Richmond goal sneak Noah Roberts-Thomson has declared his side will hone in on their "fight" come 2027.

The 19-year-old, who is entering his second pre-season, has come in strong, with a newfound confidence and will to lead the group he began with at the end of 2025.

With three AFL games under his belt, including a standout performance on debut, kicking two goals with his first two kicks, there's a strong hunger that didn't exist at this level 12 months ago.

"I'm feeling awesome. Getting the extra few weeks of training under the belt before coming back, I feel so much more confident and so much fitter," Roberts-Thomson told Richmond Media.

"That confidence gives you that extra chance to step in with excitement and bring your game up a level."

And it's not just the talented teenager who has put himself in a prime position upon return before the Christmas break.

It's the entire first-to-fourth year group of players that have come back with a point to prove to themselves and to the league.

"We've been putting in the work over the break. Now we're getting together and getting to work towards our goal at the end of pre-season, getting really fit," he said.

"We're looking forward to the next few weeks of pre-season."

The plan for success is clear, and it's already begun to take shape at Waverley, with the playing group taking ownership of their destiny and desire to climb the ladder.

"We're really focusing on our fight. We're competing against ourselves every single session," Roberts-Thomson said.

"We're trying to get the most out of each other and build good habits for 2027."

Richmond's full playing list will return to the track in less than two weeks.