In a special series leading up to the AFL’s 2018 national and rookie drafts, richmondfc.com.au is providing a concise analysis of how current-day Tiger players have fared at senior league level since being drafted by the Club. We focus today on 2009 national draft picks Dustin Martin and David Astbury, as well as pre-season draft selection Dylan Grimes.

Dustin Martin

Richmond’s first pick (No. 3 overall) in the 2009 National Draft. Recruited from Camperdown/Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup).

Playing position: Midfielder

Born: 26/6/1991    

Height: 187cm    

Weight: 92kg    

Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 4 (formerly No. 36)

AFL debut: Round 1, 2010 v Carlton, MCG   

Total games: 201    

Goals: 218    

Disposals average: 25.3

Career-high disposals in a match: 43 v Essendon, Round 17, 2016, MCG.

Career-high marks in a match: 13 v Port Adelaide, Round 7, 2013, AAMI Stadium.

Career-high goals in a match: 6 v Brisbane, Round 4, 2018, MCG.

Career-high goal assists in match: 4 v Western Bulldogs, Round 23, MCG (most recent).

Career-high clearances in a match: 15 v West Coast, Round 3, 2017, MCG.

Career-high inside-50s in a match: 12 v Western Bulldogs, Round 23, MCG (most recent).

Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 8 v North Melbourne, Round 5, 2011, Marvel Stadium.

Career-high tackles in a match: 11 v North Melbourne, Round 16, 2010, MCG.

Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team, Norm Smith Medal winner 2017, Brownlow Medal winner 2017, triple All Australian representative 2016, 2017, 2018, dual Jack Dyer Medal winner 2016, 2017, AFL Coaches Association’s Player of the Year 2017.

David Astbury

Richmond’s third pick (No. 35 overall). Recruited from Tatyoon/North Ballarat Rebels

Playing position: Key defender

Born: 26/2/1991

Height: 195cm

Weight: 96kg

Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 12 (formerly No. 39)

AFL debut: Round 4, 2010 v Melbourne, MCG

Total games: 107

Goals: 8

Disposals average: 13.0

Career-high disposals in a match: 23 v Port Adelaide, Round 15, 2016, Adelaide Oval.

Career-high marks in a match: 14 v Fremantle, Round 7, MCG (most recent).

Career-high goals in a match: 3 v Melbourne, Round 4, 2010, MCG.

Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 7 v Melbourne, Round 5, 2018, MCG.

Career-high inside-50s in a match: 4 v Port Adelaide, Round 12, 2018, Adelaide Oval (most recent).

Career-high tackles in a match: 4 v Fremantle, Round 8, 2017, MCG (most recent).

Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team. 

Dylan Grimes

Richmond’s first pick (No. 2 overall) in the AFL pre-season draft at the end of 2009. Recruited from Hurstbridge/Northern Knights

Playing position: Defender

Born: 16/7/1991

Height: 193cm

Weight: 90kg

Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 2

AFL debut: Round 22, 2010 v Port Adelaide, Marvel Stadium

Total games: 127

Goals: 3

Disposals average: 11.3

Career-high disposals in a match: 24 v Sydney, Round 7, 2012, MCG.

Career-high marks in a match: 13 v Sydney, Round 7, 2012, MCG.

Career-high rebound-50s in a match: 6 v Sydney, Round 7, 2012, MCG.

Career-high inside-50s in a match: 3 v St Kilda, Round 18, 2018, Marvel Stadium.

Career-high tackles in match: 8 v Sydney, Round 15, 2018, Marvel Stadium.

Playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team, 5^th in the 2017 Jack Dyer Medal, 5^th in the 2018 Jack Dyer Medal.