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Dustin Martin
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Great decision.
Thank You 4 all the joy u gave me/us.
Legend.
Enjoy putting the feet up.
Greatest accolade I can come up with is this: Without you we don't break the drought!
I don't think that is hyperbole.
Etched in history.
4 4 4 4
Ps.
To Vol Corn Hole:
Now he has checked out, you git!
Thank You 4 all the joy u gave me/us.
Legend.
Enjoy putting the feet up.
Greatest accolade I can come up with is this: Without you we don't break the drought!
I don't think that is hyperbole.
Etched in history.
4 4 4 4
Ps.
To Vol Corn Hole:
Now he has checked out, you git!
Thanks for the wonderful memories Dusty and hoping retirement is just as wonderful and fruitful as your playing career.
Felt it was coming, but too raw now to comprehend it.
I won't get to scream Dusty again when he kicks the goal.
I'll treasure every memory of his career. Brought so much joy.
Thanks Dusty the Legend.
I won't get to scream Dusty again when he kicks the goal.
I'll treasure every memory of his career. Brought so much joy.
Thanks Dusty the Legend.
RICHMOND CHAMPION DUSTIN MARTIN'S DECORATED CAREER
* Born: 26 June, 1991
* Junior club: Castlemaine/Bendigo U18
* Drafted: To Richmond at No.3 at the 2009 national draft
* AFL debut: Round 1, 2010 v Carlton at the MCG
* AFL games: 302 (163-4-135), winning percentage 54.64 per cent; just the 104th player and seventh Tiger to reach 300 VFL/AFL games
* AFL goals: 338
* Career averages: 24.2 disposals, 1.1 goals, 4.7 inside-50s, 3.8 clearances
* Brownlow votes: 212, eighth all-time (as of end of 2023 season)
* Top Brownlow Medal finish: Winner (2017 - 36 votes, equal-highest individual tally)
* Honours: Three-time premiership player (2017, 2019, 2020), three-time Norm Smith Medallist (2017, 2019, 2020), 2017 AFL Players Association MVP (Leigh Matthews Trophy), 2017 AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year, three-time Gary Ayres Award winner as best player in finals (2017, 2019, 2020), four-time All-Australian (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020), two-time Richmond best and fairest winner (2016, 2017), AFL Rising Star nominee (2010)
* AFL grand finals: Three (W3)
- 2017 (W): 29 disposals, 22 contested possessions, two goals and six clearances against Adelaide
- 2019 (W): 22 disposals, four goals and two goal assists against GWS
- 2020 (W): 21 disposals and four goals against Geelong.
* Born: 26 June, 1991
* Junior club: Castlemaine/Bendigo U18
* Drafted: To Richmond at No.3 at the 2009 national draft
* AFL debut: Round 1, 2010 v Carlton at the MCG
* AFL games: 302 (163-4-135), winning percentage 54.64 per cent; just the 104th player and seventh Tiger to reach 300 VFL/AFL games
* AFL goals: 338
* Career averages: 24.2 disposals, 1.1 goals, 4.7 inside-50s, 3.8 clearances
* Brownlow votes: 212, eighth all-time (as of end of 2023 season)
* Top Brownlow Medal finish: Winner (2017 - 36 votes, equal-highest individual tally)
* Honours: Three-time premiership player (2017, 2019, 2020), three-time Norm Smith Medallist (2017, 2019, 2020), 2017 AFL Players Association MVP (Leigh Matthews Trophy), 2017 AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year, three-time Gary Ayres Award winner as best player in finals (2017, 2019, 2020), four-time All-Australian (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020), two-time Richmond best and fairest winner (2016, 2017), AFL Rising Star nominee (2010)
* AFL grand finals: Three (W3)
- 2017 (W): 29 disposals, 22 contested possessions, two goals and six clearances against Adelaide
- 2019 (W): 22 disposals, four goals and two goal assists against GWS
- 2020 (W): 21 disposals and four goals against Geelong.
Aah, I think it was the correct decision, his body was clearly letting him down.
Dustin Martin is clearly a legend of the game, there needs to be no discussion of this, his achievements are stellar.
But there are 2 things which stand out:
Few have the ability to turn games as one player on the ground. Dustin had this ability in spades, and knew how to use it in the biggest games and the most important moments. Unstoppable when we needed a boost. Turned it on in Grand Finals and other finals. What a player.
Never succumbed to the pressure from the media. His retirement sums up his career: no farewell game, no press conference. I'm sure some in the media will now start claiming that Richmond supporters are disappointed about this, but we don't give a *smile*. Dustin Martin left all that he wanted to say on the football field and with those he was close to. I hope he has a wonderful life outside of football but I feel no need to know about it, it is his decision what he makes public. and the media can go jump.
