The initial separation imposed by Dutton’s laws were bad but that was made much, much worse in the past two years with border lockdowns imposed by Ardern and Andrews. The strain on people’s mental health has been massive. So sad about Shane and sadly there are many more similar cases.Yeah, going by the most information so far showing on news.com.au, he stated that he suffered from depression and desperately missed seeing his 3 sons and 2 step-daughters living in Australia. I think we all know who's fault this becomes.
Agree. Worse thing he could do right now is give the game away. Having something to focus on is the most important thing in such a situation.Horrible for Dusty, I feel for him.
Understand the notion that he could retire, but I feel that training and playing will provide the structure he has always needed.
Dusty will keep playing for numerous reasons, including that his dad loved him playing Afl.
Sincerest condolences to Dusty and whole Martin family. Losing a parent is a milestone in anyone's life, especially for a son who was close to their father.
Hopefully Dusty can eventually come to terms with this and re-focus the remainder of his career and dedicate it to the memory of his dad, whom I'm certain was intensely proud of his son.
Talk of premature retirement very rash. As he said when he was drafted, "I was born to play this game." Not sure what Dusty would do with himself and could go astray perhaps. No doubt the club, players and Tiger Army will get around him.
Losing a parent ( father ) young can have an effort of your life.I reckon Dustin needs to keep playing to keep some certainty in his life, losing a parent is a difficult milestone in one's life but it shouldn't happen when you are so young.
Condolences to Shane Martin's family and friends.
DS
Watching how dusty has faced adversity throughout his career , I’d suggest quitting would be the last thing he’d do . No doubt he’ll need time and space , his teammates and the structure of footy will be an important part of staying on the rails . Good luck dusty , take your time mateYeah, going by the most information so far showing on news.com.au, he stated that he suffered from depression and desperately missed seeing his 3 sons and 2 step-daughters living in Australia. I think we all know who's fault this becomes.
We can't control Dusty's life, but hopefully he can continue with us and not go down the road that Mark Mercuri of Essendon did nearly 20 years ago when his brother committed suicide.