Richmond forward Tom Lynch will make his highly anticipated AFL return in Stealth Night at the 'G, lining up against old foes Carlton on Saturday night.

Lynch will play his first game since the Dreamtime at the 'G victory, after recovering from a larynx fracture. He has kicked 11 goals in the seven matches he has played this season.

He is joined by Kane McAuliffe in the senior side, after his positive two-game stint in the VFL. McAuliffe collected 16 disposals in his limited minutes against the Magpies last weekend.

Hugo Ralphsmith also returns to the side for his first AFL game since Round 7, after he nabbed 17 disposals in the VFL last weekend.

Dion Prestia has a very minor hamstring strain and will miss Saturday night’s game. He was managed at training this week, with the aim to prepare him to play in Round 18.

Maurice Rioli (personal) and Sam Grlj (managed) also come out of the team.

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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. Skipper Toby Nankervis takes the spot in the ruck, alongside followers Taj Hotton and Jack Ross.

Sam Cumming, Seth Campbell, Steely Green, Noah Balta, Lynch and Jasper Alger make up the forward line.

The interchange is made up of Mykelti Lefau, Kye Annand, Ralphsmith, Rhyan Mansell and McAuliffe.

The emergencies are Kaleb Smith, Tyler Sonsie and Zane Peucker.

Richmond hosts Carlton in Stealth Night at the 'G this Saturday night. Purchase your tickets here.