Dustin Martin [merged]

[MintOnLamb]

I wonder how things would've turned out had the Moari decided to steer their canoes westward...

A very good question

[WA Tiger]

I wonder how things would've turned out had the Moari decided to steer their canoes westward...

A very good question

Yeah bro...

[one-eyed]

SAME OLD STORY

WHERE Dustin Martin looks like a fish out of water in a press conference, he is a shark on the field.

Richmond’s marquee man, out of contract at seasons end, put a controversial week behind him with another dominant display where it counts most.

Martin caught fire in the second half against Collingwood, roaming far and wide to ensure his side wasn’t blown off the map.

He kicked three goals after half-time and finished with a game-high six clearances and a handful of inside 50s.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/richmond-take-fans-on-preseason-rollercoaster-in-jlt-series-loss-to-collingwood/news-story/f7d9d75009a856d0fc601e90f77fb034

[sugark]

Still not good enough for old crackle dacks Gerard Healy, the biggest Richmond hater going around

[Heart of Darkness]

Still not good enough for old crackle dacks Gerard Healy, the biggest Richmond hater going around

His first half yesterday was dreadful. Too much of his good clearance work is wasted when he throws it on the boot blindly.

Trite to say but he looks so much better in the front half of the ground.

[🏅Dooks]

Still not good enough for old crackle dacks Gerard Healy, the biggest Richmond hater going around

His first half yesterday was dreadful. Too much of his good clearance work is wasted when he throws it on the boot blindly.

Trite to say but he looks so much better in the front half of the ground.

This

[Yeahright]

Yeah thought he was mostly poor. Like the good player he is though he turned it around

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Still not good enough for old crackle dacks Gerard Healy, the biggest Richmond hater going around

His first half yesterday was dreadful. Too much of his good clearance work is wasted when he throws it on the boot blindly.

Trite to say but he looks so much better in the front half of the ground.

Lots of players threw the ball blindly to boot. If I didn't know better, I'd say that it was a coaching thing

[one-eyed]

Please stay fit: Your club's most crucial player

Nathan Schmook
AFL.com.au
12 April 2017

The Tigers may have increased their midfield depth and ability to cover injuries there if need be, but Dustin Martin is in a different class.

Damien Hardwick's willingness to send him forward for periods and isolate him 25m ahead of the ball has been a feature of the Tigers' play and an element they can't afford to lose.

Martin has won 22 per cent of his possessions inside 50 this year, compared to eight per cent in 2016.

He has also been involved in 35.4 per cent of Richmond's scores this season (ranked No.1 at the club).

He hasn't lost a one-on-one contest, neutralising them at worst, and he is averaging a career-best 32.7 possessions (No.4 in the AFL), despite his increased time forward.

The Tigers might be able to cover him in the midfield and get by, but they can't forward of centre.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-12/please-stay-healthy-your-clubs-most-crucial-player

[Chuck17]

Seen it at least three times tonight in that Dusty is putting no defensive pressure on whatsoever, is slowly jogging along behind them

[tony_montana]

No one is, our defensive running is pathetic tonight

[julzqld]

Trouble is Astbury has a couple of good games and then goes back to being pathetic

[Loui Tufga]

Seen it at least three times tonight in that Dusty is putting no defensive pressure on whatsoever, is slowly jogging along behind them

Looked shocking at some points.
Don't get me wrong he was huge in the end but the way he stands off contests once the ball has gone past is pathetic.

[Go Richo 12]

Seen it at least three times tonight in that Dusty is putting no defensive pressure on whatsoever, is slowly jogging along behind them

Looked shocking at some points.
Don't get me wrong he was huge in the end but the way he stands off contests once the ball has gone past is pathetic.

Looked like a bloke with a sore groin.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Laid 6 tackles tonight, wasn't all bad.