Richmond will put the final touches on its pre-season at two upcoming hit-outs ahead of Round 1.

As confirmed by the AFL on Tuesday afternoon, the Tigers will take on North Melbourne in an unofficial match simulation on Friday, February 24 at Arden Street Oval from 10.00am.

The match simulation will comprise of six periods (4 x 25 mins and 2 x 20 mins, with no time on). 

Richmond will then face Melbourne in an official practice match, to be held at Casey Fields on Saturday, March 4 from 4.10pm. 

Both pre-season clashes can be watched live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports. 

Fans will have free entry to both the match simulation and the practice match.

Richmond's squad for the match simulation will be communicated on the day of the match, while the official practice match team will be released at 5pm EDT the day prior to the match.

The Tigers will kick off the 2023 season when they host Carlton in the return of the traditional season opener at the MCG on Thursday, March 16.

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