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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on September 12, 2017, 03:28:11 PM
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IS THIS the year Dustin Martin celebrates September with a clean sweep of the awards season, adding the AFLPA Most Valuable Player award to his AFLCA champion gong?
Martin, the un-backable favourite for the Brownlow Medal and last week's winner – with a record 122 votes – of the coaches' association top prize, is poised to take out the players' association award on Tuesday night at Peninsula in Docklands.
Named the Leigh Matthew Trophy after its inaugural winner in 1982, the MVP is arguably held in the highest esteem by the players as the winner is determined by his peers.
2017 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER NOMINEES
RICHMOND
Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin, Alex Rance
Read more at: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-12/can-anyone-beat-dusty-for-the-aflpa-mvp
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Dusty wins by over 500 votes
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Congratulations to Dusty!
AFLPA's MVP 2017
:cheers :clapping :clapping :clapping :bow :bow :bow :bow
:gotigers
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It's 🐯🕓 at the #AFLPAMVP17. Lots of smiles with AFL and VFL flying.
https://www.stuff-dangerfield-dustin-martin-top-gong-favourites/news-story/b7029059974cde51a17457ff226b3633
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Dusty wins by over 500 votes
Of course he does, it makes the whole suspension thing for Danger a farce because he will win the Brownlow by 10 votes
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Onya Dusty. Holy poo I love watching Dusty. Did that sound a little weird, because I meant watchin him play footy :lol
Huge Congrats Dusty, and well earned I might add as well :cheers :bow :cheers :bow :cheers :gotigers
We need a go Dusty emoji :thumbsup
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https://www.stuff-dangerfield-dustin-martin-top-gong-favourites/news-story/b7029059974cde51a17457ff226b3633
2017 AFLPA MVP: Dustin Martin voted league’s best by his peers, wins Leigh Matthews Trophy
September 12, 2017 9:36pm
Max Laughton
Source: FOX SPORTS
DUSTIN Martin has been declared as the AFL’s best player by his own peers, defeating Patrick Dangerfield comfortably to win the 2017 AFLPA MVP award.
The Richmond superstar (1333 votes) claimed the Leigh Matthews Trophy from defending champion Dangerfield (776 votes) and in-demand GWS youngster Josh Kelly (416 votes).
“It’s an honour to be named MVP by the guys I play with, and against every week. I’m incredibly humbled by this,” Martin said.
It was a clear statement from the players, with Martin and Dangerfield grouped together all season as Brownlow Medal co-favourites until the Geelong midfielder became ineligible via a suspension.
While the margin (557 votes) was not quite to the extent of last year, when Dangerfield finished 926 votes clear of Adelaide’s Rory Sloane (fourth in 2017 with 267 votes), it was still a handy difference.
Martin is a nearly unbackable favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal in less than two weeks’ time.
“In a year where Dusty has dealt with a lot of off-field noise, he’s managed to not only block it out, but take his game to another level, wowing us all with his power, skill and poise under pressure,” AFLPA CEO Paul Marsh said.
“Dusty has performed at an incredibly high standard week-in-week-out this season and being named the most valuable player by his peers will no doubt be one of many awards he receives for his exceptional year.”
Sydney Swans forward Lance Franklin rounded out the top five with 215 votes after not making the top ten last year.
In MVP voting, each player votes for the three teammates he considers to have been the most valuable this season. A nomination list of 54 players across the 18 teams (three per club) is formed.
In the second round of voting, all players vote for their MVP on a 3-2-1 basis from the nominees of the other 17 clubs.
AFLPA MVP VOTING
1. Dustin Martin — 1333 votes
2. Patrick Dangerfield — 776 votes
3. Josh Kelly — 416 votes
4. Rory Sloane — 267 votes
5. Lance Franklin — 215 votes
6. Tom Mitchell — 196 votes
7. Matt Crouch — 111 votes
8. Josh Kennedy — 98 votes
9. Joe Daniher — 78 votes
10. Robbie Gray — 77 votes
https://www.stuff-dangerfield-dustin-martin-top-gong-favourites/news-story/b7029059974cde51a17457ff226b3633
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Dusty wins by over 500 votes
Of course he does, it makes the whole suspension thing for Danger a farce because he will win the Brownlow by 10 votes
As in, Dusty wins it by 10 votes or Danger does?
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I might be missing something here, but how does Joe Daniher make the top 10?
I wouldn't rate him the MVP of Essendon, let alone top 10 in the league.
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Benny G looks like he has borrowed the Merkin's rug for the night
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Dusty wins by over 500 votes
Of course he does, it makes the whole suspension thing for Danger a farce because he will win the Brownlow by 10 votes
As in, Dusty wins it by 10 votes or Danger does?
Whaddaya think I mean? :lol
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Dusty wins by over 500 votes
Of course he does, it makes the whole suspension thing for Danger a farce because he will win the Brownlow by 10 votes
As in, Dusty wins it by 10 votes or Danger does?
Whaddaya think I mean? :lol
Dusty wins by 10.votes.
But you know me, I love to bookmark your thoughts...
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It's 🐯🕓 at the #AFLPAMVP17. Lots of smiles with AFL and VFL flying.
https://www.stuff-dangerfield-dustin-martin-top-gong-favourites/news-story/b7029059974cde51a17457ff226b3633
Why are they all wearing the same clothes?
