His obligations are to perform for his club. Not be “the face” for media outlets, regardless of where the money comes from.Robbo - https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...n/news-story/7f1eb2a7742bfd0b3b495c07316bcfaa
The footy world was delighted to see Dustin Martin back, but his return wasn’t perfect.
DISLIKES
1. Dusty no-go
While Gillon and Co are in the States entertaining TV rights offers from global media giants – the most recent publicly disclosed deal was worth $2.5 billion – it’s ironic that the most fascinating name in football won’t talk to the media. Can you imagine the Yank TV execs (their brethren demand NBA players play on Christmas Day, mind you) being told they’ll need to cough up $3 billion for the rights but by the way the game’s best player won’t talk to you when you need him to? That’s what happened with Fox Footy on Saturday. The station contacted Richmond last week and said they’d like to talk to Martin before or after the game. The Tigers warned Fox that Martin wouldn’t talk. On the day, Martin was approached by Sarah Jones on the ground post-siren, where Martin waved her off, and then Nick Riewoldt, a mate of Martin’s, went down to Tigers rooms post-match, where he asked a Tigers media person to ask Martin for two minutes to answer two Dorothy Dixers. Like, what was it like to be back? Any message for the fans? It’s not known if said media person even asked Martin. It’s a funny world. The AFL is asking for billions and will get it, the players will ask for a billion in salaries and will get it – both paid by the TV rights – and yet Fox Footy asks for a minute and they get told no. You can understand why Martin would avoid a lengthy sit-down interview, but once you step on the ground, you can’t pick and choose. There are obligations to the broadcaster and to the game.
His onfield performance draw the fans, not replying to some inane questions from a couple of media poonces.
I hope Dusty says “you want some of my time for a media performance, see my manager and pay an appearance fee “
Anyway Blobbo, Happy Hour has started, go put some froth on your nose.