Defender Chaplin to debut for AFL's Tigers March 27, 2013 - 7:08PM Richmond's Troy Chaplin is the only recruit named by either side for Thursday night's AFL clash with Carlton at the MCG. The Tigers' top draftee Nick Vlastuin just missed selection, while ex-Melbourne recruit Ricky Petterd's hopes of a Richmond debut were dashed by groin soreness. There were no surprises in the Blues' line-up. Key forward Jarrad Waite (calf) and reigning best and fairest Heath Scotland (club suspension) won't be there, but Carlton are otherwise at full strength. Key forward prospect Sam Rowe, who battled testicular cancer last year, was named as an emergency, with Levi Casboult preferred at full-forward in Waite's absence. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said ex-Port Adelaide backman Chaplin would add defensive steel. "He's a very good player, but he's also got outstanding leadership qualities," Hardwick said on the club's website. He will further help guys such as Alex Rance, Ben Griffiths, Jake Batchelor, all these types of players around him. The Tigers are missing defenders Dylan Grimes and David Astbury, along with midfielder Nathan Foley through injury. They decided against giving a Richmond debut to AFL-experienced recruits Aaron Edwards (from North Melbourne) and Chris Knights (Adelaide). Knights and Vlastuin were both named as emergencies.