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Without Dusty, Tigers would not have that glorious treble of flags
Careers were made and unmade by Dustin Martin’s astonishing combination of brute power and his genius as an architect with the ball in his hands.
- by Jake Niall
Insight & Analysis
'Boy, could he play': Dusty's journey to Richmond greatness
When Dustin Martin was drafted by the Tigers, the chief recruiter made three key points. Eleven years later, Wayne Campbell reflects on Dusty's brilliant career so far, including his dalliance with leaving the Tigers, his neck tattoo and the first time he made coaches sit up and take notice.
Wayne Campbell
If Carlton can fix these two problems, they can still win the flag
Carlton slumped from fourth to eighth in a bad weekend for the navy blue faithful, but they are still closer to success than Mitch McGovern’s kick was to scoring.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
Courageous, clean and consistent: How Smith jagged No.1 ranking for this year’s AFL draft
He might not be the standout No.1 pick like Harley Reid 12 months ago, but this midfield rubberman from the Oakleigh Chargers has emerged as the probable top selection at year’s AFL national draft.
Marc McGowan
Sports reporter
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Bombers back from the brink, keep their finals dream alive
The under-siege Bombers faced the prospect of another season-destroying fall from grace before a stunning five-goal surge dramatically changed their course.
- by Marc McGowan
The retiring Tiger and the cool Cat were big-game hunters
With the retirements of Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins, the AFL loses two greats of the game who both performed on the biggest stage.
- by Peter Ryan
Pendlebury’s classy act after thrilling victory; Swans’ season off the rails
- by Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
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