Richmond defender Graham Polak has been discharged from hospital, just days since emerging from a coma after being hit by a tram.

Polak, who spent several days in an induced coma after suffering head injuries during the accident early on Sunday morning, was transferred to Epworth Rehabilitation Centre this morning.

A Richmond Football Club spokesman said while there had been no "real change" in Polak's condition the move was a positive step in his recovery.

"He is talking a bit more and recognising people a bit more," the spokesman said.

He said Polak had recognised his girlfriend and responded to coach Terry Wallace's voice after waking from an induced coma on Monday.

The spokesman said Polak tired easily and visitor numbers were being "scaled back to give him his space".

"The whole playing group has not gone in there at once but a few at a time and members of the senior leadership group have been there a fair bit," he said.

The spokesman said it was not known how long Polak would spend at the Epworth.

"He is not going to be there a couple of days," he said.

"He's going to be there a while ... it's going to be a long process".

Tigers president Gary March met with the Polak family at The Alfred hospital on Wednesday morning.

"Graham still has a very long way to go in his recovery," Mr March said.

"However, the club remains optimistic and we have been buoyed by the support of our supporters and also the general community."

The club has received more than 600 messages of support for Polak and his family.

Polak suffered brain bruising when he was hit by the tram while crossing Dandenong Road in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale.