In a double header on Friday night, Richmond and Geelong kick things off at the MCG in an intriguing clash.
The Tigers must win to keep their season alive while the Cats are looking to extend their win streak to six.
Geelong will be without Patrick Dangerfield (hamstring) and Brad Close (suspension) while Richmond could welcome back former skipper Trent Cotchin after being rested.
Damien Hardwick's men showed glimpses of how they'd like to play against West Coast will be looking to do the same against the 2022 premiers.
Can they kickstart their 2023 season?
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The first bounce of the game between Richmond and Geelong will be at 7:20pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Richmond vs Geelong start time
Friday night's game between Richmond and Geelong will begin at 7:20pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7:20pm | 7:20pm | 7:20pm | 6:50pm | 5:20pm |
How to watch or livestream Richmond vs Geelong
Channel 7/Fox Footy will broadcast Friday night's game.
Coverage on Channel 7/Fox Footy will start from 7:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 7:20 pm AEST.
7Plus/Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Channel 7/Fox Footy |
| Live stream | 7Plus/Kayo Sports |
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Richmond vs Geelong odds
Geelong are favoured to win this game, paying $1.30 to Richmond's $3.50 to win per BlueBet.
Richmond vs Geelong round 9 team lists
Richmond's starting 22
| Full Back | Nathan Broad | Dylan Grimes | Noah Balts |
| Half Back | Daniel Rioli | Nick Vlastuin | Liam Baker |
| Centre | Kamdyn McIntosh | Tim Taranto | Jack Ross |
| Half Forward | Rhyan Mansell | Dion Prestia | Jack Graham |
| Full Forward | Marlion Pickett | Dustin Martin | Jack Riewoldt |
| Followers | Samson Ryan | Jayden Short | Jacob Hopper |
| Interchange | Hugo Ralphsmith | Ben Miller | Shai Bolton |
| Trent Cotchin |
INS: Trent Cotchin
OUTS: Judson Clarke (Omitted), Noah Cumberland (Omitted)
Geelong's starting 22
| Full Back | Mark O'Connor | Esava Ratugolea | Zach Guthrie |
| Half Back | Jake Kolodhashnij | Tom Stewart | Zach Tuohy |
| Centre | Mitch Knevitt | Tom Atkins | Mitch Duncan |
| Half Forward | Oliver Henry | Oliver Dempsey | Tanner Bruhn |
| Full Forward | Gryan Miers | Tom Hawkins | Jeremy Cameron |
| Followers | Jonathon Ceglar | Max Holmes | Mark Blicavs |
| Interchange | Jed Bews | Brandan Parfitt | Sam Simpson |
| Isaac Smith |
INS: Brandan Parfitt
OUTS: Brad Close (Suspension), Patrick Dangerfield (Injured)