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Penpix of the team Richmond will field in the AFL grand final against Geelong.

PENPIX OF RICHMOND'S TEAM FOR THE AFL GRAND FINAL.

BACK LINE

12. David Astbury

Age: 29. Games: 137. Goals: 9. Finals: 11.

Key defender and back line general bounced back from knee surgery ahead of the finals and has a shot at a third flag - one where he is set to pinch-hit in the ruck.

2. Dylan Grimes

Age: 29. Games: 170. Goals: 3. Finals: 14.

Versatile, reliable back man again held the Tigers' back six together in 2020 and is bidding for his third premiership.

21. Noah Balta

Age: 20. Games: 29. Goals: 7. Finals: 3.

Breakout key defender who will be tasked with manning Tom Hawkins in his maiden grand final.

HALF-BACK LINE

7. Liam Baker

Age: 22. Games: 41. Goals: 10. Finals: 6.

The lively former rookie has backed up a breakout 2019 by establishing himself as a crucial part of the Tigers' defence.

1. Nick Vlastuin

Age: 26. Games: 160. Goals: 267. Finals: 14.

Versatile, courageous intercepting defender just keeps getting better and will push for a third premiership.

14. Bachar Houli

Age: 32. Games: 219. Goals: 42. Finals: 14.

Two-time premiership defender who has played just 12 games this year but his poise and experience are invaluable on the big stage.

CENTRE LINE

33. Kamdyn McIntosh

Age: 26. Games: 107. Goals: 31. Finals: 9.

After missing last year's premiership, the 2017 premiership wingman has forced his way back into the Tigers' best 22.

3. Dion Prestia

Age: 28. Games: 163. Goals: 53. Finals: 11.

Two-time premiership midfielder missed most of the season after ankle surgery and a resulting setback but has starred since his return.

50. Marlion Pickett

Age: 28. Games: 19. Goals: 5. Finals: 4.

Last year's grand final fairytale story has had an inconsistent second season but is hitting form at the right time.

HALF-FORWARD LINE

23. Kane Lambert

Age: 28. Games: 114. Goals: 70. Finals: 12.

Former mature-age recruit and two-time flag winner continues to underline his value and consistently pops up with goals at crucial times.

11. Jason Castagna

Age: 24. Games: 96. Goals: 97. Finals: 11.

Valuable role player who leads the way with his pressure game up forward and could be rewarded with a third premiership medal.

4. Dustin Martin

Age: 29. Games: 243. Goals: 268. Finals: 14.

The superstar Tiger is eyeing his third Norm Smith Medal in as many grand finals and can break a big game open from the midfield or forward line.

FORWARD LINE

19. Tom Lynch

Age: 27. Games: 174. Goals: 348. Finals: 5.

Strong-marking, aggressive premiership key forward has delivered on the field but has attracted attention for some unsavoury lapses in discipline.

8. Jack Riewoldt

Age: 31. Games: 282. Goals: 662. Finals: 14.

Dual premiership forward has had a quiet finals series but is crucial to Richmond's structure and leads by example.

17. Daniel Rioli

Age: 23. Games: 94. Goals: 80. Finals: 11.

Small forward who has struggled for consistency at times but is a big-game player and can win a third flag at 23.

FOLLOWERS

25. Toby Nankervis

Age: 26. Games: 81. Goals: 28. Finals: 12.

The big man is coming off a colossal preliminary final performance and is eyeing a third premiership.

10. Shane Edwards

Age: 31. Games: 264. Goals: 165. Finals: 13.

The silky dual-premiership midfielder missed a chunk of the season for the birth of his first child but has been superb since his return.

9. Trent Cotchin

Age: 30. Games: 250. Goals: 127. Finals: 14.

Richmond's inspirational skipper continues to lead by example around the clinches and can become a triple-premiership captain.

INTERCHANGE

34. Jack Graham

Age: 22. Games: 54. Goals: 21. Finals: 10.

Injured for last year's grand final, the tough nut has established himself as a long-term midfield regular and can win a second flag.

35. Nathan Broad

Age: 27. Games: 69. Goals: 1. Finals: 10.

Defender has bounced back from being dropped and is eyeing a third premiership in just his 70th AFL game.

15. Jayden Short

Age: 24. Games: 91. Goals: 20. Finals: 8.

Long-kicking half-back will play a crucial role in driving attacks from defence in his second grand final.

29. Shai Bolton

Age: 21. Games: 46. Goals: 34. Finals: 6.

Prodigiously-talented young gun had a breakout midfield season but has shifted back to the forward line in finals and is eyeing a second premiership.

EMERGENCIES

31. Oleg Markov

Age: 24. Games: 23. Goals: 3. Finals: 0.

Fringe defender who has played six games this year.

22. Josh Caddy

Age: 27. Games: 165. Goals: 162. Finals: 14.

Two-time premiership utility has had a difficult season and fell out of favour ahead of the finals.

41. Mabior Chol

Age: 23. Games: 21. Goals: 17. Finals: 1.

Athletic tall forward who can pinch-hit in the ruck and deputised for Tom Lynch when the gun forward was injured.

39. Jake Aarts

Age: 25. Games: 14. Goals: 14. Finals: 1.

Tenacious small forward enjoyed a long run in the senior team but was dropped after the qualifying final loss.