Richmond has made two changes to its line-up for Thursday night's blockbuster clash against traditional rival Carlton at the MCG. 

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Star Tiger pair Tom Lynch and Kane Lambert will return for the Round 14 match, which will be the Club’s annual dedicated fixture to the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.

Lynch, who booted 31 goals in his first nine games of the season, is back after recovering from a hamstring injury which saw him miss two games. 

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, the key forward said he trained strongly on Monday and was raring to go.  

"I'm looking forward to getting back into it," Lynch said.

"Obviously your first game back you're not sure how you're going to play, but I'll just keep it pretty simple and just try and perform my role for the team."

Lambert, who was the unused medical substitute in last Thursday night's win over Port Adelaide, returns to the line-up for his sixth senior appearance of the year as he continues to manage a long-term hip issue.

The two inclusions replace Dustin Martin, who will miss the clash with illness, and Ivan Soldo, who has been omitted. 

"He’s not very well the lad. He hasn’t trained all week, came down with it over the weekend and hasn’t responded well," Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said of Martin on Wednesday morning.

"It’s going around at the moment and does knock people around.

"Some players respond to it better than others. Dustin unfortunately has a bad case.

"We look forward to welcoming him back when he's healthy."

Soldo is an emergency for the clash, alongside Rhyan Mansell, Jack Ross and Maurice Rioli. 

The Tigers' will confirm which player comes in as the medical substitute 60 minutes prior to the bounce.

The Round 14 match kicks off at 7.20pm can be viewed live on Channel 7, FOX FOOTY and Kayo Sports.

Hardwick said the clash was set to be an "evenly-matched contest". 

"Their system is really strong and their midfield contingent and forward line are very stacked... It's going to be a challenge," he said.

"They got the better of us last time (Round 1) so we're looking forward to hopefully reaping some revenge on them."

Richmond team v Carlton, Thursday, June 16, 7.20pm AEST, MCG
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In: Tom Lynch, Kane Lambert

Out: Dustin Martin (illness), Ivan Soldo (omitted)