Dustin Martin Signs

[mactier]

Give the kid a break. It's well publicised that he feels uncomfortable doing any sort of media work, so standing up there in front of 1,550 people after coming second in our b&f AND after the events of the last two weeks would have made him extremely nervous. It was obvious it was almost painful for him judging by his body language.

Kudos to him firstly for toughing it out up there, for a kid brought up in a tough-as-nails environment you could see he was struggling not to tear up in front of everyone.

Secondly I commend how honest and open he was when he spoke about going up to have a look at GWS. I don't doubt him anymore - that was about as raw as you'll get from anyone. To take the full responsibility for it, especially in front of all those people (including a national broadcast) openly showed a lot of guts and certainly a lot of heart, and to open up about needing to have his Dad close for support was courageous indeed. He obviously needs his family, and I don't blame him. I think we'll see a pleasant change with his Dad moving down here to support him next year.

Good on you, Dustin. Onwards and upwards from here.

(PS if you're not going to sack Ralph Carr AT LEAST sack your hairdresser! Woeful.)

 

[No_LeFt_FoOt]

What I want to know is will the club pay for his old man to relocate & living expenses to come to Melbourne rent free?

 

[TiggerMan22]

What I want to know is will the club pay for his old man to relocate & living expenses to come to Melbourne rent free?

Unlikely, he would probably be saving money coming here.

 

[mcuzzy]

I can do public speaking...but if I don't know what I'm going to say...then I get very nervous

 

[Bazzar]

Painful speech dusty. Something isn't right.

FFS get over him.

 

[Harmichael]

Gone.

 

[tropicaltiger]

Ummmm Appreciate what you've done for me, and i appreciate what you done for me, and i appreciate what you done for me, i also appreciate what you've done for me and i appreciate what you have all done for me!


Nah he seemed really uncomfortable but he did ok! paid tribute to Ralph Carr which everyone boo'd, said it was his decision as he wanted to move closer to his dad for support, his dad is moving to Melbourne next year.

He said Richmond is his home and he loves the players..

dusty dosent need to say too much just tow the club policy and keep out of trouble off field and let his footy do all the talkin, my congrats go to him he is a bloody star and to jacko and troy as well

 

[TiggerMan22]

We actually finally got the truth. He couldn't decide between his moving closer to his Dad and playing for Richmond, so people saying he betrayed us and they won't forgive him can finally stop.

 

[rado]

Painful speech dusty. Something isn't right.

Give it a rest mate. Everyone knows dusty is a shy character normally and to stand up infront of 1500 people and talk showed great courage. Was obvious he was very nervous I thought he did well. Some people need to get over their hatred for him that was driven by the media recently because he is just a young kid who loves playing footy and from what I can see clearly loves the Richmond football club. He has given all Richmond supporters great pleasure over the last few years and will continue to do so for many more years to come, the least you could do is support him.

 

[Spagman]

Have Essendon even appointed a senior coach for next year? The role calls for someone alive and breathing to stand upright for a year. Could have been that.

Shit, I'm over qualified. I won't waste my time then.

 

[prodigy]

You could just tell by his long exhales throughout the speech that he was beyond nervous. I have so much respect for him, he didn't have to own up to anything, 90% of supporters were welcoming him back with open arms. But he made the decision to try and win over the other 10% by being as raw and as honest as possible. It speaks for the guys character and how much approval by the club and the fans means to him. With his dad moving down to Melbourne, there is no doubt that Dustin Martin will be a one club player and I couldn't be happier about it.

 

[Spagman]

It's always been obvious about how shy he is. He appears to be very introverted and I guarantee you that he only opens up around people that he completely trusts and feels comfortable around.

Shame that Dan Connors is one of those from what I hear though.

Still, great to see him re-sign. It's up to the fans now to get behind him and ensure he doesn't regret it. Don't be arseholes.

