WITH a state-wide lockdown hitting Victoria once again, training looks a little different for the Demons this week.

But adapting to change has become the normality in recent times, and Melbourne will continue to find a way to make the most of its sessions, despite the limitations.

“We’re back down to groups of 10 today,” he said on SEN Breakfast.

“The guys did a pretty good job last year, in fact a really good job.

“The work that the boys did to get the group up in the hub, I think we went 8-5 in hub life.

Richardson comfortable with key forward depth

“I think the coaches are doing a really good job in that space.

“Hopefully it will only be two sessions for us, that’ll be Monday and Wednesday, and then fingers crossed we can get back to some normality.

“But in the grand scheme of things we’re grateful to be out here training and having the opportunity to still run around and kick the footy.”

As professional athletes, the Dees are privileged to be able to continue their work during such testing times, although one familiar face won’t be seen at Casey Fields.

Second-year forward Kysaiah Pickett is set to train away from the club, as he spends some time back home with his family.

“Kozzy will be away for a little while,” Richardson said.

“Unfortunately, and condolences to his family, his mother passed away.

“So he needs to do the right thing there and certainly he’s committed to go back.

“The funeral is late-Feb/early-March – I don’t know the exact date, but he’ll be there until then and then when he feels like it’s the right time to leave the family, he’ll come back.”