Richmond's extended squad for Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs has been locked in.

In a major boost, defender Beth Lynch has been included after recovering from the shoulder injury that saw her miss last week's season opener against Sydney.

Lynch was elevated to the leadership group this season, having been a revelation since returning to the Swinburne Centre, where she had previously been a VFLW player.

The hard-working defender won her way onto Richmond’s list as a replacement player on the eve of the 2022 AFLW season and has featured in 43 out of 44 senior games since, remarkably sitting 6th on the Club’s all-time games list despite being at North Melbourne for Richmond’s first two seasons in the competition.

Lynch is a vocal leader and reliable teammate who was voted the teams ‘Players’ Player’ last season.

Joining Lynch on the inclusions list is Sierra Grieves, Lauren Brazzale and Charli Wicksteed, with that trio named on the extended interchange bench.

Ally Dallaway (omitted) comes out of the extended squad.

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Laura McClelland, Katelyn Cox, Lynch, Gabby Seymour and Rebecca Miller have been named in the backline.

Maddie Shevlin, Grace Egan and Kate Dempsey make up the centreline, with Poppy Kelly in the ruck, and Monique Conti and Ellie McKenzie named in the midfield.

Up forward, Emelia Yassir, Paige Scott, Montana Beruldsen, Katie Brennan and Caitlin Greiser will lead the Tigers in attack.

Libby Graham, Lulu Beatty, Grieves, Brazzale, Isabel Bacon, Mackenzie Ford, Wicksteed and Jodie Hicks have all been named on the extended interchange bench.

The final team will be announced at 5pm on Friday night on richmondfc.com.au.

Richmond and the Bulldogs will meet at 12:35pm on Sunday at IKON Park. Click here to buy tickets.