Martin, in his first game of the pre-season, gathered 27 possessions playing predominantly on the ball in the 1.14.10 (103) to 0.5.7 (37) win.

“I think he had 11 contested balls and seven clearances,” coach Damien Hardwick said.

“It’s something we were looking for him to improve in his game and we were pretty pleased with what he did today.”

The result was unsurprising given the lopsided level of experience between the teams.

Port fielded a youthful side without a host of stars including Travis Boak, Hamish Hartlett and Robbie Gray, while the Tigers named close to their strongest team.

Richmond took full advantage of that disparity, but their quick, clean ball movement and lightning transition from defence to attack was impressive enough to suggest it would have troubled stronger opposition.

“I think when we play our best footy, that’s how we play,” Hardwick said.

“Obviously it’s going to get harder from here on in to maintain that (speed of) transition but we were pretty pleased with the work rate of the players and that’s generally what we’re looking for this time of year.”

Jack Riewoldt kicked a goal and Ivan Maric had 27 hitouts in their first runs of the pre-season series before they were subbed out at three-quarter-time.

Brett Deledio was another veteran brought into the side that lost to the Western Bulldogs at their last start and he was important with 20 touches.

Port’s first score off the boot was an Aaron Young goal that came in the 17th minute of the second quarter and by that stage the Tigers had piled on seven goals and a nine-pointer, courtesy of Ben Lennon.

Kane Mitchell (26 possessions) and Jared Polec (26) worked hard throughout for Port.