Triple Richmond premiership star defender Nick Vlastuin was back to his best in last night’s Round 13 clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.
After missing two games with a severe corked thigh, Vlastuin played a pivotal role in the Tigers’ spirited 15-point win.
His hands belied the wet conditions as he plucked a game-high 12 marks to go with a season-high 26 disposals, a game-high nine intercepts, an equal team-high seven rebound-50s and 384 metres gained.
In a post-match interview with Channel Seven, Vlastuin provided a modest assessment of his aerial dominance on the night.
“I got lucky. A few of the backs locked down pretty well and I didn’t get much contact when I was going for them. So, a few just fell my way,” Vlastuin said.
