Matthew Arnot expected to make his Richmond debut Bruce Matthews
From: Herald Sun
June 29, 2013 4:55PMRICHMOND is poised to promote Matthew Arnot for his AFL debut against St Kilda.
Arnot is expected to get his chance in at least two forced changes to the Tigers' team in the twilight game at the MCG.
Young midfielder Nick Vlastuin and tall defender Troy Chaplin are in doubt, with Arnot and Luke McGuane, named among the emergencies, the obvious replacements.
Arnot, 19, has been close to selection for his first AFL game several times this season after solid VFL form.
Recruited from Oakleigh Chargers at pick No.55 in the 2011 national draft, Arnot impressed with his contesting work in the VFL before a hamstring injury sidelined him late last season.
The 180cm defender was the centre of attention from several teammates at training at Punt Road Oval, which seemed to indicate he has been given the nod for his AFL start.
Vlastuin, a Rising Star nominee, didn't join teammates when the Tigers had the light workout yesterday.
The gun recruit was restricted to only five possessions by a lower leg injury against the Western Bulldogs last Sunday.
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