward to having him back at his best, but it might take a week or two for him to hit his very best form.

"We know when he's playing his very best footy we're certainly a better team for it. He'll play some midfield and some forward.

"He's such an important player (because) he makes everyone around him better, as well. It's a big win for us to have him back."

Joining Martin on the sidelines following last Friday night's win over Brisbane was wingman Kamdyn McIntosh, who will also miss this weekend's match through injury. 

Jack Ross, who was activated as the medical substitute last week to replace McIntosh, has been named in the starting 22. 

Richmond's four emergencies for the Cats clash are Samson Ryan, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Hugo Ralphsmith and Josh Caddy.

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

Sunday afternoon's game will commence at 3.20pm and will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.

Richmond team v Geelong, Sunday, July 25, 3:20pm AEST, MCG
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In: Shane Edwards
Out: Dustin Martin (injured - kidney), Kamdyn McIntosh (injured - hamstring)