Richmond has locked in its team that will take on Essendon in Dreamtime at the 'G on Friday night.

It includes three fresh faces, with Samson Ryan, Maurice Rioli and Campbell Gray set to return.

Tom Lynch (concussion), Noah Balta (personal) and Toby Nankervis (managed) will come out of the side. The 30-year-old Nankervis hasn't missed a game this season and will be managed with the Tigers coming off a five-day break.

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The backline will be made up of Gray, Ben Miller, Nick Vlastuin, Tom Brown, Sam Banks and Nathan Broad.

In the forward half of the ground, the six will include Tom Sims, Sam Lalor, Jonty Faull, Jack Ross, Seth Campbell and Rhyan Mansell.

Kamdyn McIntosh, Thomson Dow and Hugo Ralphsmith make up the centreline. The followers will include Ryan, Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper.

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On the bench is Kaleb Smith, Luke Trainor, Rioli, Steely Green and Kane McAuliffe. One of those players will be selected as the substitute an hour before the first bounce.

James Trezise, Tyler Sonsie and Liam Fawcett make up the team as emergencies.

Richmond take on Essendon in Dreamtime at the 'G on Friday night from 7.40pm (AEST). 

Don’t miss the VFL playing Essendon on Saturday night, at Kinetic Stadium. Reserve your tickets HERE.

Essendon v Richmond

Round 11 Fri 23 May 2025, 9:40 AM

MCG, Melbourne • VIC



Last Updated 1:06 pm Monday, June 23, 2025