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AFL 2nd Qualifying Final. Geelong v Richmond at the MCG . Richmond's Jason Castagna  . Pic: Michael Klein

Have the Tigers changed footy?

RICHMOND has risen from 13th a preliminary final by winning in a way no team has done before. Will other teams try to copy the Tigers — and is that good for footy?

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2009 AFL national draft. Richmond's Dustin Martin after tonights draft

17-year-old Dusty: I was born to play AFL

HE’S the AFLPA MVP and Richmond’s best hope of ending a 37-year-old flag drought. But that’s no surprise reading Dustin Martin’s comments days before the 2009 draft. READ ROBBO’S INTERVIEW

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2017 AFL round 01 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 24, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Top dog: Bont leader of young guns

STAR Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli’s sparkling 22 Under 22 record has continued, and this year there’s an even higher honour for the young midfielder. SEE THE FULL TEAM

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Dion Prestia of the Tigers reacts after kicking a goal during the second qualifying final between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 8, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why Prestia chose the Tigers

AS Dion Prestia narrowed his sights on a return to Melbourne last year, change looked afoot at Richmond. But a couple of men ensured the former Sun got to the Tigers.

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Dustin Martin of the Tigers is seen in action during the second qualifying final between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 8, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Dusty’s Brownlow date revealed

ALL eyes are going to be on Dustin Martin at this year’s Brownlow Medal. But who will be sitting next to him at the count? He has selected one lucky teammate.

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - SEPTEMBER 08:  Tigers fans celebrates the win during the AFL Second Qualifying Final Match between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 8, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images)

The army driving the Tiger train

UNDER pressure 12 months ago, the Tigers are now a united club with eyes focused on a preliminary final. And Richmond bosses are crediting fans with helping turn things around.

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