Richmond will unleash exciting small forward Zane Peucker on the MCG this Sunday, with the 18-year-old set to make his debut against Melbourne.

The Woodville West-Torrens forward/midfielder was selected by Richmond with pick 31 at the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft, and has slotted in at Tigerland with ease.

Since joining the Club at the end of 2025, the 18-year-old has impressed with his goal sense and speed in the forward 50.

Peucker has played seven VFL matches, kicking seven goals and averaging 15.4 disposals. Click here to read more on Peucker's debut.

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The teenager is joined by Dion Prestia, who returns from his hamstring setback, and Sam Grlj, who is back after being managed last week.

The trio replace Jack Ross (concussion), Jayden Short (injured) and Steely Green (omitted). Short has a corked quad that has not healed in time for Sunday's match.

The backline will be made up of Nathan Broad, Ben Miller, Kye Annand, Nick Vlastuin, Tom Brown 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 Prestia.

Sam Cumming, Seth Campbell, Rhyan Mansell, Noah Balta, Tom Lynch and Jasper Alger make up the forward line.

The interchange is made up of Mykelti Lefau, Grlj, Hugo Ralphsmith, Peucker and Kane McAuliffe.

The emergencies are Samson Ryan, Tom Burton and Green.

Richmond take on Melbourne at the MCG this Sunday from 3.15pm (AEST).