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Pivotal decisions loom for Richmond around Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli.

Trade tightrope: The huge calls Richmond face on their stars

The path that Richmond takes on whether to trade out Daniel Rioli and/or Shai Bolton represents the most consequential decision the club has faced since the exit of Damien Hardwick.

  • Jake Niall

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Dustin Martin has always done things his way.

What’s Dusty like? I spent four years at Punt Road and this is what I know

Dustin Martin is a largely unknowable figure, who is what he does. Konrad Marshall spent four years embedded in the modern Richmond dynasty, and reflects on the career of the totemic Tiger.

  • Konrad Marshall
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Dusty in his own words: Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview

A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.

  • Jake Niall
Damien Hardwick with Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans and chairman Bob East.

The Dimma dream: Hardwick’s Tigerish plan to resurrect the Suns

The Suns have bought experience in premiership coach Damien Hardwick, creating an expectation on the Gold Coast that this time they have got it right.

  • Peter Ryan
Tom Lynch is out of Richmond’s Round Zero clash with Gold Coast.

Tigers spearhead out of reunion with Hardwick; Oliver in doubt for first round

Richmond will be without Tom Lynch for their reunion with former coach Damien Hardwick, who is now trying to steer Gold Coast to their maiden finals berth.

  • Marc McGowan and Jon Pierik
Jack Riewoldt ‘The Bright Side’ is out on November 1 through Simon & Schuster. RRP $49.99

Keeping ‘Dusty’, fearing ‘Dimma’, and how Riewoldt got even with his biggest critic

As he prepares to launch his memoir, Richmond great Jack Riewoldt reflects on his time at Punt Road, a magical journey featuring premierships, drama, Dustin Martin and Ben Cousins.

  • Jon Pierik
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Young guns like Ben King need to stick around.

Five things on Hardwick’s Gold Coast to-do list

These are the things the former Richmond coach must do to fix the Suns ... and drag people through the gates.

  • Andrew Stafford
Damien Hardwick arrives at Gold Coast with a sunny outlook on the club’s future.

Damien Hardwick laughs off ‘Dusty’ talk, says Suns are ready to launch

Gold Coast have confirmed Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick as their new coach. He’s been given a six-year contract at the expansion club.

  • Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Gone but not forgotten: Lance “Buddy” Franklin, Nic Naitanui and Jack Riewoldt.

Class of 23: Don’t mourn their retirement, celebrate their careers

End of seasons always bring retirements, but this year’s crop of champions leaving the game will cause more than a few to shed a tear.

  • Paddy Sweeney
Sydney’s Paddy McCartin and West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui both announced their retirements from the AFL on Monday.

Concussion issues force Sydney’s Paddy McCartin to retire, Eagles star Naitanui also calls time; doubt on Wingard’s future

McCartin’s career is over after 63 games after he decided to call time following his latest concussion in round four this season, while Naitanui had been plagued by injury in recent seasons.

  • Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik

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