Young Tigers tall earns Dreamtime recall as Richmond look to replace premiership pairMITCH KEATING
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22 May 2025Richmond will recall ruck-forward Samson Ryan for Friday's Dreamtime at the 'G clash as coach Adem Yze looks to fill the void of two premiership talls.
The Tigers will name a young front third due to Lynch's absence, with the veteran Tiger sidelined due to delayed concussion symptoms in the wake of Round 10.
Yze will also need to shift the magnets to accommodate the loss of defender Noah Balta, who won't be able to play at the MCG on Friday night due to his imposed curfew.
Ryan will come into the side, likely being utilised as a forward target in Lynch's absence while also pinch-hitting in the ruck.
"Obviously, we've lost Noah Balta and Tom Lynch, so we're going to be a really young side on a big stage, which is awesome," Yze said on Thursday.
"It's an awesome opportunity for a young side. I sat in the middle of the forward line meeting this morning and it felt like I was in a creche without 'Lynchy' in there.
"But that's the exciting part of it. They're going to be so raw and they've just got to help each other through it and they've got to grow and turn into men. We're trying to fast-track that, and what better way to do it than Friday night footy?
"It's hard to obviously fill Lynchy's shoes, and if Jonty Faull feels like he has to, then that's going to be too hard. So they've just got to share the load."
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