RICHMOND and Sydney will take unchanged teams into Thursday night's top-of-the-table clash at Etihad Stadium.
The Tigers' starting interchange bench is Brandon Ellis, Jack Higgins, Reece Conca and Jack Graham, while the Swans' is James Rose, Dan Hannebery, Harry Cunningham and Kieren Jack.
In a game that could be a preview of a cut-throat final this September, the Tigers and Swans will be desperate to bolster their claims for top-two spots and home qualifying finals.
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Footy fans will also be hoping to see two of the game's most spectacular players, Swans spearhead Lance Franklin and Tigers defender Alex Rance, line up on each other, while the midfield battle should also be captivating.
The Tigers head the ladder on percentage from the Swans, with both teams level with third-placed West Coast on 10 wins
Richmond will be bolstered by the return of key defender David Astbury and midfielder Dion Prestia from injury, while the Swans have regained veteran Jarrad McVeigh and recalled James Rose for his first senior match since round six, 2017.
Both teams are coming off byes last round.
The Swans have won the teams' past two clashes, belting the Tigers by 113 points in round 23, 2016, at the SCG and edging them by nine points in round 13 last year at the MCG.
Richmond v Sydney at Etihad Stadium 7.20pm AEST
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Richmond: Brandon Ellis, Jack Higgins, Reece Conca, Jack Graham
Sydney: James Rose, Dan Hannebery, Harry Cunningham, Kieren Jack
