Tom Lynch

Richmond has selected its side that will face off against Melbourne in Friday's AAMI Community Series match in Ballarat.

Excitingly, Tom Lynch, Nathan Broad, Sam Banks, Seth Campbell and Maurice Rioli will feature for the first time in 2026, after all being rested last week.

Broad will lead the backline, alongside Ben Miller, Josh Gibcus, James Trezise, Sam Grlj and Jayden Short.

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Tyler Sonsie, Sam Lalor and Kane McAuliffe make up the centreline. Skipper Toby Nankervis takes his spot in the ruck, alongside followers Tim Taranto and Jack Ross.

Campbell resumes his spot in the forward line alongside Rioli, Steely Green, Rhyan Mansell, Lynch and Harry Armstrong.

Tom Brown, Hugo Ralphsmith, Jacob Hopper, Sam Cumming, Campbell Gray, Banks, Liam Fawcett and Luke Trainor make up the interchange.

Patrick Retschko, Kaleb Smith, Jasper Alger and Zane Peucker are the emergencies.

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Taj Hotton (hip), Dion Prestia (hamstring), Noah Balta (hamstring), Josh Smillie (quad), Tom Sims (foot), Samson Ryan (foot), and Judson Clarke (ACL) remain on the Club’s injury list and were unavailable for selection.

Jonty Faull is in concussion protocols following a head knock against Essendon, while Nick Vlastuin has again been managed.

Richmond's AAMI Community Series match against Melbourne is set for Friday at 4.10pm (AEDT) at Mars Stadium, Ballarat. The game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.

Melbourne v Richmond

AAMI Community Series

Mars Stadium, Ballarat • VIC