RICHMOND has swung a late change for its Friday night clash against Melbourne, with Jayden Short (personal reason) replaced in the selected side by James Trezise.
The Dees have been a surprise packet this season and get a chance to claim their fifth win of the season when they take on struggling Richmond on Anzac Day Eve.
Richmond (0-6) did itself few favours as it challenged the improving North Melbourne throughout much of the first half but failed to make the most of its chances to have 2.12 on the scoreboard at the main break.
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The defeat takes the Tigers to an 0-6 start for the first time since 2010 as injuries continue to mount with stalwarts like Tim Taranto now joining a host of young hopes on the sidelines.
Melbourne (4-2) responded to a shock defeat to Essendon in the best possible way as it held off reigning back-to-back premiers Brisbane to win a showstopper at the MCG.
The new-look Demons pulled off the victory with the inclusion of a host of fresh faces and a game plan that helped them reach triple figures for the fourth time this season after only hitting the mark five times last year.
Richmond has made five changes for the clash, recalling veterans Tom Lynch and Jacob Hopper, while handing debuts to Sam Cumming and Tom Burton.
The Dees have selected Changkuoth Jiath to replace Harrison Petty.
Richmond v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.40pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Richmond: Jayden Short (personal reason) replaced in selected side by James Trezise
Melbourne: None
