GAME DAY: Carlton v Richmond at the MCG | 3AW Radio
JIMMY BARTEL’S VOTES
5. Dustin Martin (Rich)
4. Shaun Grigg (Rich)
3. Dion Prestia (Rich)
2. Marc Murphy (Carl)
1. Jason Castagna (Rich)
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Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer spoke to 3AW after the game.
He said maligned forward Levi Casboult has put a lot of work into his goal-kicking.
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New Tiger Toby Nankervis spoke to 3AW Football after winning his first game for the club.
He said Dustin Martin does things at training that makes him wonder how he does it.
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FULL TIME
Richmond has kicked off the 2017 season with a convincing win over Carlton.
Dustin Martin played a dominant four-quarter game, while Jason Castagna was a livewire in attack.
‘I reckon it’s the best game I’ve seen Martin play,’ Leigh Matthews said.
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HALF TIME
Richmond leads 37 points after a 13-goal first half.
Dustin Martin has been explosive, booting three goals from 13 disposals, while Dan Butler has two goals on debut.
Jacob Weitering has booted two goals in an encouraging sign for the Blues.
‘Carlton would want to keep Richmond under 100 points, and they’re already on 83,’ said Jimmy Bartel.
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Geelong legend Jimmy Bartel responded to some criticism from his former coach.
Cats coach Chris Scott has said the three-time premiership star could have handled his retirement better.
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The wait is over – AFL is back in 2017!
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The pre-season is over for Carlton and Richmond, and the first premiership points are on offer.
The Blues will feature a few new faces, most notably prized draftee Sam Petrevski-Seton.
Josh Caddy and Dion Prestia will be making their Tiger debuts.
In the 3AW commentary box, triple-premiership star Jimmy Bartel will make a debut of his own, joining a star-studded call team for the first time.
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TODAY’S LINE-UP from 6PM: Jimmy Bartel, Leigh Matthews, Caroline Wilson, Dwayne Russell, Bruce Eva, and Doc Larkins.
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