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.
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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.
“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.
Hawthorn proved to be too strong for the Tigers in the second half, placing a dark cloud over Martin’s celebrations.
Mabior Chol nailed four majors as Hawthorn skipper James Sicily had 31 disposals and 13 marks.
Tensions began to boil over as the siren sounded in the third quarter, however, the heat of the visitors was too powerful for the Tigers, who finished 48-points behind at full-time.
Speaking after the match, Martin described the milestone as a “surreal moment.”
“Disappointing result for the club, but I love the Tiger army so much,” Martin said to Fox Footy after the game.
“I love the club so much. It means the absolute world to me. All the love I received this week has just meant the absolute world to me, so thanks to everyone who sent me a message, social media, on the radio.
“I felt so loved this week so I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The 32-year-old quashed rumours that his 300th would be his last game, confirming to Richmond fans they will see him back in action in two weeks time.