
‘Welcome’: Martin joins elite AFL club
DUSTIN Martin is in rarefied company after claiming his second Norm Smith Medal.
The 28-year-old Richmond star is just the fourth player to join the club, with Hawthorn legend Gary Ayres (1986, 1988), Adelaide's Andrew McLeod (1997, 1998) and Hawks great Luke Hodge (2008, 2014).
Martin registered 22 possessions, four goals and eight score involvements in the 89-point win to add to his 2017 Norm Smith Medal.
Hen was the unanimous victor of the award with three points from each of the five judges.
He finished ahead of Bachar Houli, debutant Marlion Pickett, Jack Riewoldt and Dion Prestia.
"I'm a bit speechless, to be honest," Martin told Channel 7 immediately after the match.
"I'm so proud of this club. I love everyone at the club, it's just a great bunch of boys."
Congrats Dusty! 🐯
— AFL (@AFL) September 28, 2019
2019 Norm Smith Medallist.#AFLGF pic.twitter.com/kHlfVT0eiJ
McLeod was quick to welcome Martin to the club.
Welcome to the club Dusty!!#Champion👊🏾
— Andrew McLeod (@bunji_XXIII) September 28, 2019
Martin, having claimed his second premiership victory, said he had learned a valuable lesson after the 2017 celebration.
"I won't drink too fast. Enjoy it more," Martin said on Channel 7.
"It's going to be great to celebrate now with the Richmond Football Club and our family. It's a very family-orientated club. I'm grateful to be a part of it."

NORM SMITH MEDAL JUDGES AND VOTES 2019
15 - Dustin Martin, Richmond - 33333
6 - Bachar Houli, Richmond - 222
4 - Marlion Pickett, Richmond - 211
3 - Jack Riewoldt, Richmond - 111
2 - Dion Prestia, Richmond - 2
Alastair Lynch (Fox Footy, chairperson)
3 - Dustin Martin
2 - Bachar Houli
1 - Jack Riewoldt
Chris Johnson (NIRS)
3 - Dustin Martin
2 - Dion Prestia
1 - Jack Riewoldt
Matthew Lloyd (3AW)
3 - Dustin Martin
2 - Bachar Houli
1 - Marlion Pickett
Bruce McAvaney (Channel 7)
3 - Dustin Martin
2 - Bachar Houli
1 - Marlion Pickett
Angela Pippos (ABC)
3 - Dustin Martin
2 - Marlion Pickett
1 - Jack Riewoldt
