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Your 2019 AFL Premiers: the Richmond Tigers. Picture: Michael Klein.
Your 2019 AFL Premiers: the Richmond Tigers. Picture: Michael Klein.

Picture special: The best photos from the 2019 AFL Grand Final

Staff writers
1 min read·September 29, 2019 - 12:54PM
Sunday Herald Sun

Richmond are the AFL Premiers after thrashing GWS by 89 points in front of a crowd of 100,014 at the MCG in a stunning one-sided Grand Final.

Dustin Martin was the star, claiming his second Norm Smith Medal as the Tigers took home their second flag in three years.

It was a day of redemption for a Richmond outfit disappointed in last year’s preliminary final exit, and featured a footy fairytale in Marlion Pickett. The 27-year-old first gamer was sensational, scoring four Norm Smith votes after accumulating 22 touches and scoring a goal.

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Re-live the best moments from Richmond’s AFL Grand Final triumph with our best photos from the day.

Some happy Tigers celebrating with the Premiership Cup. Picture: Mark Stewart
Some happy Tigers celebrating with the Premiership Cup. Picture: Mark Stewart
Richmond celebrate back in the middle of the ground with the Premiership Cup, singing the song. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Richmond celebrate back in the middle of the ground with the Premiership Cup, singing the song. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Dylan Grimes, David Astbury and Alex Rance celebrate winning the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.
Dylan Grimes, David Astbury and Alex Rance celebrate winning the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.
The proud Premiers raise the Cup. Picture: Ryan Pierse/AFL Photos/via Getty Images.
The proud Premiers raise the Cup. Picture: Ryan Pierse/AFL Photos/via Getty Images.
Jack Riewoldt brings the Premiership Cup to the Tiger army. Picture: Jason Edwards
Jack Riewoldt brings the Premiership Cup to the Tiger army. Picture: Jason Edwards
Liam Baker and Dustin Martin with the Premiershp Cup. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Liam Baker and Dustin Martin with the Premiershp Cup. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Dustin Martin celebrates his second Premiership and second Norm Smith Medal. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Dustin Martin celebrates his second Premiership and second Norm Smith Medal. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and coach Damien Hardwick present the Premiership Cup to the Tigers faithful at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein.
Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and coach Damien Hardwick present the Premiership Cup to the Tigers faithful at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein.
Dustin Martin pours the Gatorade bin over coach Damien Hardwick. Picture: Michael Klein.
Dustin Martin pours the Gatorade bin over coach Damien Hardwick. Picture: Michael Klein.
Jack Riewoldt and Dustin Martin on final siren. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Jack Riewoldt and Dustin Martin on final siren. Picture: Alex Coppel.
Richmond players celebrate as the final siren sounds during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images.
Richmond players celebrate as the final siren sounds during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images.
Richmond celebrate Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at the MCG on September 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Michael Klein.
Richmond celebrate Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at the MCG on September 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Michael Klein.
Dustin Martin fends off Tim Taranto en route to claiming his second Norm Smith Medal. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge.
Dustin Martin fends off Tim Taranto en route to claiming his second Norm Smith Medal. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge.
Richmond's Daniel Rioli celebrates his first quarter goal. Picture: David Caird
Richmond's Daniel Rioli celebrates his first quarter goal. Picture: David Caird
Richmond’s David Astbury kicks forward during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Mark Stewart
Richmond’s David Astbury kicks forward during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Mark Stewart
Richmond's Jason Castagna marvels at a mark taken by Tom Lynch. Picture: David Caird
Richmond's Jason Castagna marvels at a mark taken by Tom Lynch. Picture: David Caird
Josh Caddy celebrates a goal during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Mark Stewart
Josh Caddy celebrates a goal during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Mark Stewart
Tom Lynch kicks at goal during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Michael Klein.
Tom Lynch kicks at goal during the 2019 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Michael Klein.
The Tigers had plenty to celebrate in the first half. Picture: David Caird
The Tigers had plenty to celebrate in the first half. Picture: David Caird
Daniel Rioli celebrates a goal. Picture: David Caird
Daniel Rioli celebrates a goal. Picture: David Caird
Josh Kelly with the ball and Dion Prestia in hot pursuit. Picture: Michael Klein.
Josh Kelly with the ball and Dion Prestia in hot pursuit. Picture: Michael Klein.
Tom Lynch celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart
Tom Lynch celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart
Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates a goal. Australia. Picture: Mark Stewart
Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates a goal. Australia. Picture: Mark Stewart
Jason Castagna of the Tigers takes a big mark. Picture: Mark Stewart
Jason Castagna of the Tigers takes a big mark. Picture: Mark Stewart
Dustin Martin scored the Tigers’ first goal. Picture: Michael Klein.
Dustin Martin scored the Tigers’ first goal. Picture: Michael Klein.
Jack Riewoldt kicks forward. Picture: Michael Klein.
Jack Riewoldt kicks forward. Picture: Michael Klein.
Daniel Rioli kicked a goal right on the quarter-time siren. Picture: Michael Klein.
Daniel Rioli kicked a goal right on the quarter-time siren. Picture: Michael Klein.
Josh Caddy of the Tigers marks in front of Tim Taranto of the Giants. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.
Josh Caddy of the Tigers marks in front of Tim Taranto of the Giants. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.
Trent Cotchin of the Tigers contests with Shane Mumford of the Giants. Picture: Mark Stewart
Trent Cotchin of the Tigers contests with Shane Mumford of the Giants. Picture: Mark Stewart
Toby Nankervis of the Tigers wins the first tap out. Picture: Michael Dodge/AAP.
Toby Nankervis of the Tigers wins the first tap out. Picture: Michael Dodge/AAP.

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