RICHMOND star Brett Deledio has defended his club's recruiting, saying the Tigers have the list to win a premiership if the players can regain their confidence.

Reeling at 1-4, Richmond's season goes on the line against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.

The club's aggressive mature-age recruiting in recent seasons has been questioned, but Deledio said the Tigers had assembled a group of players that could challenge if they got their season back on track. 

"I certainly do," he told radio RSN927 when asked if he believed the Tigers had a list capable of winning a premiership.  

"I think we could always add to our list because it's not just about bringing in good players.

"We've got good players on our list, but fresh faces and fresh ideas lifts the other guys around you.

"I certainly look forward to seeing what we can bring into our club, but I certainly believe in the guys we've got there and the kids we're bringing through."

Deledio said he had been impressed with the form of first-year forward Daniel Rioli in four games, as well as midfielders Connor Menadue and Corey Ellis, who have played every game this season. 

"They've just got to continue to get games and we'll back them in," Deledio said.