 

[bigstyletiger]

Thought Dusty's effort was commendable. Didn't shirk the issue. Fair enough wanting to be close to family. He's obviously a kid who needs plenty of support by those close to him. Time to get back on board and give him the same support we give to all the other Tigers. If he can grow as a person he will be well on his way to going down as a significant player in Tiger history. Congrats to him on his second placing and to Jacko, another former whipping boy, on his totally well deserved Jack Dyer medal!

 

[RECORDS!]

Oh I will tell you but just cant till after the BnF. I promised my source that.

Now if the mention of a source offends any of my knockers, go eat a ham cheese and tomato sandwich.

Alright Tiger71, the count is over, what happened over the weekend ?

 

[tropicaltiger]

Painful speech dusty. Something isn't right.

yeah your right, he spoke like a young man who's a bit nervous and having to deal with fame, fortune and pressure and expectations was a bit edgey, its not everyday a 22 kid signs a million dollar contract after getting so much erratic advice so maybe you should cut the crap and stop trying to be an internet bully behind his back.

 

[djspank]

Very proud of the lad for that speech, he took a lot of ownership and manned up admitting it was his idea to go to GWS to be closer to his dad...that takes balls. That speech is probably the toughest thing he has ever done. Welcome back Dusty!

 

[Greggy]

Most people would prefer being in the casket than reading the eulogy!

 

[TerraTiger]

Give the kid a break. It's well publicised that he feels uncomfortable doing any sort of media work, so standing up there in front of 1,550 people after coming second in our b&f AND after the events of the last two weeks would have made him extremely nervous. It was obvious it was almost painful for him judging by his body language.

Kudos to him firstly for toughing it out up there, for a kid brought up in a tough-as-nails environment you could see he was struggling not to tear up in front of everyone.

Secondly I commend how honest and open he was when he spoke about going up to have a look at GWS. I don't doubt him anymore - that was about as raw as you'll get from anyone. To take the full responsibility for it, especially in front of all those people (including a national broadcast) openly showed a lot of guts and certainly a lot of heart, and to open up about needing to have his Dad close for support was courageous indeed. He obviously needs his family, and I don't blame him. I think we'll see a pleasant change with his Dad moving down here to support him next year.

Good on you, Dustin. Onwards and upwards from here.

(PS if you're not going to sack Ralph Carr AT LEAST sack your hairdresser! Woeful.)

Huge Like.
Well said - spot on. Great post.

 

[Bazzar]

Give the kid a break......

Terrific post

 

[Riskingheadandshin]

Give the kid a break. It's well publicised that he feels uncomfortable doing any sort of media work, so standing up there in front of 1,550 people after coming second in our b&f AND after the events of the last two weeks would have made him extremely nervous. It was obvious it was almost painful for him judging by his body language.

Kudos to him firstly for toughing it out up there, for a kid brought up in a tough-as-nails environment you could see he was struggling not to tear up in front of everyone.

Secondly I commend how honest and open he was when he spoke about going up to have a look at GWS. I don't doubt him anymore - that was about as raw as you'll get from anyone. To take the full responsibility for it, especially in front of all those people (including a national broadcast) openly showed a lot of guts and certainly a lot of heart, and to open up about needing to have his Dad close for support was courageous indeed. He obviously needs his family, and I don't blame him. I think we'll see a pleasant change with his Dad moving down here to support him next year.

Good on you, Dustin. Onwards and upwards from here.

(PS if you're not going to sack Ralph Carr AT LEAST sack your hairdresser! Woeful.)

Very well said.

 

[Straya]

Sounds like Carr spin to me. But we'll never know.

 

[tigs2010]

I actually enjoyed the speech.

 

[tigs2010]

Unlikely, he would probably be saving money coming here.

Said no one ever*












*except the Sydney Football Club.

 

[Dragonss]

Straight swap. Dan Connors to Sydney and never be seen again and Shane Martin to Melbourne. Shane Martin > Dan Connors

 

[madethegrade]

is there a video of the JDM floating around anywhere?