The AFL's inaugural Gather Round is here.
Richmond and Sydney clash at Adelaide Oval in one of the more intriguing match-ups of the weekend.
Both sides coming into Friday night with plenty of injury troubles, led by the absence of star forwards Lance Franklin and Tom Lynch, as well as the McCartin brothers (Paddy and Tom) and the Tiger co-captain Toby Nankervis.
The Tigers have been valiant so far in 2023, drawing to Carlton and knocking off the Crows before being downed by Collingwood (14 points) and the Western Bulldogs (five points).
Meanwhile, the Swans have been disappointing in the past fortnight, losing to Port Adelaide in a close one and being belted by Melbourne after such a positive start.
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Plenty to play for in this round five match-up.
The first bounce of the game between Richmond and Sydney will be at 8:10 pm AEST, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
Gather Round - What time is the AFL tonight? Richmond vs Sydney start time
Friday night's game between Richmond and Sydney will begin at 8:10 pm AEST.
The game will be held at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 8:10 pm | 8:10 pm | 8:10 pm | 7:40 pm | 6:10 pm |
How to watch or livestream Richmond vs Sydney
Channel 7 and Fox Footy will broadcast Friday night's game.
Coverage on Channel 7 and Fox Footy will start from 7:30 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 8:10 pm AEST.
7Plus and Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Channel7/Fox Footy |
| Live stream | 7Plus/Kayo Sports |
Richmond vs Sydney odds
Sydney are favoured to win this game, paying $1.60 to Richmond's $2.35 to win per BlueBet.
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Richmond vs Sydney round 5 team lists
Richmond starting 22
| Full Back | Noah Balta | Tylar Young | Dylan Grimes |
| Half Back | Liam Baker | Nick Vlastuim | Daniel Rioli |
| Centre | Kamdyn McIntosh | Dion Prestia | Marlion Pickett |
| Half Forward | Shai Bolton | Tyler Sonsie | Rhyan Mansell |
| Full Forward | Noah Cumberland | Dustin Martin | Jack Riewoldt |
| Followers | Samson Ryan | Tim Taranto | Jacob Hopper |
| Interchange | Ben Miller | Hugo Ralphsmith | Judson Clarke |
| Trent Cotchin |
INS: Ben Miller, Jack Riewoldt
OUTS: Jack Graham (Injured), Toby Nankervis (Injured), Tom Lynch (Injured)
Sydney starting 22
| Full Back | Braden Campbell | Robbie Fox | Harry Cunningham |
| Half Back | Oliver Florent | Jake Lloyd | Nick Blakey |
| Centre | Dylan Stephens | Callum Mills | Justin McInerney |
| Half Forward | Errol Gulden | Will Hayward | Joel Amartey |
| Full Forward | Isaac Heeney | Hayden McLean | Tom Papley |
| Followers | Peter Ladhams | Luke Parker | James Rowbottom |
| Interchange | Corey Warner | Matt Roberts | Chad Warner |
| Logan McDonald |
INS: Corey Warner (New), Hayden McLean, Matt Roberts
OUTS: Dane Rampe (Injured), Lance Franklin (Injured), Paddy McCartin (Injured), Tom McCartin (Injured)
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