The greatest to ever don the yellow & black and arguably the greatest AFL player of a generation, Dustin Martinย has finalised his career after 15 seasons and 302 games with the Richmond Tigers.
Renowned nation-wide as the only player in history with three Norm Smith Medals to his name, Martin's catalogue of iconic performances may be more prolific than any other.
The title of 'big-game player' could never be more appropriately attributed, with Dusty's ability to save his crowning moments for the grandest occasions.
Unsurprisingly, all three of his Grand Final performances make the list, as do a number of other finals, the question is... in what order?
* Denotes career-high
9. 2011, Round 5 vs North Melbourne -ย 112-103 win
- 33 disposals (26 kicks)
- 4 goals
- 7 marks
- 8 rebound 50s*
- 3 Brownlow votes
- 168 SuperCoach points
This game gave us a taste of what was to come years down the line.
With both sides yet to notch a win for season 2011, a 19-year-old Dusty took it upon himself to drive Richmond to a nine-point shootout victory.
33 disposals and four goals is almost a typical best-on-ground stat line for Martin, but would be a career-best day for just about any footballer, let alone a 19-year-old.
His eight rebound 50s on the day still hold as a career-high but it was his work up forward that elevated this performance to one of the very best of his career.
Two of his four majors came in the last quarter, with his fourth giving the Tigers the lead at the 25-minute mark, helping seal their first victory of 2011.
