Dustin Martin

[tha8ball]

It's been a while seeing him kick a goal like that and celebrate.

That play leading upto that goal and the goal itself - was very much reminiscent of our glory years. Gave me tingles. Short lived.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Travelling nicely is the great man , if others can follow , we’ll be right there when it matters

 

[tigerdell]

And his celebration when Hugo goals (from Dusty's release handball)

 

[No 4]

Building nicely.

 

[Tenacious]

Agree with all the above comments about Saturday's game.

Dusty not only played well but he really looked committed and involved and as if he was enjoying playing with some of the younger blokes.

Let's hope he can take on board the role of being a mentor to our kids that might well become established players in the years to come after Dusty himself is retired. It would be an enormous win-win if he was one day seen as a contributor to RFC not just for his playing career - but for having had a pro-active role in the next generation successful Tiger team.

Meanwhile - we can still hope to see Dusty play in more finals.

 

[No 4]

Agree with all the above comments about Saturday's game.

Dusty not only played well but he really looked committed and involved and as if he was enjoying playing with some of the younger blokes.

Let's hope he can take on board the role of being a mentor to our kids that might well become established players in the years to come after Dusty himself is retired. It would be an enormous win-win if he was one day seen as a contributor to RFC not just for his playing career - but for having had a pro-active role in the next generation successful Tiger team.

Meanwhile - we can still hope to see Dusty play in more finals.

great insight Tenacious! Let it be true.

 

[WildStyle]

His disposal wasn't as good as it normally is, but I still don't see the logic of playing him off the ball for 80% of the game. He can't impact if it never gets to him.

 

[tigertime2]

Lost a yard of pace. To be expected. can we trade him?

 

[Ridley]

Not impacting games in any real fashion. Looks to have lost a bit of pace and strength. Is more easily tackled now. And his kicking appears to be infected by the virus that is plaguing most of the list.

 

[achillesjones]

Hasn't been right since the 2020 flag.
The problem with let Dusty do his thing is that it buggers up role for a cohesive forward line. He no longer can be given a licence to do his thing. At least not until he does start winning more contests.

 

[Bunnerz]

Been very poor his last 10 to 15 matches really.
We all love him but may be his last year.
Hope not.

 

[jb03]

Think he's going better than most. Before this round was one of only 4 players in the comp to average 20+ possessions, 10+ possessions and a a goal a game. Was at least clean.

 

[jb03]

Think he's going better than most. Before this round was one of only 4 players in the comp to average 20+ possessions, 10+ possessions and a a goal a game. Was at least

 

[MB78]

His goal kicking is now starting to become a liability. When he was younger he could kick over 50 on the left, and 60 no worries on the right. Not sure he can even kick 40 on the left now as he refuses to use it now.

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Think he's going better than most. Before this round was one of only 4 players in the comp to average 20+ possessions, 10+ possessions and a a goal a game. Was at least

Ok I heard you the 1st time

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Hasn't been right since the 2020 flag.
The problem with let Dusty do his thing is that it buggers up role for a cohesive forward line. He no longer can be given a licence to do his thing. At least not until he does start winning more contests.

It doesn't help when your kidney is embedded into your rib cage.
That injury ends blokes careers.
He hasn't been the same since that night

 

[22nd Man]

Permanent forward is whole different concept to midfield pushing forward. Why did we decide he had to be a forward? Surely not just on age.

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Permanent forward is whole different concept to midfield pushing forward. Why did we decide he had to be a forward? Surely not just on age.

100% right.
He was a destroyer when going in & out of the midfield.
Sitting in the goal square isn't working.

 

[Tigers of Old]

He's at about 67% peak Dusty atm..

 

[WesternTiger]

Permanent forward is whole different concept to midfield pushing forward. Why did we decide he had to be a forward? Surely not just on age.

I think Hopper and Taranto had something to do with it.