They got here, they noticed, they conquered — however solely two of Richmond’s star gamers have been afforded a sure luxurious when flying to Perth for the conflict in opposition to West Coast.
On the flight from Melbourne for Sunday’s conflict, the membership introduced it had handed the 100,000 members mark.
The Tigers even launched a video on Instagram displaying a steward celebrating the achievement over the in-flight audio system.
But the video additionally reveals one thing else — superstars Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt sitting within the consolation of business class whereas their teammates are crammed into financial system.
Martin can been seen enjoyable in his clearly extra comfy seat full with ergonomic headrest, with Riewoldt additionally having fun with the journey one seat in entrance.
Behind them is a petition and a rope separating the star forwards — and, admittedly, two of Richmond’s older statesmen — from the remainder of the crew, who will be seen extra squashed up sitting three breast both facet of the aisle.
The Tigers went on to beat the Eagles by 38 factors at Optus Stadium however regardless of being effectively rested on the journey from Melbourne to WA, Martin may nonetheless land in sizzling water with the AFL to have a look at his off-the-ball elbow to West Coast defender Alex Witherden.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
