A host of big names return to the VFL ahead of a clash against the Roos.
Richmond will welcome back a plethora of AFL players for its VFL clash against North Melbourne this Sunday at ETU Stadium.
Excitingly, forward Rhyan Mansell will make his return to football after being sidelined due to a fractured wrist and bone stress discovered in his foot earlier this season, which has restricted him to just one game at AFL level in 2026.
He’ll be joined by Kane McAuliffe, who has also been sidelined due to an Achilles setback. McAuliffe has played six AFL games this season.
Ruckman Oliver Hayes-Brown returns to VFL level, after a promising stint in the AFL side. Caleb Nancarrow also returns to the team.
The quartet replace Taj Hotton (AFL), Joel Garner (managed), Kai Stewart (omitted) and Sam Toner (concussion).
The backline is made up of Aaron Sharkie, Zaydyn Lockwood, vice-captain Mutaz El Nour, Nick Collier, Leo Connolly and Kaleb Smith.
Liam George makes up the centreline, alongside skipper Lachlan Street and Sam Philp. Hayes-Brown takes his spot in the ruck, with Noah Roberts-Thomson and McAuliffe his followers.
Olli Hotton, Tom Burton, Zane Peucker, Josh Pollocks, Mansell and Samson Ryan make up the forward line.
On the interchange is Sean Lai, Mohammed Yassine, Harry Scott, Tom McKenzie and Nancarrow.
The emergencies are Stewart and James Milner.
The Round 13 clash is set for 2:15pm (AEST) this Sunday, with the game to be live-streamed on the AFL website.
All matches in the 2026 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live-streamed free via the AFL website, the AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
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Round 13, Richmond VFL v North Melbourne, Sunday 21 June, ETU Stadium, 2.15pm (AEST).
Backs
Aaron Sharkie
78
Zaydyn Lockwood
59
Mutaz El Nour
57
Half-Backs
Nick Collier
63
Leo Connolly
58
Kaleb Smith
49
Centre
Liam George
67
Lachlan Street
55
Sam Philp
64
Half-Forwards
Olli Hotton
61
Tom Burton
45
Zane Peucker
26
Forwards
Josh Pollocks
70
Rhyan Mansell
7
Samson Ryan
32
Followers
Oliver Hayes-Brown
47
Noah Roberts-Thomson
27
Kane McAuliffe
28
Interchange
Sean Lai
76
Harry Scott
54
Caleb Nancarrow
75
Mohammed Yassine
52
Tom McKenzie
60
EMG
Kai Stewart
78
James Milner
71