The VFL Tigers have finalised their team for this Sunday's Round 1 match against North Ballarat at Punt Road Oval. 

Richmond VFL takes a strong team into its first match for the 2017 VFL season, with a number of AFL-listed players named to take on the Roosters.

From 12pm this Sunday afternoon, you can tune in to a live audio broadcast of Richmond's VFL season opener against North Ballarat.

Forward Ben Lennon returns from senior duties, adding strength to forward line alongside Sam Lloyd, Mabior Chol, Nathan Drummond, Tyson Stengle and Callum Moore. 

Tiger tall Ivan Maric will miss the clash with a back complaint, while youngster Shai Bolton will serve his one match suspension. 

Sunday's match kicks off at 12pm, giving Richmond fans the chance to watch the VFL game live before the AFL side takes on Brisbane at the Gabba at 4:40pm.

Entry is via the Punt Road End gate, which opens at 11:30am. Entry is free for Richmond members, $10 for adults, $5 concession and children under-15 enter for free. 

Richmond VFL Round 1 team
B: Batchelor, Beasley, Garthwaite
HB: C.Ellis, S.Morris, Darley
C: Hunt, Miles, Markov
HF: Drummond, Lennon, Stengle
F: Lloyd, Chol, Moore
R: Soldo, Townsend, Ballard
IC: Coffield, Fletcher, Cass, Forato, Holden, O'Sullivan, Silvestro, Aarts, Wood