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

[Noidnadroj]

These clowns in the media are hilarious.

I don't read the garbage but saw this rather desperate for attention headline today:

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So without reading the actual article, if I have this straight,

• Damien Barrett, who is not even good at his own profession, if you could even call what is left of football journalism a profession these days
• and has as far as I know zero experience running football clubs
• and has never so much as been employed by a football club department in any capacity
• and has probably never played football beyond Auskick level, and he was 27 years of age at the time
• and has absolutely no recognisable interest in the welfare of Richmond FC

• is dead set demanding that Brendan Gale.....

• who is a person of unimpeachable character
• and is the CEO of the Richmond FC
• and has officiated over an infamous turnaround in the club's fortunes both on and off the field
• and is seen as the best if not equal to the best club CEO's amongst his 18 strong cohort
• and is likely one of the best handful of administrators in my not inconsiderable lifetime
• and played a lazy 250 odd AFL games, at Richmond FC no less
• and is situated at a club with major and urgent uncontroversial projects on its plate
• and is in a uniquely good position to be able to see what the cub requires given his 30 year association with the club in key on and off field roles
• and he is contracted
• and the club is miles off even finding a successor, let alone appointing one

• ....MUST be somehow removed from his position forthwith.

• so that the club can BEGIN its rebuild.

Well Wok Fry, if you hadn't ******* noticed, the club already has new players, President, Chief Recruiting Officer, stats person, an almost whole new coaching panel including brand new Head Coach, new fitness staff...but the rebuild can only start when Gale departs.

Thanks for your considered advice *******, but how about you stay in your Lois Lane as a gimp reporter and let the people who have some sort of a vague idea about how to run a footy club take care of the talking parts in this show.

Fmd.

He’s a Tiger hating muppet. One paragraph says Gale’s integrity cannot be questioned. Two paragraphs later says he has checked out.

Deadset clown


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[Nostradumbass]

He’s a Tiger hating muppet. One paragraph says Gale’s integrity cannot be questioned. Two paragraphs later says he has checked out.

Deadset clown


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He needs a flogging

 

[Hoos]

He needs a flogging

Like to see him in a barbed wire match with Cactus Jack.

 

[Downtown06]

Like to see him in a barbed wire match with Cactus Jack.

 

[Karp3_dm]

These clowns in the media are hilarious.

I don't read the garbage but saw this rather desperate for attention headline today:

View attachment 1989186

So without reading the actual article, if I have this straight,

• Damien Barrett, who is not even good at his own profession, if you could even call what is left of football journalism a profession these days
• and has as far as I know zero experience running football clubs
• and has never so much as been employed by a football club department in any capacity
• and has probably never played football beyond Auskick level, and he was 27 years of age at the time
• and has absolutely no recognisable interest in the welfare of Richmond FC

• is dead set demanding that Brendan Gale.....

• who is a person of unimpeachable character
• and is the CEO of the Richmond FC
• and has officiated over an infamous turnaround in the club's fortunes both on and off the field
• and is seen as the best if not equal to the best club CEO's amongst his 18 strong cohort
• and is likely one of the best handful of administrators in my not inconsiderable lifetime
• and played a lazy 250 odd AFL games, at Richmond FC no less
• and is situated at a club with major and urgent uncontroversial projects on its plate
• and is in a uniquely good position to be able to see what the cub requires given his 30 year association with the club in key on and off field roles
• and he is contracted
• and the club is miles off even finding a successor, let alone appointing one

• ....MUST be somehow removed from his position forthwith.

• so that the club can BEGIN its rebuild.

Well Wok Fry, if you hadn't ******* noticed, the club already has new players, President, Chief Recruiting Officer, stats person, an almost whole new coaching panel including brand new Head Coach, new fitness staff...but the rebuild can only start when Gale departs.

Thanks for your considered advice *******, but how about you stay in your Lois Lane as a gimp reporter and let the people who have some sort of a vague idea about how to run a footy club take care of the talking parts in this show.

Fmd.

