Probably should be on the rumour board but from what I am hearing from two different sources he is Sydney bound.
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Dustin Martin
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Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
As much as I love the Tiger King I'd rather he walk away from the game, than see him running around for the Swans.
The added concern is his great mate in Cotch might not be playing next year either and his older mates are starting to leave him at Punt road.
If he goes to Sydney (no doubt with the assistance of the AFL) I will nigh on give the game away,.
Given what he has done for our club, I think he has earned the right to do what he wants......regardless!
There is nothing else to prove , or achieve on the football field, and he certainly doesn’t need the money.
However, there is one thing left that I think may be a reason to stay ..... I think Dusty would like to walk away from the game with all his accolades, and wealth with the mantle of being a ONE CLUB player!!! A true Richmond Man
There is nothing else to prove , or achieve on the football field, and he certainly doesn’t need the money.
However, there is one thing left that I think may be a reason to stay ..... I think Dusty would like to walk away from the game with all his accolades, and wealth with the mantle of being a ONE CLUB player!!! A true Richmond Man
He can go where he wants. He will only ever be a marketing bonus for any other club. He is a Tiger immortal and will forever be a Richmond man.
Up to a point. If he does leave, we shouldn't bend over at the trade table out of the goodness of our hearts. No one is bigger than the club.
But Dusty has always been a private person - it’s not like his contract is up.
I am happy that there is not much noise around him at the moment.
It’s not so much bending over at the trade table, it’s more that we have the right to demand that anyone who does want him play most, if not all, of his salary. That would be the biggest obstacle to him going anywhere else.
I'd love for Dusty to retire a one club superstar. But after all he has done for the RFC and all us Tigermaniacs I also want what is best for Dusty.
Yes, but what is best for Dusty is another 2 x premierships with Richmond
Question is though. What is a 31 year old 50% Dusty worth on the open market????
Obviously don't want Dusty to leave n play elsewhere, but there's realistically bugger all more that he can achieve status n performance wise at Tigerland.
To me he's playing at about half usual rat power, doubt it's a physical issue more mind set n focus. Is there more value to a new club, us and of course Dusty by having a new club refresh. Possible win - win - win scenario. Or do we hang onto Dusty at all costs, price him out of the trade market n hang onto an unfocused possibly disgruntled Dusty just because.
As CTT mentioned above, if he leaves for the Swans, they should be paying his entire salary. The cap space if he leaves will likely be more valuable than the draft pick we receive.
