Richmond head into 2022 having missed finals for the first time since 2016 and are now expected to bounce back.
The Tigers dropped all the way down to 12th, in parts due to injuries, form and luck.
Primed to find themselves in contention again, with the return of injured stars and the acquisition of Robbie Tarrant, who will play a significant role in the side.
Can Richmond win their fourth flag in this premiership window? This season is sure to tell.
Ins: Josh Gibcus (National Draft), Tom Brown (National Draft), Tyler Sonsie (National Draft), Sam Banks (National Draft), Judson Clarke (National Draft), Robbie Tarrant (North Melbourne).
Outs: David Astbury (retired), Mabior Chol (Gold Coast), Callum Coleman-Jones (North Melbourne), Derek Eggmolesse-Smith (delisted), Ryan Garthwaite (delisted), Bachar Houli (retired), Patrick Naish (delisted).
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Weaknesses
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Holes in defence: This hasn't become a weakness just yet, but this space should be watched.
With the retirements of Bachar Houli and David Astbury, two big holes are left in the backline for Richmond.
Dylan Grimes and Nathan Broad also can't be solely relied on to cover talls, with Noah Balta tipped to see time in attack.
This issue might be somewhat offset by the recruitment of Robbie Tarrant, who will take Astbury's role. However the void Houli leaves is much more pressing.
Houli was an elite rebounder, and the likes of Rioli and Hugo Ralphsmith don't match up, maybe they will one day but not right now.
