RICHMOND is facing an ever-growing injury crisis that is making it hard for it to compete, but must find a way to at least limit the damage on the big stage against rivals Essendon in the Dreamtime at the 'G match.
The Tigers’ problems are reinforced by their difficulties to score, averaging only 62 points for their lowest return from a season’s first 10 matches since 1964.
TIGERS v BOMBERS Follow it LIVE
The Bombers are past flying under the radar after climbing to second spot with a commanding victory over North Melbourne and can now bolster their top-four hopes against a struggling Tigers outfit.
The Bombers snapped their 13-match losing streak against the Tigers in a one-point thriller in the corresponding clash last year, but this time might eye a percentage boost as well as the four points.
The Bombers are boosted by the returns of Jordan Ridley and Nik Cox as Nate Caddy makes his debut.
The Tigers get Liam Baker and Seth Campbell back and Samson Ryan has been named, while Tylar Young, Rhyan Mansell and Matthew Coulthard make way.
Richmond v Essendon at the MCG, 7.40pm AEST
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Richmond: Steely Green
Essendon: Elijah Tsatas
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Geelong v Greater Western Sydney at GMHBA Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
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Geelong: Jack Bowes
Greater Western Sydney: Toby McMullin
CATS v GIANTS Full match coverage and stats
Carlton v Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium, 1.45pm AEST
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Carlton: None
Gold Coast: Sam Flanders (illness) replaced in selected side by Alex Davies
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Carlton: Jack Carroll
Gold Coast: Jake Rogers
BLUES v SUNS Full match coverage and stats
North Melbourne v Yartapuulti at Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST
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North Melbourne: Charlie Lazzaro
Yartapuulti: Lachie Jones
KANGAROOS v POWER Full match coverage and stats
