The Dustin Martin v Elliot Yeo midfield battle is set to be the heavyweight bout but don't be surprised if Shai Bolton and Liam Ryan steal the AFL spotlight when Richmond play West Coast on Sunday night.
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The Tigers reminded the AFL world of their awesome firepower in last week's Dreamtime clash in Perth when they piled on seven straight goals late in the match to run away 39-point winners over Essendon.
Martin was instrumental in the win with 27 disposals and three goals.
But it was Bolton's two goals in the final term that were just as important in turning the momentum back Richmond's way after the Bombers had snatched the lead.
Bolton finished with three goals from 21 possessions in a star display, with his roving work at ground level and creativity proving to be a major headache for Essendon.
West Coast's bid to curb him suffered a blow when All-Australian defender Brad Sheppard was concussed in last week's gutsy 22-point win over Carlton.
Sheppard's absence means the Eagles are likely to give Josh Rotham the job of shutting down Bolton.
West Coast boast their own highlights machine in the form of Ryan, who booted four goals and took a mesmerising mark against the Blues.
"They're both pretty special players and we're very fortunate to have such prodigious talent in our ranks," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said of Ryan and Bolton.
"They're players you come to watch and we're very lucky that both sides have got one of those players.
"Them at their very best is very special to watch and it could be a great game come Sunday."
Ryan thrived in the full-forward role last week in the absence of Josh Kennedy (soreness) and Oscar Allen (concussion).
Kennedy and Allen will return against the Tigers but Eagles coach Adam Simpson expects Ryan to be just as damaging.
"He actually enjoys playing a bit higher now, I think he likes to get involved in the game," Simpson said.
"He's an All-Australian now and he's only been in the system for three years.
"He's still building his fitness, but he's got a really good footy brain, and when he gets his body right and his brain takes over, he's pretty special."
Yeo is only two AFL games into his long recovery from osteitis pubis but Simpson said the midfield bull was fit enough to go head-to-head with Martin.
The Tigers (7-5) regain premiership midfielder Kane Lambert from a calf injury but will be without Dion Prestia (hamstring).
Australian Associated Press
