MELBOURNE will be out to avoid an upset loss when it takes on Richmond on Anzac Day Eve.

The bye came at a good time for Richmond (1-5) with injuries piling up and the side suffering a surprise loss to West Coast. 

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The Tigers will be determined to make amends for that defeat to the Eagles, even if it looks slightly less of an upset now, but face an equally refreshed Melbourne that has won the past four Anzac Day Eve clashes.

Melbourne (4-2) had impressed while winning four on the trot before coming up against a fired-up Brisbane with its backs to the wall.

The Demons were noticeably below their best in that defeat but will want to quickly bounce back against the Tigers especially with clashes against Geelong and Carlton to follow.

Melbourne has dropped Ben Brown and Koltyn Tholstrup with Christian Salem (hamstring) out injured, but Kysaiah Pickett is back from suspension and Bailey Laurie and Daniel Turner also come into the side.

The Tigers have regained Dylan Grimes and Jacob Hopper among four changes, with Jayden Short sidelined with a calf injury. Sam Naismith and Sam Banks also come in, with Tyler Sonsie, Kane McAuliffe and Jacob Koschitzke omitted.

Richmond v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.25pm AEST

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Richmond: Kamdyn McIntosh
Melbourne: Bailey Laurie