Could any other player pull off Dusty’s goal?
THERE was one question that needed to be asked after Dustin Martin’s stunning goal against Hawthorn. Could any other player in the league pull it off? MARK ROBINSON looks at the huge moment.
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The Tackle: Daniel Rioli and the ‘September gene’
WITH Maurice and Cyril and Michael Long in the extended family — all Norm Smith Medallists — the ‘September gene’ is strong in the Rioli clan. Is Daniel Rioli the key to Richmond’s finals hopes?
Why Dusty had to block Cousins’ calls
DUSTIN Martin has not given up on Ben Cousins, but he has had to park their friendship. MARK ROBINSON goes inside what happened between the former teammates and looks at why this version of Dusty is even more driven than before.
The Tackle: Pie ‘hardly gracious’ in victory
EDDIE McGuire has been strong about player behaviour on the field, be it bumping, scragging, elbowing or rubbing an opponent’s hair. So what was Magpie Levi Greenwood up to after he tackled Docker Brennan Cox? LIKES AND DISLIKES
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