‘Absolute joke’: Fans fume at AFL Draft rule
The No. 1 pick has been named at the AFL Draft but fans are furious at the system that allowed the reigning premiers to get an absolute steal.
The No. 1 pick has been named at the AFL Draft but fans are furious at the system that allowed the reigning premiers to get an absolute steal.
One club has emerged as big winners of the AFL Draft after pulling off a late deal that appears to have put a rival in serious trouble.
Not even a battle with cancer could dull Chris Toce’s excitement for Richmond’s 2024 draft hand. Even after his tragic passing in October, his fingerprints will be all over the Tigers’ draft haul.
Richmond already have their hands full with a host of first-round picks in Wednesday night’s AFL Draft, but talks will be held over one more decision to be made on their famous No. 4.
Somehow, according to some media members, Dustin Martin’s future is a “circus,” yet the Tigers say he owes them nothing. Of course he doesn’t after turning them from a joke to a juggernaut, writes Mark Robinson.
Richmond star Dustin Martin may have overcome his back issues but a potential playing return isn’t the most important scenario in his immediate future.
Richmond coach Adem Yze has defended the decision to allow Dustin Martin special treatment with the club’s season unravelling.
It might be a win that looked convincing on the scoreboard. But as MATT TURNER writes, Port Adelaide will need to be much better than it was against Richmond to navigate a gruelling run home and earn a finals berth.
When — or if — Dustin Martin will run out in Tigers colours remains up in the air. JON RALPH has the latest on the Richmond star’s clouded future.
Questions have been raised about Dustin Martin’s future after the Richmond champion was “never any chance” of playing this week.
It seems premiership Tiger Liam Baker won’t be at Richmond next season, but is he locked into the Eagles? Or will their recent draft history help send him to their rivals Fremantle?
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin has received more frustrating news as questions over his future at the Tigers continue to build.
A senior Richmond figure reveals why he thinks both Dustin Martin and another out-of-contract star will remain at the club.
Fewer than 20,000 fans showed up to watch Richmond take on GWS at the MCG on Sunday – the Tigers’ worst non-Covid crowd at their home ground since 2004.
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