Universal Love Martin Retirement

[STRUGGLETOWN EST1885]

 

[GoTigers2015]

Dusty snubbing AFLX when being named as one of team captains should be included in his accolades.

 

[TJTIGER]

Thankyou Dusty, doesn’t really cut it… just incredible member of our Premiership team. Has bought so much joy to AFL but particularly us Tigers. Go well & enjoy all that you do post Footy!!!

 

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[Cleansweep17]

Yep… and what happened when our much loved Richo retired? Who waltzed in? And wow what a time we had!
Now it’s his turn to swing the door open for the next GOAT!!

True, I have a massive Smillie on my face just thinking about it.

 

[Nostradumbass]

Embarrassing for Schwarz, he gambled and lost, again. Dumb campaigner.

 

[JackNah_8]

I like Gale's reply to the reporter's question as to whether Hardwick will play a part in Martin's retirement send off.

"he is coaching Gold Coast" haha

 

[JackNah_8]

Embarrassing for Schwarz, he gambled and lost, again. Dumb campaigner.

dont know why he bothered running with the story without confirming reports or waiting

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

A farewell match would have been nice.....

A few words would also have been nice.

 

[Deleted 190824218284]

Even though I knew it was coming, it still hurts deeply. Dusty is, was, and always will be the GOAT and King of Punt Road.

Thank you for all the memories, Dustin. I hope you enjoy retirement.

 

[natooo]

Had to come to an end one day but shattered hearing the news. Dusty was a freak of a player and amazing to be able to witness him in person so many times

 

[Mudhoney]

A few words would also have been nice.

Nah. He hated public speaking, why put him through it. His actions did all the talking. Enjoy the rest of your life Dusty knowing how many people you made happy. Owes us nothing!

 

[Hoos]

Even though we all saw it coming (apart from those who believe the media's Dusty to Gold Coast bullshit), it's hit me a lot harder than I thought it would.

Greatest Tiger player I've seen.
Greatest player I've seen. Period.
Most selfless player I've seen.

Watching the great man's career has been an honour and a privilege and there is no way any words can do justice to the enjoyment and sheer ecstasy that his freakish and imperious performances have given me.

Thank you champ.

And to the media, go f**k yourselves you pathetic, lying, dickless wonders.

To the Richmond members/supporters who are older than I am (55), I didn't see Hart play and only caught the tail end of KB (1977-83). So, Dusty’s THE man.

 

[sandeano]

Even though we all saw it coming (apart from those who believe the media's Dusty to Gold Coast bullshit), it's hit me a lot harder than I thought it would.

Greatest Tiger player I've seen.
Greatest player I've seen. Period.
Most selfless player I've seen.

Watching the great man's career has been an honour and a privilege and there is no way any words can do justice to the enjoyment and sheer ecstasy that his freakish and imperious performances have given me.

Thank you champ.

And to the media, go f**k yourselves you pathetic, lying, dickless wonders.

To the Richmond members/supporters who are older than I am (55), I didn't see Hart play and only caught the tail end of KB (1977-83). So, Dusty’s THE man.

Same age as you mate ('Ol 55) and fully concur with every word.

 

[captain blood 17]

Pretty sure i’m just gonna do a Dusty binge this weekend.

 

[tigers12]

Dusty brought a lot of great memories in my life that nothing could ever top
The greatest tiger I have ever seen wear the yellow and black and will never be forgotten

Farewell on your next journey and may you never go near fold coast

 

[Lunchtime]

Players to win the Brownlow& Norm Smithin Career

Dustin Martin (4)
Brownlow: 2017
Norm Smith: 2017, 2019 & 2020

Chris Judd (3)
Brownlow: 2004 & 2010
Norm Smith: 2005

Greg Williams (3)
Brownlow: 1986 & 1994
Norm Smith: 1995

Jimmy Bartel (2)
Brownlow: 2007
Norm Smith: 2011

Simon Black (2)
Brownlow: 2002
Norm Smith: 2003

Nathan Buckley (2)
Brownlow: 2003
Norm Smith: 2002

James Hird (2)
Brownlow: 1996
Norm Smith: 2000

Martin - the only player to win both medals in the same year - 2017

 

[Cleansweep17]

Players to win the Brownlow& Norm Smithin Career

Dustin Martin (4)
Brownlow: 2017
Norm Smith: 2017, 2019 & 2020

Chris Judd (3)
Brownlow: 2004 & 2010
Norm Smith: 2005

Greg Williams (3)
Brownlow: 1986 & 1994
Norm Smith: 1995

Jimmy Bartel (2)
Brownlow: 2007
Norm Smith: 2011

Simon Black (2)
Brownlow: 2002
Norm Smith: 2003

Nathan Buckley (2)
Brownlow: 2003
Norm Smith: 2002

James Hird (2)
Brownlow: 1996
Norm Smith: 2000

Martin - the only player to win both medals in the same year - 2017

Terrible I’d trade them all in for Gold Coast Best & Fairests and AAs

 

[Lunchtime]

Terrible I’d trade them all in for Gold Coast Best & Fairests and AAs

As good as Ablett was and we all know that he was a GOAT....he doesn't have a Norm Smith medal to his name.

Really he should of stayed at Geelong, his Finals record/reputation could of been further enhanced, not winning Best & Fairest's at Gold Coast in their early years when he was well and truly the Big Fish in a small pond.

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

This is a genuine question and I'm not looking to get into arguments, but why are people so sure that Dusty won't go to the Gold Coast?

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

As good as Ablett was and we all know that he was a GOAT....he doesn't have a Norm Smith medal to his name.

Really he should of stayed at Geelong, his Finals record/reputation could of been further enhanced, not winning Best & Fairest's at Gold Coast in their early years when he was well and truly the Big Fish in a small pond.

Yep he sold out for sure....

 

[Karp3_dm]

Pretty sure i’m just gonna do a Dusty binge this weekend.

Come city, my shout for rack

 

[Cleansweep17]

As good as Ablett was and we all know that he was a GOAT....he doesn't have a Norm Smith medal to his name.

Really he should of stayed at Geelong, his Finals record/reputation could of been further enhanced, not winning Best & Fairest's at Gold Coast in their early years when he was well and truly the Big Fish in a small pond.

I stand by the opinion that Dusty is the sliding doors moment of GAJ.

Instead of going to GC/North for money and H&A awards he stayed and became a 1 club player with more flags and finals awards. That’s what makes him a bigger Legend.

Dusty would not be considered as great as he is now if he went to North to rot. Doubt he’d even be considered as good as L Neale.

 

[RFCGloryJC]

Disappointing Hawkins announced his retirement the same day.
What a Geelong stuff up.
Tom Morris says Dustin is the greatest grand final player of all time.
The final game will be versus GC in the final round, so turn up.

 

[voorhees]

well, tip on in for a quick youtube Dusty minute or 2.
next thing you know...1 hour's gone by and there are tears running down your face.
There will be others.. but never another quite so special.