Richmond's preparations for the AFLW season will ramp up on Sunday, with a Practice Match battle against Hawthorn at IKON Park.

It is the Tigers' last chance to test themselves against an opposition ahead of the Round 1 clash with the Sydney Swans on Friday, August 15. 

WATCH THE MATCH HIGHLIGHTS BELOW

05:42

AFLW PM: Match Highlights

Watch all the Match Highlights from the Tigers Practice Match against Hawthorn.

00:36

AFLW PM: McKenzie's big mark and goal

Ellie McKenzie gets a ride and takes an impressive mark, before converting the set shot goal.

00:24

AFLW PM: Conti's break away buzzer beater

On the cusp of half time Monique Conti kicks a cool goal to keep the Tigers in touch.

00:37

AFLW PM: Dempsey's third quarter dribbler

Kate Dempsey dribbles through a third quarter goal.

A strong Richmond outfit has been named for the clash, with the likes of Monique Conti, Katie Brennan and Ellie McKenzie all returning for another crack before the season proper, along with new recruits Paige Scott, Montana Beruldsen, Lauren Brazzale, Lulu Beatty and Sierra Grieves.

International recruit Aoibhin Cleary will again miss, as she remains in Ireland ready to captain Meath in their All-Ireland Grand Final game against Dublin tonight.

AFLW TEAM LIST – PRACTICE MATCH V HAWTHORN, AUGUST 3, 2025:

2 - Emelia Yassir
3 - Katie Brennan (C)
4 - Monique Conti
5 - Paige Scott
6 - Jodie Hicks
8 - Montana Beruldsen
9 - Caitlin Greiser
11 - Isabel Bacon
12 - Lauren Brazzale
14 - Poppy Kelly
15 - Rebecca Miller
16 - Laura McClelland
17 - Katelyn Cox
18 - Libby Graham
19 - Kate Dempsey
22 - Ellie McKenzie
23 - Shelby Knoll
24 - Charli Wicksteed
25 - Sierra Grieves
28 - Gabrielle Seymour
30 - Ally Dallaway
33 - Mackenzie Ford
35 - Maddie Shevlin
38 - Lulu Beatty