Richmond fans unable to make the trip to Shepparton for the NAB Challenge this weekend can see some of the Club’s future stars when Coburg lines up for a practice match on Saturday.

The Tigers’ VFL affiliate will play Bendigo (Essendon-aligned) on Saturday March 5 at Bulleen Park, Bulleen Rd, Bulleen, at 1pm.

Coburg kicks off its 2011 VFL campaign against Sandringham on Saturday April 2 at Trevor Barker Oval, before the bye in Round 2.

The Club’s first match on home turf is in Round 3 against Northern Bullants at Multiplex Oval (Coburg City Oval), and its first match at Craigieburn’s Highgate Reserve is scheduled for Round 8.