Just as an aside - we can't retire number 4, we have never won a flag without number 4 playing in the Grand Final, just need to find the next player who deserves Royce's, Geoff's and Dusty's number (they are the ones I can remember).
DS
Dustin Martin is clearly a legend of the game, there needs to be no discussion of this, his achievements are stellar.
But there are 2 things which stand out:
Few have the ability to turn games as one player on the ground. Dustin had this ability in spades, and knew how to use it in the biggest games and the most important moments. Unstoppable when we needed a boost. Turned it on in Grand Finals and other finals. What a player.
Never succumbed to the pressure from the media. His retirement sums up his career: no farewell game, no press conference. I'm sure some in the media will now start claiming that Richmond supporters are disappointed about this, but we don't give a *smile*. Dustin Martin left all that he wanted to say on the football field and with those he was close to. I hope he has a wonderful life outside of football but I feel no need to know about it, it is his decision what he makes public. and the media can go jump.
Just as an aside - we can't retire number 4, we have never won a flag without number 4 playing in the Grand Final, just need to find the next player who deserves Royce's, Geoff's and Dusty's number (they are the ones I can remember).
DS
*smile*.....just heard the news now. Bloody hell Duz what are you doing to me.....lump in the throat stuff.
Well done legend. That #4 should be rested for years IMO.
Well done legend. That #4 should be rested for years IMO.
I was there 2020 at the Gabba. Kicked the 4th goal about 30m from me, have it on phone vid.
As its flying through all I could say over and over again was OH MY GOD OH MY GOD I knew it was greatest goal of all time nothing will ever move me on that.
C ya Dustbag.
As its flying through all I could say over and over again was OH MY GOD OH MY GOD I knew it was greatest goal of all time nothing will ever move me on that.
C ya Dustbag.
The greatest impact player I have seen. My 14 year old son’s idol most of his life (made it easy to convince him to be Tigers). And the bloke that would keep Chris Scott still waking in a cold sweat with what he did to Geelong in 3 finals.
An absolute pleasure to be watch you and cheer for you. I hope he finds a way to stay connected to the Tigers as us supporters.
An absolute pleasure to be watch you and cheer for you. I hope he finds a way to stay connected to the Tigers as us supporters.
That was the moment in the game that broke the game open. Geelong heading into attack with the possibility of closing to 5 points if they goal. Dusty turns Stewart inside out and wins the contest - beautiful kick to Jack who spots Dion at the top of the square on his own and baaaannnng…. We never looked back from that point.
Sad day, but the right decision.
1 thing that just doesnt sit right tho is just the 2 Richmond Best and Fairests. I reckon he has been judged pretty harshly.
But I am sure that wont bother him.
It is a pity he wont play 1 more time, but the opportunity to farewell him at the G in a few weeks with be immense.
1 thing that just doesnt sit right tho is just the 2 Richmond Best and Fairests. I reckon he has been judged pretty harshly.
But I am sure that wont bother him.
It is a pity he wont play 1 more time, but the opportunity to farewell him at the G in a few weeks with be immense.
Bloody hell. How's that for a report!!!Richmond superstar Dustin Martin retires after 302 AFL games
After 302 AFL games, three premierships, three Norm Smith Medals and a Brownlow, Richmond superstar Dustin Martin has called time on his playing career.
Mark Robinson
August 6, 2024 - 10:48AM
News Sport Network
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/.../331cf24f8995ba34a450eb50108219b8#share-tools
Dustin Martin has announced his retirement.
The Richmond champion and three-time Norm Smith medallist told his teammates at Punt Rd this morning.
The 33 year old played 302 games for Richmond after being the third selection in the 2009 draft, including 13 matches this year.
He played his 300th game in front of 92,311 at the MCG against Hawthorn in round 14, kicking the opening goal of the game.
Dustin Martin is chaired off after game 300. Picture: Michael Klein
“It is hard to put into words what the Richmond Football Club means to me, I love this place so much,” Martin said.
“I will be forever grateful for the love and the support I have received from the people here.
“To my teammates, the brotherhood that we all share is what I value most as well as the bond with the staff and coaches… thank you to all of you.
“To my family and friends thank you for your unconditional love and support.
“To the Tiger Army, I have always felt so loved and supported throughout my career and for that I will be forever grateful. The memories that we have created together will live with me forever. Thank you.”
Martin celebrates during the 2019 grand final. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge
Watch Dustin Martin's journey to 300 games in pictures.
