Richmond vs Geelong in Yea

Today's game in Yea will be an interesting test for the new look 2010 Tigers.

Geelong has helped Richmond out by leaving out Joel Corey (knee surgery), Gary Ablett, Mark Blake, Andrew Mackie, Cameron Mooney, Harry Taylor, Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins.

But they have included Paul Chapman, Matthew Scarlett, Darren Milburn and Brad Ottens, along with ruckman Trent West who will all have their first full hit out for 2010.

Richmond defender Kelvin Moore, who is from Healesville, said he was looking forward to a trip back to the country.

"I'm from out that way so it will be good to go home. I might go back home tomorrow and then head out to Yea," he said.

"I'm looking forward to it. It's a good surface out there and they've put a lot of effort and time into it so all the guys are looking forward to going out there."

Ben Cousins will play his first match of the pre-season, along with Troy Simmonds, Will Thursfield, Daniel Jackson and Luke McGuane.

Draftee Troy Taylor, currently facing court over an alleged assault, has also been included for what would be his first match with the club.

The Might Tigers blogger will also be headed up to Yea to take in the game.