Richmond has made two changes ahead of its Sunday clash against North Melbourne at the MCG.

Excitingly, top 2024 draftee, Taj Hotton, returns to AFL level, following his successful outing at VFL level against Tasmania last week.

The 20-year-old collected 15 disposals, laid seven tackles and had three clearances playing on managed VFL minutes.

Hotton hasn't played at AFL level since the final round of the 2025 season against Geelong, after suffering bone stress in his hip during the 2026 pre-season.

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Hotton is joined by captain Toby Nankervis, who returns for the first time since Round 2 following a hamstring setback.

The duo replace Oliver Hayes-Brown (omitted) and Jacob Hopper (ankle).

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. Nankervis takes the spot in the ruck, alongside followers Dion Prestia and Sam Cumming.

Tyler Sonsie, Seth Campbell, Steely Green, Noah Balta, Mykelti Lefau and Round 14 Rising Star nominee Jasper Alger make up the forward line.

The final interchange is made up of Liam Fawcett, Kye Annand, Sam Grlj, Maurice Rioli, and Hotton.

The emergencies are Kaleb Smith, Noah Roberts-Thomson and Hayes-Brown.

Richmond takes on North Melbourne this Sunday from 1.10pm (AEST) at the MCG. Purchase your tickets here.