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Dustin Martin 300 games in pictures
Tigers chief executive Brendon Gale said it’s hard to put into words the contribution Martin has made to the club and legacy he will leave at Punt Rd.
“So much has been said about Dustin’s impact on our club and the competition, but more than anything, and put simply, I think it is the joy that he gave the Tiger Army and those around him that might mean the most,” Gale said.
“Three premierships and best on ground in each of them will always be his legend, and rightly, it, along with his unique aura, will be what he is best remembered for.
“But I think Dustin would be most proud of what he was able to achieve playing for a team… for our team – and the magnificent role he was able to play within that system, which let him be every bit the footballing genius that he was always destined to be.
“That genius was most evident when the stakes were at their highest, when the crowd was at its loudest, when all eyes were on him, and when the moments needed a hero.
“Dustin did it his way, and we are all just so lucky to have been Richmond people during his era of dominance. So, all I can say on behalf of everyone associated with our great club is thank you to an icon. To our icon.”
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AFL Grand Final 2020: Dusty steals the show with a minute left
Dustin Martin capped off a freakish best-on-ground-performance with his fourth goal as the Tigers ramped up their celebrations after a hard fought 31-point win.
WHAT DO YOU MOST ADMIRE ABOUT DUSTIN MARTIN?
Jason Dunstall: The ability to inspire those around him. To handle the moment and to make that moment his.
Brendon Gale: His strength and composure allows him to see a range of options, pick the best one and bring players into the game. He makes players and teams better. To me that is his most enduring attribute and it has been consistently displayed in the biggest games on the biggest stages.
John Longmire: If not the best, close to the best, one-v-one player I’ve seen. If an opponent was able to get a neutral result out of any contest, we’d celebrate like it was the biggest win of the day. Unstoppable when on.
Mick Malthouse: Never seen him complain or question an umpire’s decision or a poor delivery from a teammate. He just gets on with it and quietly celebrates a teammate’s success.
Wayne Carey: Champion. Match winner not an accumulator.
Mark Williams: He is humble, caring, driven and once in the Family ALWAYS in the Family.
James Hird: His greatest qualities are his power and poise under pressure and his ability to perform in big games. His connection with Richmond fans is as strong as any player I’ve seen with a group of supporters.
Chris Scott: The obvious answer is how good he was in the big games and in the big moments. I admire that, but the bit I like most is that he seemed to do it on his terms. He was the best player in the game when players were expected to give more of their private lives. He resisted.
Tony Shaw: No player in AFL/VFL history has performed on the biggest stage as Dusty has. To achieve what he has in a very unconventional manner has been both refreshing and intriguing. Welcome to the 300 club.
Gill McLachlan: Maybe the greatest clutch player ever, who was consistently a gentle, polite man who I liked very much.
Shane Crawford: What a player – SUPERSTAR. Dusty’s been an absolute joy to watch. He has to be the best big-game player to have played. His Brownlow year, 2017, was the highest level of performance I’ve seen from a player week-in, week-out, not to mention the grand finals. Go easy on my Hawks this week, please Dusty. Well played.
Tony Lockett: One of the best I’ve seen. Great to watch.
Mark Thompson: Dusty has the ability very few men can perform and that is to blow the game apart for a period of time, where the opposition can’t stop him winning crucial contests and apply scoreboard pressure. Once or twice could be luck but Dustin has performed this on too many occasions for it to be luck. He’s been great for Richmond and great for the AFL but not so good for opposition coaches or the poor buggers who had to play on him when he turned it on.
Stephen Silvagni: His ability to perform at the highest level consistently and more importantly to do it on the days that matters most. Three premierships and three Norm Smith Medals says it all.
Ross Lyon: He is the greatest grand final performer of the modern era. Delivered acts of power and skill under the fiercest heat in big moments to help propel his team to greatness. Withstanding that, he is one of the most humble and caring players I have encountered off the field.
Chris Judd: The thing I admire most about him is his ability to internalise pressure and produce in big moments. Best big game/moment player I’ve seen.
Mark Ricciuto: Our whole family loves Dusty. The way he plays, his fend-offs, his goals, his performance in big games, and we like him because he is quiet and just lets his footy do the talking. My boys have his haircut. Rocco even barracked for Richmond and had the No.4 on his back and to top it off we named our cat Dusty!
Greg Williams: The kid from Castlemaine. I didn’t think he would be a star, he had too many tattoos for my liking. But how wrong I was. The fend, great kick, kicked huge goals when needed. And he was a great mark one-v-one. Dusty only won one Brownlow, and with 36 votes. Wow! Oh, I nearly forgot, a three-time Norm Smith medallist. Get your head around that. Impossible, but not for Martin.
