The Tigers' midfield will get a significant boost by the inclusions this week of Trent Cochin, Daniel Jackson, Nathan Foley and Shaun Grigg, who were all rested in their 38-point loss to Fremantle in Perth on Sunday.
Ty Vickery has been cleared of any major damage after he corked a thigh against the Dockers.
Richmond could be the first rival club to experience the windy conditions likely at Geelong this season due to the demolition of the Doug Wade Stand behind the goals at the southern end.
With seven home matches this season at Simonds Stadium, and given the strong winds that can prevail in Geelong, the Cats have been practising how best to play the expected difficult conditions until the ground redevelopment in completed.
Source: The Australian