Player Watch #4 Dustin Martin GOAT and King of Punt Rd - OFFICIALLY RETIRED

[Roksman]

You know the price just went up for Rioli.

Make no mistake about it, the club will factor this into it.

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[lvt06]

You can change your mind up until the last day of delistings in October or Novemeber or whaterver.

So he would move as a FA and if the contract is big enough, we might get a compo pick - thoughunlikely.

So Un-Retire and seek a trade?

Gold Coast got that bottomless pot of $$$

 

[tiger_tough]

You can change your mind up until the last day of delistings in October or Novemeber or whaterver.

So he would move as a FA and if the contract is big enough, we might get a compo pick - thoughunlikely.

.....Or we pay more of Riolis contract so Suns can afford pay Dusty more and earn us some decent compo.

 

[beema limapep]

I want compensation. I dont care if he wants to play for a second club. BUT we deserve compensation.

 

[lvt06]

This was written by the same paper that has been wrong RE a move to GC since 2020?

This would put Dusty right in the spotlight which he hates. It just doesn't make sense.

 

[beema limapep]

You know the price just went up for Rioli.

Make no mistake about it, the club will factor this into it.

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****ing oath.

 

[tigers12]

well this will tarnish his reputation now why in the hell would you do about face because things were getting tough here then go up there i will be very pissed off if it happens hardtimekeepinghiswick in his pants has destroyed this club

 

[tiger_tough]

McClure is already froffin.

 

[Punt rd end]

He can kiss the memorabilia sales goodbye, it's deceitful to say that you are retiring and then move on to another club, why do it that way

BTW f..k hardwick, selfish campaigner

 

[SnakeMan86]

He aint going there for free....
Where's the cash coming from when you factor in Andrews deal and Rioli? We would have to pay a huge chunk of Rioli's contract... Which means pick 6 is not the absolute minimum.

 

[harimal12]

Keep Rioli for sure, I doubt very much an on field role for Dusty he was cooked could be like Cotch at Brisbane.

 

[cairo tiger]

stuff u dusty. over it

 

[kozi]

Dumma going full Judas

 

[lvt06]

Dustin Martin and the Gold Coast Suns have begun negotiations about a playing contract for 2025.
The Richmond legend, who made an emotional farewell to the Tigers’ faithful at the end of the home-and-away season, is eager to continue his career under former coach Damien Hardwick.

Dustin Martin played his final AFL match against the Kangaroos on July 30.Credit:Getty
Two sources close to Martin, who could not speak publicly due to the private nature of the negotiations, said the Suns and Martin had initially discussed a two-year contract earlier this season.
When asked about the situation, Gold Coast football boss Wayne Campbell told this masthead: “We can confirm that Dustin has had a conversation with the club and we will both be engaging in further conversations to work out whether it’s a good fit for the Gold Coast Suns and for Dustin.”

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Martin’s management has also been contacted by this masthead.
The triple premiership player and Norm Smith medallist played his 300th game in front of a massive crowd of more than 90,000 at the MCG and whipped the Tiger army into a frenzy by a vintage Dusty special: a long-range goal on the burst.
“It was the best. It was old school. I loved it and I loved the crowd so much. I love this club more than anything and thank you again,” Martin said after that match.
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[Tiger2709]

This was written by the same paper that has been wrong RE a move to GC since 2020?

This would put Dusty right in the spotlight which he hates. It just doesn't make sense.

That's how I feel, why would he bother for the low pay he will get, especially as the Suns still look a way from playing finals yet alone playing for flags?

 

[Coach_Required]

Dusty is cooked.

Couldn't care less.

 

[strauchy]

Actually wouldn't mind seeing him again. I feel we would cheer him if he played against us. Probably the only player in history where that would happen.

Although, he is not the answer to GC rise.. If anything, it sounds like Dimma wants him around mainly for his work ethic to teach their youngsters. That's the value.

Also, nothing's official yet.

 

[Michaels]

so the rules were tweaked post the Hodge move to tighten the loophole for players to now still be able to just unretire themselves before list lodgement and move anyway?

That can't be right?

 

[DontArgue4]

Ill actually believe it when i see it, but honestly i dont think id care too much

hes well and truly cooked and would only be there as a mentor type thing

 

[Thrasher97]

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Be disapointing, why not be honest???

 

[Neen]

I think most of us know that Dusty is cooked. In his last game against the dogs, he could barely kick 40m. Even if he could return to 100% fitness, he is at that age when injuries are more common, and recovery takes longer. I wanted Dusty to continue for another year to help with the transition to the younger playing group. Maybe play 2 out of every 3 games. But he would have minimal impact.

If he does go to GCS, this would put even more pressure on Dimma and his toys, as members will expect 2020 Dusty and that simply won't happen. I can see Dusty breaking down and the whole episode of moving (if it happens) would be a disaster for him personally, his legacy and the Suns in general.

Again, this could be rumors, and if it is - shame on the media. Leave him be. But if it does happen - good luck to him - he will need it, and thanks again Dimma - you can pull all the champions from Tigerland, but it will never be Tigerland. Just an expensive toybox that will never win a flag in my lifetime.

Dusty should ride off into the sunset as a champion Tiger for life. No need to tarnish that by going to a plastic club that will never amount to anything....

 

[Tassie27]

Sam McClure is champing at the bit.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...talks-to-play-on-in-2025-20240913-p5kaeh.html

 

[SnakeMan86]

Initially i was in the camp of "Good on him" he has given me the best football memories of my life and will be forever my favourite tiger, he gave us everything and owes us nothing.

But to have all the carry on and the attention of essentially 2 farewells, and a tonne of merch on the back of them, to now turn around and keep on playing somewhere else leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

 

[Lord of the Wings]

I always knew his manager was a lying campaigner

 

[Lord of the Wings]

So does Dusty’s FA compo get added to Jack Grahams so we get pick 2?