He’s done it again.
After another incredible performance in a Grand Final, Dustin Martin has cemented himself as one of the best players in AFL/VFL history by winning his third Norm Smith Medal.
Only three players have won the award more than once - Luke Hodge, Andrew McLeod and Gary Ayres – but it has never been won three times.
Until Saturday night.
When the game was on the line in the final quarter against Geelong, it was Martin who stepped up to kick two goals to seal Richmond’s third premiership in four years.
Overall, he had 21 touches (10 contested), nine score involvements, four goals and three tackes.
The 2020 Norm Smith Medal was voted on by a panel including Leigh Matthews (Chair), Lauren Arnell, Malcolm Blight, Damian Barrett and Peter Ryan.
FULL VOTES
15 - Dustin Martin 6 - Jayden Short 4 - Shane Edwards 3 - Mitch Duncan 2 - Nathan Broad
Leigh Matthews (Chair) – D Martin 3, N Broad 2, S Edwards 1
Lauren Arnell – D Martin 3, J Short 2, M Duncan 1
Malcolm Blight – D Martin 3, M Duncan 2, S Edwards 1
Damian Barrett – D Martin 3, J Short 2, S Edwards 1
Peter Ryan – D Martin 3, J Short 2, S Edwards 1
Dustin Martin has won his third Norm Smith Medal 👏
— AFL (@AFL) October 24, 2020
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