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

[JAKLAUGHING]

In Dusty we trust...

 

[Grrr]

Just about impossible to compare players from different eras as the game evolves so much.
From Jack Dyer to Royce and KB to Dusty... absolute legends of the Richmond Football Club.
So much of our identity comes from Captain Blood, the old school "Eat 'Em Alive" Tigers.
The resurrection of the club from the late 60's had Royce and KB leading the pack... a talented and tough pack it was.
Martin is the shining light of our current champion team with Cotchin, Reiwoldt and Rance also major influences.
For a player to be in the conversation with Matthews, Hart and Bartlett... doesn't get any better than that.
I have had Royce Hart on a pedestal since I first saw him play in 1967 and the memories are a strong as ever... I am wavering and another couple of seasons like the last four!

Reckon Richo is a bit left out in this greatest talk of greatness. Was unfortunate for him that he went through the worst period in recent history for the RFC, but in today's team he would be unstoppable, a bit like Martin. Nobody I have seen could do what he did, Franklin close. Had a few foibles, kicking for goals from straight in front and perhaps a dummy spit here and there, but was perhaps the greatest athlete to play the game and could actually back it up with football ability.

 

[Calcium Man]

Reckon Richo is a bit left out in this greatest talk of greatness. Was unfortunate for him that he went through the worst period in recent history for the RFC, but in today's team he would be unstoppable, a bit like Martin. Nobody I have seen could do what he did, Franklin close. Had a few foibles, kicking for goals from straight in front and perhaps a dummy spit here and there, but was perhaps the greatest athlete to play the game and could actually back it up with football ability.

Wonder how he would’ve taken to Emma Murray and mindfulness? I reckon it’s a big reason we perform so well in the pressure moments.

 

[Ceehook]

Reckon Richo is a bit left out in this greatest talk of greatness. Was unfortunate for him that he went through the worst period in recent history for the RFC, but in today's team he would be unstoppable, a bit like Martin. Nobody I have seen could do what he did, Franklin close. Had a few foibles, kicking for goals from straight in front and perhaps a dummy spit here and there, but was perhaps the greatest athlete to play the game and could actually back it up with football ability.

he often topped the contested mark count and some of those were rippers

the whole ground knew we'd kick it to Richo, he would have 3 and 4 blokes hanging off him most marking contests

I know the whole industry has improved the defensive craft but you cant help but feel he'd still clunk plenty in todays game

 

[Grrr]

he often topped the contested mark count and some of those were rippers

the whole ground knew we'd kick it to Richo, he would have 3 and 4 blokes hanging off him most marking contests

I know the whole industry has improved the defensive craft but you cant help but feel he'd still clunk plenty in todays game

Highest contested mark player in recent history. Richo Average 2.77. Next Matthew Lloyd@2.09. Travis Cloke @2.04. Nic Riewoldt@1.92. Jack Riewodt 1.61
Highest mark inside 50: Richo@3.84. Hall@3.64. Lloyd@3.62. Fevola@3.47. Jack riewoldt@3.03
Richo 3rd highest total mark average @8.05 behind Gary Dempsey 8.86. Nick Riewoldt 8.76.

And he was better than any of those mentioned at ground level.

Fair player.

 

[HTT]

Imagine Dusty streaming through the middle getting to choose between Richo, Riewoldt, and Lynch.

 

[Grrr]

Imagine Dusty streaming through the middle getting to choose between Richo, Riewoldt, and Lynch.

Or at a pinch you could always play Richo on the wing..... nah, it would never work.

 

[dustinlmartin4]

dangerfield also in that category

A lot of players becoming the new buddy

I don’t care IF they hit targets but dusty and dangers efficiency is woeful at times


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[dustinlmartin4]

Imagine Dusty streaming through the middle getting to choose between Richo, Riewoldt, and Lynch.

Dangerous forward there


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[BC9_]

This man has posted nothing at all on his Instagram since we’ve won the grand final, no posts of glory, nothing. He hasn’t been active at all.

Until today.

Reposts Houli’s book in his story.

Then later today, reposts Marlion Pickett

50

Marlion Pickett

Age

33

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

5.5

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

1.5

4star

D

11.7

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

5.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

1.3

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.6

4star

’s book.

That’s it. Champion. ****ing boss.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

This man has posted nothing at all on his Instagram since we’ve won the grand final, no posts of glory, nothing. He hasn’t been active at all.

Until today.

Reposts Houli’s book in his story.

Then later today, reposts Marlion Pickett

50

Marlion Pickett

Age

33

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

5.5

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

1.5

4star

D

11.7

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

5.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

1.3

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.6

4star

’s book.

That’s it. Champion. ******* boss.

1000% he has a private profile on there for just him and the boys!

 

[Rowdydave]

Must be true. I got the t-shirt to prove it.

 

[PaulBulluss]

Reckon Richo is a bit left out in this greatest talk of greatness. Was unfortunate for him that he went through the worst period in recent history for the RFC, but in today's team he would be unstoppable, a bit like Martin. Nobody I have seen could do what he did, Franklin close. Had a few foibles, kicking for goals from straight in front and perhaps a dummy spit here and there, but was perhaps the greatest athlete to play the game and could actually back it up with football ability.

The ONLY reason Richo is left out of that conversation is the lack of team success. In terms of ability he'd make our best ever 22 - you could play him in several positions and, arguably, he'd be first choice in all of them.

 

[tropicaltiger]

 

[theflea]

GOAT!!

 

[The Dice Man]

Must be true. I got the t-shirt to prove it.

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Whoever did that really captured the physics of the moment. I've watched that goal 100 times and Dusty was on his toes just like that, and Danger slipped away into oblivion.

 

[rank and file]

 

[CaptchaProofBot]

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would this statute be elected near the Pole ?

 

[copthat]

Some of my favourite Dusty GIFs of yesteryear:

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Ranking Dusty's GF goals I would go:
1/His first goal, collects ball , delivers a don't argue sprinting away from goal and snaps behind himself from 35m.
The unbelievable skill and the time of the game make it number 1.
2/ Last quarter handball steal off Stanley, brushes aside Dangerfield, powerful snap from the boundary.
Just exquisite skill , anticipation and balance.
3/Handball recieve under pressure , sidestep and 55m low grubbing torp .An audacious and inspiring goal .
4/ Right foot slider from 40m after contesting a spoil.
Another incredible moment in the game and again elite skill and balance.

 

[prodigy]

True.

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[CaptchaProofBot]

dunno what i was searchin....Dusty pr0n...or sum' like that...

How Dustin Martin Became The AFL's Best Player

Dustin Martin Features On The Cover Of Men's Health Magazine Australia Talking About How He Became The Best In AFL

www.menshealth.com.au

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

Must be true. I got the t-shirt to prove it.

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You can get this in a face mask ??

 

[smasha]

Richmond immortal.

 

[dusty1234!]