Speedy Richmond utility player Oleg Markov made the most of the opportunity presented to him in last night’s clash with Gold Coast at the Gabba.

Markov, recalled to the Tigers’ line-up for just his second senior appearance this season, played a valuable role across half-back in the team’s 21-point win.

He provided plenty of dash out of defence throughout the match and finished with 14 disposals, five intercepts, five marks and 371 metres gained.

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Otterbox Defensive Acts: Round 12

Watch the best defensive acts from the Round 12 win over Gold Coast.

It was just the 19th AFL game for the 24-year-old, who was recruited by Richmond from SANFL club North Adelaide in the national draft.

He has endured a series of injury setbacks along the way, but if he can maintain the form he displayed against the Suns, there could be quite a few more games ahead of him at senior level with the Tigers.

ROUND 12 WRAP UP
  • 05:40

    Round 12: Hardwick post-match

    Damien Hardwick addresses the media after the match against Gold Coast.

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  • 06:05

    Round 12: Match highlights

    Watch the highlights from the win over the Gold Coast Suns.

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  • 01:10

    Team song: Richmond

    Watch the Tigers celebrate their round 12 win

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  • 01:18

    Round 12: Cotchin post-match

    Trent Cotchin chats to the media following the Round 12 win over Gold Coast.

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  • 00:30

    Round 12: Riewoldt and Lynch link up again

    Tom Lynch takes a great mark to kick an important goal for the Tiges.

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  • 00:24

    Round 12: Pickett on the left

    Marlion Pickett kicks a great snap to put to Tiges back in front.

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  • 00:56

    Round 12: Jack kicks his second

    Jack Riewoldt takes a strong mark and kicks his second goal for the match.

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  • 00:34

    Round 12: Lynch and Riewoldt combine for the first goal of the night

    Jack Riewoldt takes a strong grab and kicks the opening goal.

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