A new era under Adem Yze has begun at Tigerland, with Richmond looking to bounce back from a 10-win campaign that included the departures of premiership icons Damien Hardwick, Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin.

Without an early draft selection and with little movement in the trade period, the Tigers' list hasn't undergone a large restructure despite the coaching change, with Richmond only making one delisting ahead of 2024 to show they're settled with their list.

The recovery of star forward Tom Lynch will be integral in Yze's side potentially challenging for a September return, while the addition of Jacob Koschitzke from Hawthorn adds to Richmond's new-look forward plans.

With a string of Tiger cubs looking to make a name for themselves during this period of change at Punt Road, we've looked to identify what Richmond's best 23-man side might look like in Yze's first year at the helm.

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3. Forwards

Richmond's tall forward stocks will be an area of intrigue under Adem Yze following a season where the club bid farewell to icon Jack Riewoldt and was also left without Tom Lynch for a majority of the year due to injury.

Lynch isn't a 100 per cent chance of playing against Gold Coast in Opening Round given his lengthy rehabilitation from a nagging foot injury, with new recruit Jacob Koschitzke potentially spearheading Yze's attacking plans.

He could be accompanied by Samson Ryan in attack, with Lynch's return a chance to see all three utilised in the same formation, while defender Noah Balta is another who could start forward. Swingmen Jacob Bauer and Ben Miller could also be in the mix after showing glimpses of comfort in the forward 50 this year.

Behind Riewoldt, Shai Bolton was Richmond's leading goalkicker this year and will likely be utilised across the front half of the field again in 2024 given his speed, agility and scoring impact.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Shai Bolton of the Tigers in action during the 2022 AFL Round 10 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dustin Martin can be expected to hold a similar role to what he was tasked with in 2023, playing as a deep forward who is given the license to roam free and drift further up the ground.

Competition for small forward spots will be high, with the likes of Maurice Rioli, Judson Clarke, Matt Coulthard and Noah Cumberland all set to press their case, while Rhyan Mansell is another who could get a look as a forward after making the move from defence this year.