The Tackle - Like #3: Dusty DynamoJay Clark
HeraldSun
21 August 2023The game was about Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin’s farewell.
But Dustin Martin was the lead character in Richmond’s win over North Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday.
The argument goes that ex-coach Damien Hardwick shouldn’t bother calling Martin’s phone to check his interest in a possible move north to Gold Coast.
Martin is a Richmond man and all that. He could play 300 games in the yellow and black next season.
But, as Hardwick watched on from the MCG stands on Saturday, it would have been clear to him that Martin remains one of the most impactful players in the game after a blinder against the Kangas.
He bullied the Roos and kicked the Sherrin like he was using a three-iron off the tee.
And he only had eyes for Cotchin and Riewoldt all game.
If Hardwick asks the question, it would be about lifestyle for Martin.
Getting out of the Melbourne fishbowl. Enjoying some more sun and space up north.
Dusty loves Dimma. Hardwick may be a three-time premiership coach at Richmond but when he pulls on the Suns’ polo it will all be about what is best for Gold Coast.
Which is why it would be worth the phone call after the fresh reminder on Saturday that Martin is still capable of producing exceptional football.
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