The final act of Dustin Martin’s outstanding 2017 season was a ripping goal he kicked in the closing stages of Richmond’s glorious Grand Final triumph over Adelaide that was voted by Yellow and Black barrackers as the Tigers’ fourth best of the year.
Star Tiger key forward Jack Riewoldt centred the ball on his left foot and two Crows flew in vain for the mark.
When the ball spilled to the front, Dusty was, as usual, in the right place. He swooped, gathered possession of the ‘pill’ and then, in typically talented style, hooked it over his shoulder for a super six-pointer that propelled Richmond to a 53-point lead.
It was to be the Tigers’ final goal of their emphatic Grand Final victory, and sweet cream on their premiership cake.
The third best Richmond goal of the year, as voted by Tiger fans, will be revealed later today.
Watch Roar Vision’s 2017 goals of the year package
The top 10 so far:
10. Jack Riewoldt, Round 22 v Fremantle
9. Dan Butler, Round 7 v Western Bulldogs
8. Jayden Short, Round 15 v Port Adelaide
7. Jack Riewoldt, Round 4 v Brisbane
6. Dustin Martin, Round 23 v St Kilda
5. Dan Butler, Round 15 v Port Adelaide
4. Dustin Martin, Grand Final v Adelaide
