Hawthorn’s “interesting” Dustin Martin tactic that Hardwick “didn’t see coming”
Richmond champion Dustin Martin enjoyed another dominant outing in his side’s Round 2 victory over Hawthorn, racking up 28 disposals and a goal in a best on ground performance at the MCG. While Martin was a key factor in the Tigers’ 78-49 win, Hawthorn and Alastair Clarkson can’t say they didn’t try to curtail the superstar’s influence. Many predicted pre-game that midfielder Liam Shiels would match-up on Martin around the contest, but Clarkson instead opted to send 38-year-old Shaun Burgoyne to...