Reckon all this media hate and backlash will inspire Brendan Gale to be super determined to work his ass of for Richmond even more to make sure he leaves punt road in the best possible position he can

Light a fire on them Benny Gale as you did back in 2016 when they laughed and ridiculed you

 

[jetbhag]

Media pile up is absolutely woeful on the champ. They are a bunch of campaigners.

What they don't realise is, for him to be damaging he needs players like; TT, Hopper, lunch around him so he can do his part.

I hope he plays next year and with a full squad around him. Then the media will praise him and say to extend his contract for another 10 years.

 

[Barnard]

Media pile up is absolutely woeful on the champ. They are a bunch of campaigners.

What they don't realise is, for him to be damaging he needs players like; TT, Hopper, lunch around him so he can do his part.

I hope he plays next year and with a full squad around him. Then the media will praise him and say to extend his contract for another 10 years.

Not only is he missing the the guys you mention but he is also quite clearly playing under some kind of injury that limits his movement. He comes out and generally looks really good in the first quarters then just hobbles around for the rest of the game. He will continue to put his hand up for selection because he’s actually about the club and quite honestly he doesn’t care for the media critique. It’s pretty sad seeing him trying play midfield right now because he just can’t compete in there. Wouldn’t be surprised if his 300th gets pushed back to the Carlton game and he misses this week. Looked really sore on Saturday night.

 

[mauricerioli]

Not only is he missing the the guys you mention but he is also quite clearly playing under some kind of injury that limits his movement. He comes out and generally looks really good in the first quarters then just hobbles around for the rest of the game. He will continue to put his hand up for selection because he’s actually about the club and quite honestly he doesn’t care for the media critique. It’s pretty sad seeing him trying play midfield right now because he just can’t compete in there. Wouldn’t be surprised if his 300th gets pushed back to the Carlton game and he misses this week. Looked really sore on Saturday night.

If he misses this week his 300th will be against the Hawks.

If he misses two games his 300th will be against Carlton.

 

[TheDyerLegacy]

 

[Barnard]

If he misses this week his 300th will be against the Hawks.

If he misses two games his 300th will be against Carlton.

Yeah I believe he will miss both interstate games, it was already suggested initially he would probably be rested against the crows to be fresh against the hawks for his 300th.

 

[Al Heimer]

Yikes, my daughter said things are going so bad for us this year and with the endless shit Dusty is getting from media knobgobblers, he'll probably lash out on the field and cop a suspension with the usual Richmond tax attached.

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[THE_GUN]

Tom Browne Tweeted Dusty will retire after the Hawks game 300

 

[tiger_tough]

Tom Browne Tweeted Dusty will retire after the Hawks game 300

I'm guessing the fake Tom Brown....

 

[Hoos]

Tom Browne Tweeted Dusty will retire after the Hawks game 300

I'm guessing the fake Tom Brown....

He went to Melbourne Uni you know.

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

Tom Browne Tweeted Dusty will retire after the Hawks game 300

400 games confirmed

 

[Tigerbob68]

He’s a Tiger hating muppet. One paragraph says Gale’s integrity cannot be questioned. Two paragraphs later says he has checked out.

Deadset clown


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[TerraTiger]

I’d like to see one of the club leaders, maybe the coach, maybe Gale - but probably easier for the coach to do on the back of any journo asking about Dusty’s output, to use that as a trigger to put the media on notice. Something along the lines of (but with more than 2 seconds of thought)…..

“Your question is symbolic of the recent Dusty pile-on. Not directed at you personally, but the media as a collective, HAVE SOME RESPECT! We’re talking about a 3 time norm smith medalist, Brownlow medalist, will walk into the hall of fame, 3 times premiership player and sits comfortably with any present legend of AFL. Humble and cult (actual) hero to many. Extraordinary talents like Dusty result in the media deals which drive the commercials of the game, including salaries of those in the media. Including you.

