Dion Prestia has suffered a pectoral injury in Richmond's AFL practice match against Melbourne. -AAP Image
Gun Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia is in doubt for round one after leaving the field with a strained pectoral muscle early in second quarter of the Tigers' AFL practice match against Melbourne.
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The triple-premiership star will take no further part in the game at Casey Fields, but completed some running drills at halftime.
The 30-year-old has had a wretched run with injuries, subbed off four times in 2022 after being limited to just 18 games during the two previous seasons.
The Demons were in control of the contest at halftime, leading by 38 points, with star ruck duo Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy combining for six goals in the opening half.
Melbourne played fast, slick football from the outset, piling on five unanswered goals in the first term and stretching the margin further in the second quarter.
Richmond will meet Carlton in the AFL's season-opener at the MCG on March 16, while Melbourne will play the Western Bulldogs on March 18.
