MCG erupts as Martin delivers in milestone match
Four minutes was all it took for Dustin Martin to make his mark on his milestone game at the MCG.
Fans piled into the stands to celebrate Martin's 300th match in the AFL, with many donning the star's signature hairstyle.
The 32-year-old became the seventh Tigers and 104th player in the history of the competition to record a 300-game milestone as he took to the field in Richmond's clash with Hawthorn.
As the Hawks attempted to clear the ball out of defence, Tigers midfielder Hugo Ralphsmith took an intercept mark.
Ralphsmith quickly handballed to Martin on the run, who engineered a kick from the 50m arc to slot the game's first goal.
The fans in the stands erupted as the Tigers celebrated with the milestone man.
"Dustin Martin of course kicks the opener! It could only be one man," Fox Footy commentator Mark Howard said.
"What a star this man is – who writes his scripts?!"
Three-time premiership-winning teammate Jack Riewoldt was left stunned by the moment.
"Wowee, the superstar Dustin Martin in game 300," he said.
"You can see Hugo Ralphsmith, he knew the script, get it to the big No. 4 and he has delivered on the big stage.
Fans erupt as Dustin Martin scores.
"Eighty-thousand I'd say predominately Richmond supporters in the house today are getting the Dusty chant up and going.
"The greatest showman turned up."
The Hawks hit back after Martin's exhilarating moment, kicking the next three goals.
At half-time, Hawthorn lead 48-29.