Two electric debutants in Sam Cumming and Tom Burton lead the five key inclusions ahead of Richmond's Round 7 Anzac Day Eve clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Friday night.

Cumming earned his call-up following an impressive pre-season and comeback from his pre-season shoulder injury.

The 2025 Pick No.7 amassed a stellar 30 disposals, five inside-50s, five marks and a goal against the Australian U18 Academy side in the VFL practice match last weekend, standing tall and gaining confidence ahead of his AFL debut.

Meantime, Burton was a train-on player over the pre-season, earning his list spot just last month, after impressing coaches and teammates alike with his willingness, fight and speed.

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Burton has collected 21, 17 and 15 disposals over three VFL matches this year, while kicking four goals and laying seven tackles, highlighting his unrelenting forward pressure.

Joining Cumming and Burton in the side will be veteran forward Tom Lynch, who returns from his hamstring setback, Jacob Hopper, who was managed last week, and Tom Brown, for his fifth senior game this season.

The five ins replace Tim Taranto (concussion), Maurice Rioli (hamstring), Sam Banks (collarbone), Liam Fawcett (omitted) and Tyler Sonsie (omitted).

The backline is made up of Nick Vlastuin, Ben Miller, Noah Balta, Nathan Broad, Jayden Short and Sam Grlj.

Following his debut last week, Patrick Retschko will start on the wing, alongside Hugo Ralphsmith, with Dion Prestia in the centre. Samson Ryan takes the spot in the ruck, alongside followers Jack Ross, who will play his 100th game, and Sam Lalor.

Seth Campbell, Cumming, Steely Green, Jonty Faull, Lynch and Mykelti Lefau make up the forward line.

The interchange consists of Hopper, Burton, Brown, Campbell Gray and Kane McAuliffe.

James Trezise, Oliver Hayes-Brown and Sonsie are the emergencies.

Richmond takes on Melbourne as part of the traditional Anzac Day Eve match at the MCG this Friday from 7.40pm (AEST).