Richo Hopeful For Round 19

2008's DreamTeam must-have Matthew Richardson has told the media he's hoping to return to AFL footy for Round 19.

The $375k midfield/forward, started the season off in fine style with four +100 scores before being decked by a hamstring tendon injury in Round 6.

"I reckon I'm ahead of schedule with my rehab. Realistically, if I got a month of football in at the end of the year, that would be a pretty good case," said Richardson.

Despite being out injured for so long, almost 20,000 DT coaches still have big 'Richo' on board, so positive news of his rehab will be welcome for many.

Also, as reported here earlier today, it has been confirmed the Tigers will give a senior AFL debut to youngster Tyrone Vickery this weekend. Vickery, Richmond's first pick in the 2008 AFL Draft, is a ruckman priced at $122k.