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Dustin Martin
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Seems to be playing less mid-forwatd but more forward or mid
When playing mid, and the ball is in our forward line, he seems to be positioned a kick out
Could be wrong but happened a few times
When playing mid, and the ball is in our forward line, he seems to be positioned a kick out
Could be wrong but happened a few times
Some shocking ball use in first half along with some sublime ones but was just bollocking his way out of packs in the second half.
The tiger crowd (including myself) loved that late goal in what were freezing cold conditions.
The tiger crowd (including myself) loved that late goal in what were freezing cold conditions.
Just so bloody important for us.
Nice to see him hit the scoreboard at the end. More of that please.
Having a terrific year Dusty.
Nice to see him hit the scoreboard at the end. More of that please.
Having a terrific year Dusty.
Looks to have lost a bit of his explosive fast twitch power advantage , which is something I normally notice more in some ageing champion rugby players ,
But still very awesome , looks really invested mentally and wants to win
But still very awesome , looks really invested mentally and wants to win
There was a sublime pass made in the last quarter from the wing in congested play to half forward.
Was it Dusty? Whoever it was, the crowd was "ooohhhhing"!
Was it Dusty? Whoever it was, the crowd was "ooohhhhing"!
Our secret, not so secret, weapon - if he can get back to 20 plus disposals (tick) and kick a couple of goals a game we are on baby.
Yes it was a thing of beauty!! Looked more impressive at the ground than on TV (as it usually does).
Beautiful pass undersells it a little.
An audacious, outrageously executed, laser kick that only 1% of the best players could attempt at full pace around their bodies.
When it first came off his boot I thought he had actually shanked it as he was looking at his team mate straight ahead of him.
I should have known better.
Haven't seen him this focused & engaged for a long time.
It's like the penny has dropped that this is Cotch & Jack's last season & he wants to do all he can to enjoy that & taste success.
Also with Dimma departing, the club's leadership seem to have taken it upon themselves to get it done. None more so than Dusty.
Whatever the actual reasons for it, we have to appreciate the champ in this mood.
It's like the penny has dropped that this is Cotch & Jack's last season & he wants to do all he can to enjoy that & taste success.
Also with Dimma departing, the club's leadership seem to have taken it upon themselves to get it done. None more so than Dusty.
Whatever the actual reasons for it, we have to appreciate the champ in this mood.
Agree. I was amazed how he spoke well to Jude Bolton after the game. Most words since the 2020 flag.
Couldn’t agree more. He is invested. And I don’t just think it’s for the now. Bloke loves the club. I wonder if old mate McClure will still bang on about trading him?
"DUSTY DOMINANCE"
"It wouldn’t have been good reading for Sydney coach John Longmire, but a certain stat says a lot about Dustin Martin and where he’s at.
Clearances in the second half of Thursday night’s game were alarming reading. Richmond won the count 29-12 with centre clearances even a more eye-opening 10-1.
Leading the charge was Martin, who had six clearances, with Jacob Hopper next on five while Dion Prestia, Tim Taranto and Shai Bolton all had four. The best Swan was James Rowbottom with three.
The stat provided further evidence of how committed and involved Martin seems to be as the Tigers continue to battle to keep their finals hopes flickering. There were many who thought after Damien Hardwick’s exit and the sense a dynasty was ending that the superstar’s buy-in might also drift away.
But as he showed in a matchwinning second half against Sydney, Dusty is more than up for the fight."
"It wouldn’t have been good reading for Sydney coach John Longmire, but a certain stat says a lot about Dustin Martin and where he’s at.
Clearances in the second half of Thursday night’s game were alarming reading. Richmond won the count 29-12 with centre clearances even a more eye-opening 10-1.
Leading the charge was Martin, who had six clearances, with Jacob Hopper next on five while Dion Prestia, Tim Taranto and Shai Bolton all had four. The best Swan was James Rowbottom with three.
The stat provided further evidence of how committed and involved Martin seems to be as the Tigers continue to battle to keep their finals hopes flickering. There were many who thought after Damien Hardwick’s exit and the sense a dynasty was ending that the superstar’s buy-in might also drift away.
But as he showed in a matchwinning second half against Sydney, Dusty is more than up for the fight."
On the face of it Meehan absolutely bungled the bye, presenting Richmond flat and lead-legged first up after the byes. Dion Prestia and Dustin Martin missed that game. Rested with calf/hamstring related flu.
They were back in town the following week. Martin was terrifying.
Hopefully one week of flu is enough to see him through the year. But if need be both Martin and Prestia should get the flu this week.
They were back in town the following week. Martin was terrifying.
Hopefully one week of flu is enough to see him through the year. But if need be both Martin and Prestia should get the flu this week.
Heard that tonight and wasn’t surprised.
The eye doesn’t lie.
Crucial to us getting to finals the way he is being played now.
May it continue. Seems happy.
