Richmond has locked in its extended squad for Sunday's clash against North Melbourne at the MCG.
Excitingly, up-and-coming youngster Taj Hotton returns to the extended squad, after playing managed VFL minutes in last week's clash against Tasmania.
Hotton hasn't played AFL since the final round of the 2025 season against Geelong, after suffering bone stress in his hip during the 2026 pre-season.
He is joined by captain Toby Nankervis, who returns for the first time since Round 2 following a hamstring setback, and Kaleb Smith.
The final team will be announced on Friday at 5pm (AEST) on richmondfc.com.au.
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The backline will be made up of Nathan Broad, Ben Miller, Tom Brown, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short and Sam Banks.
Patrick Retschko, Tim Taranto and James Trezise make up the centreline. Noah Balta takes the spot in the ruck, alongside followers Dion Prestia and Sam Cumming.
Tyler Sonsie, Seth Campbell, Steely Green, Liam Fawcett, Mykelti Lefau and Round 14 Rising Star nominee Jasper Alger make up the forward line.
The extended interchange is made up of Oliver Hayes-Brown, Kye Annand, Sam Grlj, Jacob Hopper, Maurice Rioli, Nankervis, Smith and Hotton.
The final team will be announced on Friday at 5pm (AEST) on richmondfc.com.au.
Richmond takes on North Melbourne this Sunday from 1.10pm (AEST) at the MCG. Purchase your tickets here.