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Martin was the main story of the night, however, and he credited little-known meditation sessions for taking his game to new heights in 2017 after revealing he had felt the strain of constant focus this season.
“I do actually have a few people that I can talk to, and I do some meditation on my day off and that helps me stay a bit relaxed,” the superstar Tiger said.
“I’ve definitely got people I can talk to that can help me through that sort of stuff.
“It has been (important). It has been pretty stressful, even though I might not show it. I’m glad all that stuff is out of the way and I’m just excited for the next couple of weeks.”
Richmond will play the winner of this Saturday night’s semi-final between Greater Western Sydney and West Coast, although the midfield bull is unlikely to watch much.
“I don’t watch too much football,” he smiled. “But I might watch a quarter.”
Martin delivered a 28-disposal best-afield performance against Geelong on Friday night, just days after immigration minister Peter Dutton created a new law that would keep his father Shane — who was deported to New Zealand in March 2016 for his links to the Rebels motorcycle club — from re-entering the country.
Shane Martin told the Herald Sun from New Zealand after last night’s vote count that he could not be prouder of his son.
“I couldn’t be any happier for Dustin,” he said.
“Through bad news last week, he just rises above it again.”
The man himself credited the unity of the playing group for Richmond taking the next step and last Friday night winning its first final since 2001.
“Our connection has been a lot better, we’ve been enjoying it and just embracing it,” he said.
“I think for example on Friday night, everyone played their role and that’s what I’m most proud of — everyone is chipping in.
“We’ve become a lot closer and it’s great.”
The “humbled” 26-year-old said the season that now sees him as the shortest-ever Brownlow Medal favourite in history has left him pinching himself at times.
“I guess it’s a little bit surreal sometimes, and you’ve got to pinch yourself,” he said.
He said coach Damien Hardwick has encouraged the players to embrace the next 10 days before they play off for a Grand Final spot, which would be its first in 35 years.
Martin said it is a world away from Round 23 of last season when the Tigers fell 113 points short of Sydney.
“It’s awesome,” he said.
“Compared to where we were last year, it’s just really awesome.
“Richmond is rocking. I was driving down the street (yesterday) and there was black and yellow everywhere. It’s great.”
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Dustin Martin with Leigh Matthews after whom the AFL Players' MVP award is named. Picture: Getty Images
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/is-lance-stuff-riewoldt-thinks-so/news-story/e214369da8dc52f94f0a5d692c0bf6d8
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Congratulations to him. Very well deserved.
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When you think of his journey at RFC, the Connors sleep in saga, chopstick gate, the amount of negatives written about him and public defamation, he really has come through it all very well, and RFC has helped in some not so small way.
Great story.
Go Dusty!!!!
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Still remember his first ever press conference where he barely said a word and when the media asked him about all his tatts that over-zealous RFC PR lady stepped in and started abusing and swearing at them....after which all the oppo flogs -especially Melbourne- on BF started mocking him by writing "grrrr" in any reference to him.....which seemed to suddenly stop not long after the season began.... :shh
Also remember Dermott Brereton saying he wouldn't get much better after his first season and calling him a "waddler"..... :shh
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Dermie mentioned those comments on "crunch time" this week. Was fun to listen to.
I couldn't get over how strong his first season was. Immediately was pushing blokes aside left right and centre as a 19 year old.
The only thing he's really upgraded on since then is his gut-running ability. Went from well below par to elite.
Go Dusty! :cheers
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Dusty's MVP speech:
VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-09-13/dustys-aflpa-mvp-speech
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we need a Jordan Mcmahon appreciation thread.
I still remember banging my fist into the keybord in vegas when he kicked that after the siren goal.
How wrong i was to bag him for missing that goal. Fair chance we wouldnt have selected martin with pick no 1
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we need a Jordan Mcmahon appreciation thread.
I still remember banging my fist into the keybord in vegas when he kicked that after the siren goal.
How wrong i was to bag him for missing that goal. Fair chance we wouldnt have selected martin with pick no 1
:bow
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we need a Jordan Mcmahon appreciation thread.
I still remember banging my fist into the keybord in vegas when he kicked that after the siren goal.
How wrong i was to bag him for missing that goal. Fair chance we wouldnt have selected martin with pick no 1
:thumbsup A fair few peeps are saying we wouldve picked martin, but we were heavily into Scully all year and wouldve taken him
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peeps
Really?
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Leigh Matthews saying it has been the greatest individual season ever! :clapping :clapping :clapping
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Leigh Matthews saying it has been the greatest individual season ever! :clapping :clapping :clapping
That may be taking it a bit far......but then i struggle to find a comparison!
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No doubt Lethal sees a lot of himself in Martin... :shh
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No doubt Lethal sees a lot of himself in Martin... :shh
Have always thought that.
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Fair chance we wouldnt have selected martin with pick no 1
Didn't meet our "nice guy" policy
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Fair chance we wouldnt have selected martin with pick no 1
Didn't meet our "nice guy" policy
From memory he was about the strongest potential after Sculley.
Ox (Schwarz) can blame Nield all he wants; but they stuffed up on draft night.
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Kelly staying at gws
Bad luck norf :rollin
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No doubt Lethal sees a lot of himself in Martin... :shh
Have always thought that.
Without the disposition to king hit someone
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give him a chance, he is young