Richardson suffers hamstring soreness in VFL

RICHMOND forward Matthew Richardson has suffered a minor setback in his bid to return to AFL level, feeling some soreness in his hamstring while representing Coburg in the VFL on Saturday.

Richardson – playing in his first game since rupturing his hamstring against the Swans in round six – felt tightness in the muscle halfway through the first quarter and left the field for treatment.

The 34-year-old did not return to the game as medical staff took a precautionary approach, preserving Richardson's prospects of playing with the Tigers before the season is over.

Richmond confirmed that Richardson would have scans on Monday to determine whether further time on the sidelines is required.