Dustin Martin Contract Thread [GWS Will Not Offer Dusty a Contract]

[madethegrade]

Fair enough guys, we'll see what happens. Dusty is clearly worth a very high draft pick or two, I just don't see why any club would give it when they could get in his ear and get him to leave for nothing. They could just say no to any trade offer Richmond proposes, put a price on his head and get him to walk.

From GWS' view, why would they give you a first round draft pick for something they could get for trading nothing by paying him more than Melbourne or Richmond offer? Madness.

not every one has the moral fiber of St.Kilda.

 

[bigpapagman]

Starting to change my tune. Im now hoping he stays regardless and we (the club) just accept he is a unique case and work with him, even if it costs an extra $$$ for minding and personal development.
In the last two days the media clips accompanying his story show just what we will be giving up. He is just to good. If i knew how to tweet i would tell him this.

Finally. Some sense.

 

[Stitch]

Lets draft dan connors again. Dusty will sign then.

 

[TerraTiger]

Starting to change my tune. Im now hoping he stays regardless and we (the club) just accept he is a unique case and work with him, even if it costs an extra $$$ for minding and personal development.
In the last two days the media clips accompanying his story show just what we will be giving up. He is just to good. If i knew how to tweet i would tell him this.

Do you think Carlton tried the same "he's unique we'll just need to work with him" with Fevola? Or do you reckon they just tolerated too much to a point where he was running wild and something had to give? BTW: I personally don't know the answer, my analogy really is making the point when someone is really that far from the required professionalism of being an AFL footballer, no amount of talent seems to be enough to compensate. All indications to me are Dusty is culture sapping. I think that needs to be carefully considered and if a good deal can be made, it should.

 

[Cubs into Tigers]

has anyone on here got actual information on where all of this is at? have we actually retracted the contract or is it a media beat up? what are the chances of him stayin in %?

 

[Stylo]

has anyone on here got actual information on where all of this is at? have we actually retracted the contract or is it a media beat up? what are the chances of him stayin in %?

According to Tiger71 we've still got our original offer on the table until Friday by which time it will expire and we'll trade him. So if he hasn't agreed to terms by Friday then it's bye bye Dusty

 

[Old M8]

According to Tiger71 we've still got our original offer on the table until Friday by which time it will expire and we'll trade him. So if he hasn't agreed to terms by Friday then it's bye bye Dusty

If that's the case I reckon he will defs sign.

I'm not confident it is though.

 

[Cubs into Tigers]

According to Tiger71 we've still got our original offer on the table until Friday by which time it will expire and we'll trade him. So if he hasn't agreed to terms by Friday then it's bye bye Dusty

thanks Stylo

 

[Stylo]

If that's the case I reckon he will defs sign.

I'm not confident it is though.

Not confident that's the case? As in you don't think we'll withdraw our offer?

 

[Bazzar]

Do you think Carlton tried the same "he's unique we'll just need to work with him" with Fevola? Or do you reckon they just tolerated too much to a point where he was running wild and something had to give? BTW: I personally don't know the answer, my analogy really is making the point when someone is really that far from the required professionalism of being an AFL footballer, no amount of talent seems to be enough to compensate. All indications to me are Dusty is culture sapping. I think that needs to be carefully considered and if a good deal can be made, it should.

Big difference with Fev. We have heaps of video footage to prove it. Dusties is all speculation (yes i do think he has issues) Dustie obviously has issues, whereas Fev was just a plain out and out knob on the booze.

 

[strauchy]

has anyone on here got actual information on where all of this is at? have we actually retracted the contract or is it a media beat up? what are the chances of him stayin in %?

No idea? in percentage..i would say probably 30
After a day of trying to calm down.. ive realised that my mood is still somehow on the side of wanting to keep him. Another year of us getting better may give him a kick up the backside not to flirt with our offers. (thats if he wakes up and realises what is actually going on and stays)
People need to realise that if theres an option of keeping him or getting rid of him after what happened yesterday..then obviously we need to WAKE UP! and try absolutely everything to keep one of our BEST players.
People on here are just trade hungry and like the fact of getting new players (draft picks, tyson, adams) but fact of the matter is - I would be disgusted if we traded Dusty who is a proven JET for a very high draft pick(2). I would be disgusted! Who says pick 2 will be any good? We already have a matured gun and I will feel extremely sick for him to leave especially after all we have done for him. I don't understand how he cant have that love for the tiger army that the rest of the team has! the boys need to get stuck into him. It's a chance he will NEVER get back! and we don't want to set back one of the greatest and most passionate football club in the league.

 

[Bazzar]

That's the feeling that hit me today too Baz. Started getting a little emotional about it all

What irks me most is how underrated he is by other supporters. There's a guy on the D&T board who said even if he didn't have off field issues he's only worth pick 5-8!! Couldn't believe it. North supporter of course

Well that bloke obviously is either a troll or has shit for brains.

 

[Old M8]

Not confident that's the case? As in you don't think we'll withdraw our offer?

Not confident as in, I don't reckon Friday is the deadline or that we still currently have an offer on the table.

I seriously hope it is the case though.

 

[strauchy]

Not confident as in, I don't reckon Friday is the deadline or that we still currently have an offer on the table.

I seriously hope it is the case though.

They said last night at the all australian awards that richmond has withdrawn the offer

 

[TerraTiger]

All this "Dusty Watch" is seriously chewing up an unhealthy amount of my time and emotion. Anyone else? I'm thinking I may have my own issues to deal with.....

Good news is: God i love this club!

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Lets draft dan connors again. Dusty will sign then.

We should re draft Connors and then smack him in the mouth.

 

[Stylo]

They said last night at the all australian awards that richmond has withdrawn the offer

you mean on 360? I think that was just the conclusion Whately has come to by connecting the dots, not anything based in fact

 

[choo]

Rivky Nixon is now giving advice to Martin.
Holy Hell.

 

[Old M8]

http://m.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/...stay-at-richmond/story-fniv5weh-1226721281762

Jesus Christ, Ricky. We bloody miss you right now even though you're a ****ing head case.

 

[wart101]

All this "Dusty Watch" is seriously chewing up an unhealthy amount of my time and emotion. Anyone else? I'm thinking I may have my own issues to deal with.....

Good news is: God i love this club!

Sure is mate and sure do, its just football after all.

 

[Old M8]

I hope he still has Dustys phone number.

 

[Bazzar]

They said last night at the all australian awards that richmond has withdrawn the offer

No big deal, Hawks have taken Buddies off the table. Do you think they wouldnt sign him tomorrow?

 

[Bazzar]

Rivky Nixon is now giving advice to Martin.
Holy Hell.

He was his manager before Carr. If he still was this shit wouldnt be going on.
I hope Nixon puts some sense back into his thick scone.

 

[UpTheGuts]

Did mention it in the other thread and only read this page now, but interesting that Paul Roos met with Conca's manager today.

 

[Stylo]

That article also mentioned Griffiths is on the trade table. I wonder what we're planning there.