Running defender, Bachar Houli injured his right wrist at training on Thursday morning and is unavailable to play in Richmond’s Saturday night match against Sydney.

Houli will see a specialist to determine the extent of the injury, and the best course of action for recovery.

At this stage, a timeframe on his availability to return to playing is to be determined.

Taylor Hunt will come into the team for Saturday night’s match.

Dan Butler joins Jason Castagna and Andrew Moore as Richmond's emergencies for the match against Sydney.