Tiger recruit's debut months away, says coach AFL.com.au
February 17, 2016CHRIS Yarran is unlikely to make his Richmond debut until after round six.
The former Blue is yet to join in full training at Richmond as he battles calf problems.
Tigers coach Damien Hardwick conceded it was unlikely Yarran would play senior football until the 'second third of the year'.
The delayed start means Yarran will miss his new club's clash with his old club in round one.
Hardwick said he was more concerned about his star recruit's fitness at the end of the season.
"He's probably not going to be ready for the start but he'll be there when the whips are cracking," he said on Wednesday ahead of his club's NAB Challenge date with Fremantle.
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