Richmond head into 2022 having missed finals for the first time since 2016 and are now expected to bounce back.
The Tigers dropped all the way down to 12th, in parts due to injuries, form and luck.
Primed to find themselves in contention again, with the return of injured stars and the acquisition of Robbie Tarrant, who will play a significant role in the side.
Can Richmond win their fourth flag in this premiership window? This season is sure to tell.
Ins: Josh Gibcus (National Draft), Tom Brown (National Draft), Tyler Sonsie (National Draft), Sam Banks (National Draft), Judson Clarke (National Draft), Robbie Tarrant (North Melbourne).
Outs: David Astbury (retired), Mabior Chol (Gold Coast), Callum Coleman-Jones (North Melbourne), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted), Ryan Garthwaite (delisted), Bachar Houli (retired), Patrick Naish (delisted).
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Defining Period
The first seven weeks look to be big for Richmond.
They'll have the traditional Round 1 clash with Carlton, with many people predicting the Blues to finally win this game. Winning this and putting those doubts to rest will give the team confidence
Rounds 2 and 3 see games against GWS and St Kilda, expected wins, but still two sides that finished above the Tigers in 2021.
Games against the two grand finalists in Rounds 4 and 6 are massive, and if Richmond are to win at least one of these, expectations of returning to finals will return.
In between those games is a date with the Crows in Adelaide, and a fortnight later will see the Tigers travel to Optus Stadium to play West Coast.
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