It's not an understatement to say that Richmond have been ravaged by injury this year.
And they've had to turn to a first-time skipper for their clash with Adelaide, in the absence of Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Alex Rance and Jack Riewoldt.
Dustin Martin is set to captain the Tigers for the first time, and speaking on SEN, Bulldogs legend Bob Murphy says he'll rise to the occasion.
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“I think Dustin Martin only knows how to be himself which is such a strength,” Murphy said.
“If he was to change the way he approaches things, and I imagine he’s more of a symbol than an orator, it would be a bit jarring for his teammates.
“He will just (be), ‘this is the way to do it’. He is where all the eyes will go to in the change room tonight.
“There’ll be little moments (for Richmond players) of like, ‘oooh, okay, I wonder if I’m up to it and I wonder what we serve up tonight’. They will be looking at Dustin Martin.
“I expect him to have a huge night. I think his style and the way he plays, I think he’s built for this situation.
“For a short-term captaincy, I think he’s a perfect fit for it.”
Murphy also said that with so many stars out, it'll be an interesting game for both sides.
“The question is, who can harness that spirit of us against the world?
“With Cotchin out, with Riewoldt out, with Edwards out – with so many of their leaders out – can they still harness that feeling?
“Or does the doubt seep in like bore water?
“The start of tonight’s game will be so interesting to see. It will tell us everything, the first 5-10 minutes, of what their appetite for it is and what kind of game it’s going to be.”
The match shapes as a crucial one for both sides, with both the Tigers and Crows sitting at 7-5 on the ladder. They are seventh and fifth respectively, and will be looking to make a deep run at the flag come September.