Richmond midfielder Brett Deledio will miss a second successive match with an Achilles injury.

Deledio was forced to miss last weekend's loss to the Western Bulldogs, breaking his run of 140 consecutive game, and he has been ruled out of this Friday night’s clash with Collingwood.

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He is expected to return to the senior team for the Club’s Round 5 match against Brisbane at the Gabba.

"He's had it (the problem) for a number of years," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick told 3AW’s Sports Today program..

"It 'grumbles' at various stages and ... it normally grumbles during the pre-season so we can manage it a little bit.

"But unfortunately it's happened during the season this year.

"He won't be available to play this week ... we hope he gets back for the (Easter Thursday) Brisbane game."

In better news for the Tigers, Hardwick said defender Alex Rance was a chance to return in round six as he recovers from a small fracture in his foot.

Richmond’s Round 4 team will be finalised at 6.25pm today.