Melbourne beats AFL premiers Richmond as Fremantle defeats Kangaroos during Perth coronavirus lockdown

Richmond’s Dustin Martin leaves the field with concussion in the 34-point defeat to Melbourne, while Fremantle downs the Kangaroos by 51 points in an empty stadium during Perth’s lockdown.

Earlier, the Brisbane Lions downed Carlton by three goals, Geelong thumped West Coast by 97 points, and Gold Coast defeated the Sydney Swans. 

Look back at how the action unfolded in Saturday’s AFL matches.

Demons unbeaten, Tigers lose Martin to concussion

Undefeated Melbourne has announced itself as a genuine premiership threat with a stunning win over reigning premiers Richmond, who will be without Martin for the blockbuster clash against the Western Bulldogs.

Martin will be sidelined from Friday night’s match against the ladder leaders due to the…