Martin has a hamstring injury; McRae supports Grundy; McVeigh is unaffected by the Giant's exodus
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick had said on Wednesday that Martin was on course to return in the round of 20 against the Brisbane Lions, which is when he expects key forward Tom Lynch (hamstring) to return. The Tigers tweeted they would not provide further updates on Martin until needed. Talisman Martin has only played eight games this season. The 31-year-old took personal leave after the first round and missed six games, coming back with a bang in round eight when he hit two goals in the win over Collingwood. With AAP ‘We don’t look past our noses’: McRae says Grundy’s talent is being underestimated Roy Ward Collingwood coach Craig McRae thinks few in the AFL world have short memories when it comes to ruckman talent Brodie Grundy following a knee injury in April. Brodie Grundy at Collingwood training on Friday. Credit: Getty Images The Magpies are wary of Grundy’s return after 15 weeks out, through injury on Anzac Day, and McRae thinks the nimble ruckman could be a game-changer at the