Kevin Bartlett: Dustin’s ability to play well in big games makes him a modern-day great. He played a major role in lifting the spirits of the Tiger army, winning premierships after a 37- year drought. That brought enormous enjoyment to fans. Three hundred games is a wonderful milestone for a wonderfully dedicated player achieving excellence.
Ken Hinkley: There’s nothing better than watching big-game players and Dusty is as good a big-game player we have seen. Three Norm Smiths … no need to say anymore. Freak.
Stephen Kernahan: Always loved the ‘Don’t Argue’ and I think it’s fair to say Dusty performed pretty well in September! What a star!
Simon Black: His will & ability to drag his team with him has been quite something. The big games and big moments you sense he just relishes and he comes into his own. I love how he wins and uses the ball so well through the middle of the ground and then goes forward, like not many, to take contested marks, snap brilliant goals and have an enormous impact for his team. I’ve admired him greatly.
Mike Sheahan: Leigh Matthews picked his three best players of the 21st century last weekend and didn’t include Dusty. It was one of those rare occasions I remember thinking Leigh had missed the mark. Dusty has captured the hearts of everyone at Tigerland and the admiration of the rest of us. He is a genuine champion … in my best three in yellow and black post the Captain Blood era. They are Bartlett, Hart and Martin … that’s in alphabetical order.
Dane Swan: His loyalty to his family, friends and football club is what I admire the most. He has never once worried about external views on himself but only cared about helping his team win and helping/seeing his family and friends do well in life.
Kevin Sheedy: Watching Dusty Martin is why AFL is the greatest game on the planet. The coolness of Federer, the skills of Ronaldo and the knockout punch of Ali.
I can't help but feel a bit sad that it's over, but I'm also very grateful that it happened!
Best player I've ever seen bar none. No one else could turn a game like or kick the clutch goal when it was desperately needed like he could. He didn't have a peer in his playing time.
His lack of All Australian's show how worthless that award really is. And despite this, every time a gun junior joins the competition the media are all saying "is this the next Dustin Martin?". You don't hear anyone asking whether it's the next Dangerflop.
I'm glad I was there for his 300th as this did feel a bit like a farewell of sorts. I hope he enjoys retirement as he has earned it!
Best player I've ever seen bar none. No one else could turn a game like or kick the clutch goal when it was desperately needed like he could. He didn't have a peer in his playing time.
His lack of All Australian's show how worthless that award really is. And despite this, every time a gun junior joins the competition the media are all saying "is this the next Dustin Martin?". You don't hear anyone asking whether it's the next Dangerflop.
I'm glad I was there for his 300th as this did feel a bit like a farewell of sorts. I hope he enjoys retirement as he has earned it!
for me , a big game for Dusty was June 2018 V Geelong at the G
we were still pinching ourselves over 2017 and sitting on top of the ladder and I don't believe we felt we were top dog at the time , that was building
Geelong had Gary Dangerwood playing and they were close to their top as a trio
Cotch & Dusty seemed to have something worked out between them they literally hunted that trio and in particular lil Gaz all game
on the stroke of half time the pair hunted Lil Gaz over the boundary line on the members wing , Gaz went very close to losing his sh!te
I was thinking after half time it might be easy , not the case , they are a good side and the frees ....
but our champion pair , never stopped , Dusty corralling , Cotch burying and dusty breaking from Stoppages
I could see them feeding off each other all game and the game I think it would have been immensely important
for the 2019 & 2020 come from behind finals encounters
I was watching at the Goulburn Soldiers Club , my eyes were glued to our terrific pair and that was just 1 of 302 games
Thankyou Dusty for all the memories
we were still pinching ourselves over 2017 and sitting on top of the ladder and I don't believe we felt we were top dog at the time , that was building
Geelong had Gary Dangerwood playing and they were close to their top as a trio
Cotch & Dusty seemed to have something worked out between them they literally hunted that trio and in particular lil Gaz all game
on the stroke of half time the pair hunted Lil Gaz over the boundary line on the members wing , Gaz went very close to losing his sh!te
I was thinking after half time it might be easy , not the case , they are a good side and the frees ....
but our champion pair , never stopped , Dusty corralling , Cotch burying and dusty breaking from Stoppages
I could see them feeding off each other all game and the game I think it would have been immensely important
for the 2019 & 2020 come from behind finals encounters
I was watching at the Goulburn Soldiers Club , my eyes were glued to our terrific pair and that was just 1 of 302 games
Thankyou Dusty for all the memories
