Richmond defender Brandon Ellis has been named in the VFL Tigers' squad for this Saturday's Round 5 clash against the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval.

Ellis is one of 17 AFL-listed players named in the squad, which will be finalised tomorrow morning. 

The undefeated VFL Tigers will feature in a double-header, playing after the Club's inaugural VFLW match. 

Richmond VFLW will play Footscray at 4pm, with the men's sides to clash under lights at 7pm.

The Western Bulldogs sit 11th on the ladder after one win, while the VFL Tigers sit in second place.

A live stream of the match will be available on richmondfc.com.au from 7pm Saturday night. 

Richmond VFL Round 5 squad
B: Balta, Miller, Garthwaite
HB: B. Ellis, C. Ellis, Menadue
C: Bolton, Miles, Silvestro
HF: Morris, Baker, Aarts
F: Chol, Moore, Stengle
R: Soldo, Lloyd, Ballard
I/C: Naish, Hayward, Wood, Grewar, Drummond, Coleman-Jones