Dustin Martin could become Tigers skipper after three-time premiership captain Trent Cotchin announced he is stepping down. Richmond's longest-serving captain will continue playing in 2022 but under a new leader. Cotchin was appointed as the Tigers' permanent skipper at the end of 2012, aged just 22, with 188 of his 268 career games coming as captain. Dustin Martin (right) could become Tigers skipper after three-time premiership captain Trent Cotchin (left) announced he is stepping downThe 31-year-old felt the time was right to quit the role after leading the club to flags in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Richmond's new skipper could be veteran vice-captain Jack Riewoldt, although he is close to the end of his brilliant career.

Source: Daily Mail September 14, 2021 23:08 UTC