A new era under Adem Yze has begun at Tigerland, with Richmond looking to bounce back from a 10-win campaign that included the departures of premiership icons Damien Hardwick, Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin.
Without an early draft selection and with little movement in the trade period, the Tigers' list hasn't undergone a large restructure despite the coaching change, with Richmond only making one delisting ahead of 2024 to show they're settled with their list.
The recovery of star forward Tom Lynch will be integral in Yze's side potentially challenging for a September return, while the addition of Jacob Koschitzke from Hawthorn adds to Richmond's new-look forward plans.
With a string of Tiger cubs looking to make a name for themselves during this period of change at Punt Road, we've looked to identify what Richmond's best 23-man side might look like in Yze's first year at the helm.
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The Tigers are set to welcome the return of young key backman Josh Gibcus following a season riddled with hamstring issues, with the 20-year-old set to offer some freedom in Adem Yze's key-position plans.
His likely return will allow Yze to consider playing Noah Balta at the other end of the field given Richmond's need for forward reinforcements, while Tylar Young and Nathan Broad are also in contention for key defensive roles down back.
Veteran premiership pair Nick Vlastuin and Dylan Grimes will hold their posts as the leading names on Yze's last line, offering plenty of voice and defensive work rate as staples of the side.
Since transitioning to defence from the forward line, speedster Daniel Rioli has only continued to grow as one of the game's best half-backs and could re-enter the All-Australian conversation after earning a squad selection last year.
Best and fairest winner Jayden Short is another household name who will likely share his time between the backline and midfield following another fine year for the two-time premiership player.
Swingman Jacob Bauer is another who could split his time in defence given his potential need as a forward target, as could Ben Miller, while the Tigers' young defensive ranks of Sam Banks, Tom Brown and James Trezise all got a look at AFL level this year.
The 2022 off-season additions of Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper will again be at the forefront of Richmond's midfield plans, with the former enjoying a career-best campaign in his first year at Punt Road to earn the Jack Dyer Medal.
Injuries limited Hopper's impact this year, but his absence did allow opportunities for others to get larger looks in the middle of the field.
Shai Bolton has continued his rise to stardom in further honing his midfield and ball-winning craft, while triple-premiership Tiger Dion Prestia is another who remains an integral piece in the club's engine room and will hope for another 20+ game season in the yellow and black.
Richmond champion Dustin Martin returned to a high level of football this year to be the Tigers' only All-Australian squad selection, with the three-time Norm Smith Medal winner likely to continue his role in roaming across the middle and front thirds of the field.
The hard nut that is Liam Baker is another who will get access to centre bounce stoppages as he continues to make a case as one of the best utility players in the competition, while Jack Graham will offer some defensive traits to Yze's midfield.
The Tigers aren't short on rising midfielders with Tyler Sonsie, Jack Ross and Thomson Dow all set to push for starting roles in 2024, with Yze potentially looking to add some youth to his wing ranks.
Kamdyn McIntosh and Marlion Pickett have been the incumbent wing options for the Tigers but could now face a battle to hold their spots out wide.
2023 co-captain Toby Nankervis remains the first-string ruckman moving forward, with the former Swan likely to gain some assistance from young pair Samson Ryan and Noah Balta when needed. The Tigers also added Nankervis' old teammate Sam Naismith to their ruck depths after the loss of Ivan Soldo this off-season.
Richmond's tall forward stocks will be an area of intrigue under Adem Yze following a season where the club bid farewell to icon Jack Riewoldt and was also left without Tom Lynch for a majority of the year due to injury.
Lynch isn't a 100 per cent chance of playing against Gold Coast in Opening Round given his lengthy rehabilitation from a nagging foot injury, with new recruit Jacob Koschitzke potentially spearheading Yze's attacking plans.
He could be accompanied by Samson Ryan in attack, with Lynch's return a chance to see all three utilised in the same formation, while defender Noah Balta is another who could start forward. Swingmen Jacob Bauer and Ben Miller could also be in the mix after showing glimpses of comfort in the forward 50 this year.
Behind Riewoldt, Shai Bolton was Richmond's leading goalkicker this year and will likely be utilised across the front half of the field again in 2024 given his speed, agility and scoring impact.
Dustin Martin can be expected to hold a similar role to what he was tasked with in 2023, playing as a deep forward who is given the license to roam free and drift further up the ground.
Competition for small forward spots will be high, with the likes of Maurice Rioli, Judson Clarke, Matt Coulthard and Noah Cumberland all set to press their case, while Rhyan Mansell is another who could get a look as a forward after making the move from defence this year.
FB: Nick Vlastuin, Josh Gibcus, Nathan Broad
HB: Jayden Short, Noah Balta, Daniel Rioli
C: Marlion Pickett, Dion Prestia, Jack Ross
HF: Liam Baker, Jacob Koschitzke, Shai Bolton
FF: Maurice Rioli, Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin
FO: Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper
I/C: Dylan Grimes, Samson Ryan, Jack Graham, Judson Clarke
SUB: Jacob Bauer
Also in the mix: Tylar Young, Ben Miller, Matt Coulthard, Noah Cumberland, Kamdyn McIntosh, Tyler Sonsie, Sam Banks