Could be he is still playing but is just out injured at the moment.
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Dustin Martin
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I see your point of view.
From what I have seen over the years, and recently, I have never suspected less than 100% dedication from Dusty.
I agree that his days of playing out a full game are gone but that may make him the ideal sub.
He would cost us nothing, given his merchandising power.
Doubt he even calls for it half the time, there's players just dishing of to Dusty simply because he's the Dusty one who'll do something special with the pill just because.
If he's wearing a red jumper then he's not a Tiger n he'll be held in the same regard as every other player or coach not in a Tigers jumper on game day.
Always be a Tiger legend, same as Dimma or Benny. Except for any period that they wear an oppo jumper or hat.
I get what you're saying and perhaps he was training hard, but in the early games this year I saw him getting caught with the ball more often than I'd like to see and his kicking was really off. Was it lack of fitness or skills work or a drop off in explosive power to break away? Even in his 300th game he was hardly seen after that 1st qtr goal even though he gathered 13 possessions I think. Was he slightly injured then? Did he have the required fitness to be more involved? Those questions need to be asked by GC if they think he will help them to a premiership.
Not sure that role would suit Dusty given his desire for privacy. If they recruit him as a player he'd need to be better than he's been for us this year. He could be a marketing bonanza if he is playing well enough to attract new memberships and sponsorships but that's unlikely unless his fitness improves a lot.
I’ve shifted the other way.
Acknowledge his contribution and say goodbye.
Retire or GCS I’m not fussed.
Dusty hasnt been peak Dusty for a few seasons. Though this year Ive roared at games as loud as I ever have. The first goal in the 300th. Dreamtime goal.
But the Duz champ doesnt have the same burst out of packs. He's a fraction older and that fraction has brought him back to the pack.
Plus rule changes.
How regularly is he caught holding the ball. Trapped in congestion with bad guys swarming around him, the shark now surrounded by baby sharks eager to take down the bull.
So when he comes back is there a change needed?
Dusty had the ability and the licence to take on the world which broke games, broke cats' hearts and won flags.
But is it now time to play to his capabilities? Giving the first option and less pack busting bustling. A role playing Dusty can still be valuable over the next 2 years with his unmatched ability to bring teammates into the game and create scoring opportunities. Is it time to shelve the dont argue?
But the Duz champ doesnt have the same burst out of packs. He's a fraction older and that fraction has brought him back to the pack.
Plus rule changes.
How regularly is he caught holding the ball. Trapped in congestion with bad guys swarming around him, the shark now surrounded by baby sharks eager to take down the bull.
So when he comes back is there a change needed?
Dusty had the ability and the licence to take on the world which broke games, broke cats' hearts and won flags.
But is it now time to play to his capabilities? Giving the first option and less pack busting bustling. A role playing Dusty can still be valuable over the next 2 years with his unmatched ability to bring teammates into the game and create scoring opportunities. Is it time to shelve the dont argue?
If Martin joins GC, they will get 31 new members and a story about how a couple in Mermaid Beach changed their dogs name to Dusty.
And Andrew Dillon, Dimma and Ralph Carr will be telling all what a raging success/master stroke recruiting Dusty up there has been, how it has grown the game, how GC is now a destination club, and how they caught the NRL napping in their own backyard.
The NRLs feeble response will be to confirm a second international team in PNG and another new team in WA.
Lay down misere right there.
If you read the post properly I was just answering a question as to any possible reason why he would play one extra game and then retire if that’s his intention. I wasn’t saying that was the case.
I knew when I posted that someone who didn’t read or comprehend the conversation would jump all over it. Wish I could pick the Tatts numbers so easily.
