RICHMOND is preparing for the 2019 AFL season with a week-long pre-season camp on the Gold Coast.
Hundreds of Tigers fans turned out at Bond University on Monday to greet their heroes, who have also taken part in strength and wrestling sessions as they seek to emulate their 2017 premiership this year.
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The club's previous two pre-season camps have been held on the Sunshine Coast.
Physical performance manager Peter Burge said the change of venue allowed the club to polish its football program and integrate its younger players into the group.
The camp runs until Friday.
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Superstar Dustin Martin hits the weights at Bond University.
Defender Dylan Grimes wears a face mask after breaking his nose last week.
Tigers players and coaches gather around a laptop to review footage of a training session.
Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin try out some wrestling moves.
Nathan Broad puts in the hard yards.
Jason Castagna cools down in the Queensland heat.
New recruit Tom Lynch poses with fans at an open training session.
David Astbury is a popular man.
Forward Daniel Rioli recovers after a gruelling session in the heat.
Skipper Trent Cotchin slips away from zippy forward Shai Bolton.
Coach Damien Hardwick addresses his troops.
Brandon Ellis puts in a tough session in the gym.
