Richmond midfielder Nathan Foley is on target to play in Richmond’s opening match of the 2010 season as he continues his recovery from injury.

Foley played in all of the Tigers’ first 14 games in 2009, before being forced to sit out the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury.

He underwent surgery in August last year, and has been working his way toward full fitness in the Club’s pre season training campaign.

“Nathan has been on an individual program since his ankle was operated on late last year,” Richmond’s Elite Performance Manager Matthew Hornsby said.

“We were always going to take a cautious approach with his rehab and it is tracking very well.

“He is dedicated to his rehabilitation and is doing everything he can to get his body right in time for the season.”

Before the injury struck last year, Foley averaged 26 disposals, including six games of 30 touches or more.

The 24-year-old still managed to finish sixth in the Club Best and Fairest despite missing the last eight games of the season.