Richmond VFL has made five changes for Sunday’s do-or-die Wildcard match against Williamstown at DSV Stadium.  

Ninth-placed Richmond will face eighth-placed Williamstown at DSV Stadium from 12:00pm, with the winner advancing to the first elimination final against Southport in the VFL’s finals series.

The last time the two sides met in Round 17, the Seagulls defeated the Tigers by 22 points in wet and windy conditions at DSV Stadium, 8.10 (58) to 5.6 (36).

Entering the side are a trio of omitted AFL Tigers, Jacob Blight, James Trezise and Matthew Coulthard.

VFL Tiger Harry Scott – son of former Richmond footballer, Allister – returns from a long-term injury, and the stand-in co-captain Joel Garner enters the side after serving a one-game suspension.

Coming out of the side who defeated Carlton by nine points last weekend is Harvey Langford who will return to the Dandenong Stingrays in the Coates Talent League, as well as Kane McAuliffe and Nick Guiney with injuries.

Also out of the side are Maurice Rioli Jr. and Marlion Pickett who have both earned AFL recalls.  

The highest-ranked winner in the Wildcard Round will advance to the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series as the seventh-placed team and will take on the Box Hill Hawks in the second elimination final.

The lowest-ranked winner in the Wildcard Round will progress to the first elimination final as the eighth-placed team and will play against the Southport Sharks.

Tickets for Sunday’s game can be purchased here.

For matches played in Victoria during the Wildcard Round through to the Preliminary Finals, admission prices will be:

General Admission – Adult - $15.00

General Admission – Concession/Pensioners $10

General Admission – Child U/15 free

The first bounce is set for 12:00pm. Fans who can't make it to DSV Stadium can watch the game live via Channel 7, the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and the VFL App.

To follow match updates, stay tuned to Richmond VFL on Twitter and Instagram.

Wildcard Round, Williamstown v Richmond VFL, Sunday August 25, 12:00pm AEST, DSV Stadium

IN: Jacob Blight, James Trezise, Matthew Coulthard, Joel Garner, Harry Scott

OUT: Marlion Pickett (AFL recall), Maurice Rioli Jr. (AFL recall), Kane McAuliffe, Nick Guiney (injured), Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays)