It all goes to script for Richmond champion Dustin Martin who boots the opening goal in his 300th match for the Tigers Celebrating the major milestone against Hawthorn Has won three premierships with the Tigers Got the party started early by kicking the opening goal By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:15 BST, 15 June 2024 | Updated: 08:15 BST, 15 June 2024 e-mail View comments The stage was set and Richmond talisman Dustin Martin launched himself straight into the spotlight, kicking the opening goal in his 300th match at the MCG on Saturday. It was destiny for the champion Tiger, who was held off by Richmond against Adelaide last week so he could celebrate the milestone at the MCG where he famously claimed three premierships. Coach Adem Yze recalled Martin and key forward Tom Lynch ahead of the clash against Hawthorn, excluding Samson Ryan (Injured) and Dion Prestia (Injured).
Fans arrived in their thousands sporting the same haircut as the Richmond icon, courtesy of a special Dustin Martin Barber at the Punt Road end of the G. 'I sent Nathan Buckley down there, so it will be interesting to see when he comes up on studio today whether he has got the Dusty haircut,' former teammate Jack Riewoldt joked in commentary. Dustin Martin is mobbed by teammates after kicking the opening goal in his 300th match Martin kept a low profile in the lead-up to the milestone match but his closest loved ones were on hand to congratulate him as he took to the MCG for the game T.
