A dusty decade since Hardwick's first win transforms Richmond
A decade has passed since Richmond coach Damien Hardwick led the Tigers to his first victory as coach with Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt in the team that defeated Port Adelaide. On Saturday night those four will conspire again to try to knock Port off the top.
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Richmond 3.4 6.9 7.11 10.17 77
Port Adelaide 2.3 2.4 3.10 3.12 30
Led all game. 4 goals to Jack, 3 goals to Ben Nason, 2 goals to Robin Nahas and a single goal to Shane Tuck.
Tuck also had the most disposals with 31, followed by Deledio (29), Cotch (25), Newman (23), Dusty (21) and Cousins (20).
Team included future Richmond premiership players Cotchin, Martin, Riewoldt, Edwards and Astbury. And less notable players like Andy Collins, Jeromey Webberley and the unfortunate Graham Polak.
Brownlow votes - 3 Newman, 2 Deledio, 1 Tuck.
All hail Dimma!