Richmond AFLW will put its pre-season to the test at two upcoming hit-outs ahead of Round 1.

As confirmed by the AFL on Thursday afternoon, the Tigers will ramp up their pre-season with a match simulation against St Kilda on Friday, August 11 at RSEA Park from 4.30pm. 

Richmond will then travel to Blacktown to take on GWS in an official practice match, to be held at Blacktown International Sports Complex on Friday, August 18 from 4.05pm.

The Tigers will kick off their fifth season in the AFLW competition against Brisbane in Round 1 at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday, September 3. 

Richmond pre-season practice matches:

Richmond v St Kilda: Match Simulation
Friday, August 11
RSEA Park
4:30pm

Richmond v GWS: Official Practice Match
Friday, August 18
Blacktown International Sports Complex
4:05pm