Richmond great Matthew Richardson has applauded the recent form of key forward Tom Lynch, saying he looked "dangerous" in the Anzac Day Eve clash against Melbourne. 

The two-time premiership player had only played eight games in the last two seasons due to injury, but Lynch has already appeared in six matches this season, kicking at least one goal in every contest.

Lynch produced one of his best performances of the year in Round 7 against the Demons, kicking a game-high three goals and recording season-highs in marks and kicks, which drew praise from Richardson on the latest episode of Talking Tigers.

“I was pretty happy with big Lynchy’s form on Thursday night. He looked dangerous, and it has sort of been a bit of a normal timeline for Lynchy, after three or four games in, he always gets up and going," Richardson said. 

“It was the same last year in that Sydney game where he played really well, but unfortunately got injured. He has a big load to shoulder down there, and he is just starting to get a bit of separation on the lead as well.

“He plays on edge and that’s when he plays his best footy." 

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Through his six games this year, Lynch has kicked nine goals and is averaging 10 disposals.

Talking Tigers co-host Tony Greenberg added Lynch is "critical" to the team. 

“He is feisty and aggressive, and that seeps through to some of the younger players as well and gets them up for the fight,” Greenberg said.

A well-rested Richmond side will look to get back on the winners list against Hawthorn this Sunday at the MCG.