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Training For 2023
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I can't unsee it now, so many boot carriers
And then bloody Short ups the ante that has him carrying TWO PAIRS!!!
I'm changing the number on my duffel coat ASAP!
That picture of the great man has put a spring in my step for the rest of today......love the *smile* eating grin on the Baker Boy too!He's back smiling, great to see
And then bloody Short ups the ante that has him carrying TWO PAIRS!!!
I'm changing the number on my duffle coat ASAP!
I know how I'm rocking up to game one at the G next year, wearing my work boots and carrying my casual shoes!!
Who needs a bag when you can walk around with extra shoes - You can put your keys, wallet, mobile phone all inside the boots. Up there for thinking man!!
Sly attempt to throw the footy into someone's nuts by the King at the end. Always a classic.
From Juniors look back too, it seems it may have led to a man down scenario occurring. If only Caesar was there to give us our lowdown..........................................Sly attempt to throw the footy into someone's nuts by the King at the end. Always a classic.
Something similar probably happened around this pic, Bak's is absolutely luvving whatever happened, lolSly attempt to throw the footy into someone's nuts by the King at the end. Always a classic.
Duz smiling is enough to pump up the team. Have a look at little Bakes pesty grin.Something similar probably happened around this pic, Bak's is absolutely luvving whatever happened, lol
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Jack does look slim this preseason - trying to get the most mobility he can get by taking off some bulk perhaps?Something similar probably happened around this pic, Bak's is absolutely luvving whatever happened, lol
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JR8 doesn't seem too impressed in that angle. Looks like Dusty snapped his undies or somethingSomething similar probably happened around this pic, Bak's is absolutely luvving whatever happened, lol
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But it's all in the viewers perception. I'm sure Sam McClure sees this photo and thinks "Dusty looks disengaged. Looks like he doesn't want to be there. Must be about to sign with <Insert Interstate Club name>"
RICHMOND boss Brendon Gale expects to see superstar Dustin Martin back at his brilliant best next year as the Tigers seek to atone for an "uncharacteristic" campaign.
Martin managed just nine games last season as an inconsistent Richmond clawed its way into the finals, only to be eliminated in week one.
The Tigers have loaded up again for 2023, with the acquisition of boom recruits Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper laying bare their premiership ambition.
And a fit-again Martin is crucial to the plan.
The 31-year-old joined his teammates for pre-season training at Punt Road on Monday, eager to build a strong platform over summer.
"He's an impeccably well prepared athlete," Richmond CEO Gale said.
Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt at Richmond training on December 5, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos
"A lot of people probably wouldn't get that impression, but he is. He's really finely tuned and he's really, really proud.
"He's played at a very, very high level for a long time and that's not going to continue forever, but he's still got a very, very important role to play at our football club.
"He's well supported and we expect him to respond this year."
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Martin has been through a turbulent 18 months on and off the field.
His father Shane died last December and the superstar went through a lengthy rehabilitation from a lacerated kidney, which ended his 2021 season early.
Martin spent six weeks' personal leave away from Richmond early last season and missed another seven games while sidelined by hamstring injuries at the end of the home and away campaign.
Richmond's Dustin Martin sits on the bench against West Coast in R16, 2022. Picture: Getty Images
Post-season speculation the Tigers' talisman would leave the club with two years left on his contract was ultimately put to bed.
"He had a really tough year, coming back from a fairly significant injury to start with, and the tragic loss of his father," Gale said.
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"He's been training pretty hard, he's been away up north, and he's been doing a fair bit of boxing away from the club.
"He's a proud athlete and he's a proud man and he'll look forward to getting back in the swing of things, that's for sure."
Gale also said coach Damien Hardwick has a fire in his belly for 2023 after the heartbreaking elimination final defeat to Brisbane in September.
Damien Hardwick during the 2022 elimination final between Richmond and Brisbane. Picture: AFL Photos
Richmond won its last four home and away games to secure a top-eight spot but was knocked out in a pulsating two-point loss at the Gabba.
"(Hardwick) probably wasn't that enthusiastic about the way we finished up last year," Gale said.
"It was an uncharacteristic year and we're looking forward to atone."
Hardwick is overseas on a holiday and study tour but will return in the coming weeks.
Martin managed just nine games last season as an inconsistent Richmond clawed its way into the finals, only to be eliminated in week one.
The Tigers have loaded up again for 2023, with the acquisition of boom recruits Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper laying bare their premiership ambition.
And a fit-again Martin is crucial to the plan.
The 31-year-old joined his teammates for pre-season training at Punt Road on Monday, eager to build a strong platform over summer.
"He's an impeccably well prepared athlete," Richmond CEO Gale said.
Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt at Richmond training on December 5, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos
"A lot of people probably wouldn't get that impression, but he is. He's really finely tuned and he's really, really proud.
"He's played at a very, very high level for a long time and that's not going to continue forever, but he's still got a very, very important role to play at our football club.
"He's well supported and we expect him to respond this year."
INS AND OUTS Every club's full list changes ahead of 2023
Martin has been through a turbulent 18 months on and off the field.
His father Shane died last December and the superstar went through a lengthy rehabilitation from a lacerated kidney, which ended his 2021 season early.
Martin spent six weeks' personal leave away from Richmond early last season and missed another seven games while sidelined by hamstring injuries at the end of the home and away campaign.
Richmond's Dustin Martin sits on the bench against West Coast in R16, 2022. Picture: Getty Images
Post-season speculation the Tigers' talisman would leave the club with two years left on his contract was ultimately put to bed.
"He had a really tough year, coming back from a fairly significant injury to start with, and the tragic loss of his father," Gale said.
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"He's been training pretty hard, he's been away up north, and he's been doing a fair bit of boxing away from the club.
"He's a proud athlete and he's a proud man and he'll look forward to getting back in the swing of things, that's for sure."
Gale also said coach Damien Hardwick has a fire in his belly for 2023 after the heartbreaking elimination final defeat to Brisbane in September.
Damien Hardwick during the 2022 elimination final between Richmond and Brisbane. Picture: AFL Photos
Richmond won its last four home and away games to secure a top-eight spot but was knocked out in a pulsating two-point loss at the Gabba.
"(Hardwick) probably wasn't that enthusiastic about the way we finished up last year," Gale said.
"It was an uncharacteristic year and we're looking forward to atone."
Hardwick is overseas on a holiday and study tour but will return in the coming weeks.
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