Fact, Dusty’s output is down on that of 2017 - 2020. Fact, Dusty needs more help than our club can supply right now given the senior players out. Fact, Dusty is managing a calf and is somewhat restricted but putting his hand up, playing a role. Fact, he’s 33 and his role,now, is broader than winning games off his own boot (or in Dusty’s case, also bring others along with him).

Don’t expect miracles from Dusty now, but do marvel at his body of work. He can still operate at a high level. But we have many want to bring him down.

HAVE SOME RESPECT!”


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[wian]

As a dogs supporter I haven't watched Dusty closely for a while. On the weekend , i watched the whole game, and I couldn't believe it was the same Dusty . He looked absolutely cooked and it was like he could only jog around..

He was amazing ( a once in a generation player) but I'd say it's now time to hang up the boots.

 

[Livonski]

As a dogs supporter I haven't watched Dusty closely for a while. On the weekend , i watched the whole game, and I couldn't believe it was the same Dusty . He looked absolutely cooked and it was like he could only jog around..

He was amazing ( a once in a generation player) but I'd say it's now time to hang up the boots.

Not interested in your opinion mate. Worthless addition to a disgraceful chain of speculation.
He is the greatest you will see in your lifetime. He, me, we, are not interested in yet another nobody opining on whether he should play footy.
Sorry, but I’m sick of this crap.

 

[barracoutta]

As a dogs supporter I haven't watched Dusty closely for a while. On the weekend , i watched the whole game, and I couldn't believe it was the same Dusty . He looked absolutely cooked and it was like he could only jog around..

He was amazing ( a once in a generation player) but I'd say it's now time to hang up the boots.

you didn't watch the week before when he 20 possessions in the first half!

he's carrying something but thanks for jumping on the media band wagon!

maybe Bont should retire because its looking like he'll never win a norm smith

 

[JackNah_8]

Last night on Talking Footy, Cotch mentioned Martin has been struggling mentally since his dad died. Sounds like he needs a break but we have so many injuries that we still need him to play.

 

[tropicaltiger]

Last night on Talking Footy, Cotch mentioned Martin has been struggling mentally since his dad died. Sounds like he needs a break but we have so many injuries that we still need him to play.

Cotchin is starting to bug me with his captain obvious wishy washy comments as if he's unearthed a nugget of gold. on the other hand, jumping jack comes across as a knowledgable, polished performer who tells it from both a player/fan perspective.

 

[amc11]

Last night on Talking Footy, Cotch mentioned Martin has been struggling mentally since his dad died. Sounds like he needs a break but we have so many injuries that we still need him to play.

Coming up to game 300 would be amplifying that struggle as it'll be the first major milestone game that Martin has achieved since his dad passed. Dealing with those emotions, decisions on his playing future, the endless media pile-on etcetera must be absolutely exhausting.

I also suspect he is carrying a few niggles and not completely over the calf complaint and when you add mental fatigue to the mix it just makes it a really tough time to get through.

 

[Waca Jr]

Cotchin is starting to bug me with his captain obvious wishy washy comments as if he's unearthed a nugget of gold. on the other hand, jumping jack comes across as a knowledgable, polished performer who tells it from both a player/fan perspective.

Cotchin has always been awkward in front of the camera. Jack brilliant

 

[lllscroatlll]

all true tigers love him end of story

to be potting him after all he has done and been through with the added twist of federal law affecting how much you could see your dad before he died, compromised renal system, carrying something...

he's struggling but fighting on [the goal against freo he set up by linking up the entire length of the ground was a symbolic reminder of how he carried us single-handedly in massive moments] no other member of the team could do what he has done, we all know he doesn't defend much or chase much we don't care that has how it has always been he is the duz and the role players that sacrificed for him did it with pride so he could be explosive when he got it like no other could every campaigner was trying to defend HIM and chase HIM ffs

the structures and gameplan if it exists atm are f'd and its "exposing" what he has always done and the top notch first halves followed by not much are obvious carrying symptoms as others have said, so he can't balance the less defensive aspect with attacking brilliance as well as he used to

the media have been circling like vultures for his decline as they are all so ego-snubbed by his shy nature and dgaf about them attitude