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Dustin Martin

bent gale was spot on today. Make him tell us what he wants to do.
Henderson style.
If he wants out. We need Zac jones, Zorko, rockiff, wines and toompas
 
Smoking Aces said:
Care to elaborate?

He was circumspect in his tone. Perhaps on advice. And precise. Free agency. That's how it works. Nothing's certain. Etc. Would like to get some feedback. A decision would be nice. Half cracked it. Not much. Doesn't know the day-to-day. Richardson the best in biz. Yada yada.

He did mention only once but firmly that Martin is a restricted free agent.

And that he was very confident that Martin is staying.

BTW Dusty hampered today. Did what he could. Good effort. May be the angel of vengeance in September.

*smile* Sydney.
 
Unfortunately if our best players aren't playing well then we become an ordinary team as there isn't enough below them to pick up the slack. Dusty wasn't his usual self for whatever reason and Cotchin despite good numbers I didn't think was anywhere near as good as he has been. Hence for 2 1/2 qtrs Swans played all over us
 
toby64 said:
Unfortunately if our best players aren't playing well then we become an ordinary team as there isn't enough below them to pick up the slack. Dusty wasn't his usual self for whatever reason and Cotchin despite good numbers I didn't think was anywhere near as good as he has been. Hence for 2 1/2 qtrs Swans played all over us

Correct weight Toby
 
Dyer'ere said:
He was circumspect in his tone. Perhaps on advice. And precise. Free agency. That's how it works. Nothing's certain. Etc. Would like to get some feedback. A decision would be nice. Half cracked it. Not much. Doesn't know the day-to-day. Richardson the best in biz. Yada yada.

He did mention only once but firmly that Martin is a restricted free agent.

And that he was very confident that Martin is staying.

BTW Dusty hampered today. Did what he could. Good effort. May be the angel of vengeance in September.

*smile* Sydney.
It's interesting Jack, I'm certain D Martin knows where he will be next year, time to let Benny know so we can ad talent to help Dusty or we can start adding talent to replace Dusty.
 
Dyer'ere said:
He was circumspect in his tone. Perhaps on advice. And precise. Free agency. That's how it works. Nothing's certain. Etc. Would like to get some feedback. A decision would be nice. Half cracked it. Not much. Doesn't know the day-to-day. Richardson the best in biz. Yada yada.

He did mention only once but firmly that Martin is a restricted free agent.

And that he was very confident that Martin is staying.

BTW Dusty hampered today. Did what he could. Good effort. May be the angel of vengeance in September.

*smile* Sydney.
Thanks Jack.

I am glad Gale mentioned the restricted free agency bit. We must match any offer.

AFL house have NFI when it come to fair and reasonable compensation when it comes to compo picks.
 
CC TIGER said:
Just read Benny is hoping to get an answer before seasons end, fair enough I say, if Dustys fully committed he must understand the club needs time to be able to do other deals to make the club better.

Was poor today I thought

Where were the comments Clarence Carter?
 
CC TIGER said:
With Bennys tone and a few rumours , makes me think the club may have heard some things

Maybe they want to lock him in before they make a call on Hardwick.

When are these AFLPA negotiations going to end? The AFL always screws us over with their timing.
 
Steve just said that dusty will definitely wait until end of season before he makes a decision. Also said that Carr met with two Melbourne clubs over the weekend. Sounding ominous.
 
LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Maybe they want to lock him in before they make a call on Hardwick.

When are these AFLPA negotiations going to end? The AFL always screws us over with their timing.
I think Danger said its all agreed on its just the crossing of the Ts an dotting of the i's now.

Hard to be confident his staying at this point , even though there's no concrete evidence saying his going.

Carlton are the worry for me, reckon they'll let Gibbs go and put the money towards Dusty
 
tigers80 said:
It's bidding contest

Of course it is but we aren't in it. With ralph meeting clubs while dusty is playing is rather poor. Ralph wouldn't be having these meetings if dusty didn't want to leave. Just a matter now as to which club. Can sydney afford him?
 
A:round 13. Q: when will I feel ok to loose Dusty!

Changed my tune. Make your mind up. Get what due reward and move on with things. If it's not RFC the so be it. Good comp pics, room in te cap and target next best!

Not done different from what cats, crow and hawk fans had to deal with Ablett, Danger and Frankling. Now our turn to loose a star.