They've already been saying the offer is 2 years and possibly only playing home games. I really doubt Dusty's incentive would be the money and certainly not GC to expend. Likely looking for a more laid back, less in your face environment which he'd easily be able to get in QLD as league is the predominant code. Anyway it's all hearsay, if it happens I'd be very surprised to see a compo pick. I can't see him being paid top 5% which now will be well above $800k a year since the significant salary cap increase for 2024. In the end Dusty owes us nothing, he deserves whatever he desires from here. In the meantime let the media circus continue.
Pick 96, will be end of first round, when Tassie come in, with all their compo picks.Number 96 in the 1st compromised Tassie Devils draft. Back it in
I do wonder what the long term value of being a one club legend vs a quick sugar hit would do to brand value over the course of a lifetime.
I get why people would say money is not a factor but the alternative view is that $600k x 2 is still $1.2 million ( less tax and his fee to the merkin) that he wouldn't get by not playing. Dusty is 33 not 63 and he most probably has one chance in his life to make money and wants to maximise it. I wouldn't blame him for that.
If he wins a flag with them then it will enhance his legacy as he will go out on top. If he doesn't win one or fades away due to injury or form then it it will take away from his legacy as it will appear he played a few years too long.
There are some ex richmond players I still barrack for at other teams. For instance I loved seeing BEllis doing well at the Suns, still a big fan of the bobble.
If he takes the AFL’s money he won’t have a choice about that. Dusty going to the Gold Coast is going to have a negative outcome for everyone involved, except maybe Carr who will pocket his percentage of the deal.
Dow would run right throw Dusty and put him in hospital for weeks!!
