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'The dream': AFL world erupts over Lynch's incredible start

Tom Lynch’s much hyped move to Richmond has paid immediate dividends, with a sweet moment for the star lighting up social media.

The former Gold Coast Suns superstar’s trade to the Tigers was one of the biggest talking points in the AFL off-season.

Many fans wondered how the 26-year-old would fit in a star-studded Richmond forward line that already included Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt.

It took the Tigers’ prized recruit no time at all to provide an emphatic answer to the concerns and stamp his mark against Carlton in the season’s opening game at the MCG.

Lynch couldn’t have asked for a better start to life at Richmond. Pic: Getty
Lynch couldn’t have asked for a better start to life at Richmond. Pic: Getty

Lynch launched himself through a pack of players to take an inside-50 mark, before claiming the honour of booting the first goal of the new campaign.

“It’s the fairytale come true,” Bruce McAvaney said in commentary for Channel Seven.

Viewers were equally as excited for the new Tiger on social media.

The Tigers kicked another three unanswered goals to jump out to a commanding early lead against last season’s strugglers.

Lynch then added a second goal before the end of the first quarter to leave the Blues reeling.

By the end of the first stanza the Tigers were in cruise control, leading 5.4 (34) to 0.1 (1).