Tigers reveal the first sign that Dustin Martin was in for a big comeback game

Tigers reveal the first sign that Dustin Martin was in for a big comeback game – and the first conversation he had with coach Damien Hardwick on shock return to the club

• Dustin Martin took indefinite leave from Richmond after Round 1 loss to Carlton
• Three-time Norm Smith medallist struggled to deal with his father’s death
• Martin returned to training at Punt Road towards the end of April
• He made his AFL return in the 113-86 win over Collingwood on Saturday  

By Dan Cancian For Mailonline

Published: 04:44 EDT, 8 May 2022 | Updated: 04:58 EDT, 8 May 2022