RICHMOND has seemingly stepped up its efforts to recruit Gold Coast midfielder Harley Bennell to the club.
Two days after Bennell met with key Richmond personnel at Punt Road, it was Dustin Martin's turn to wine and dine the talented midfielder on his birthday at dinner on Friday night.
Bennell posted a photo to Instagram of himself and Martin enjoying a drink with the comment 'Great birthday dinner'.
The Tigers have expressed interest in the 23-year-old who was put up for trade by the Suns after a series of off-field incidents this year.
Martin was part of an entourage that met with Bennell at the club's headquarters on Wednesday that included coach Damien Hardwick, assistant Mark Williams, chief executive Brendon Gale, captain Trent Cotchin and ruckman Ivan Maric.
Tigers football boss Dan Richardson said Wednesday's meeting was about learning more of Bennell's intentions for his football future.
"We've got some interest in Harley, we'll see where it goes after the meeting today," he told Channel Nine.
"(The meeting is) just getting an insight into what his journey's been, where he's at and where he wants to go with his football.
"The key discussion is (about) the right environment to bring out his best."
