Dustin Martin's contract talk thread / Dusty a Tiger for next 7 years [update]

[Yeahright]

Dusty tweeted this tonight:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6ZGgm-U8AECafA.jpg:large
https://twitter.com/dustinmartin4?lang=en

Call me cynical, but I don't think Dusty "tweeted" (read wrote) that. Dusty hasn't been on Tweeter for months

Looks like another example of good ole' Ralph. Why? because it brings Ralph into the conversation, Ralph shouldn't be mentioned, it's not about him.   

Yep I am cynical and didn't trust Carr at all

100% agree. Dusty didn't actually pen that. Hardly cynical, blind freddy can see that wasn't him 

Based on what exactly?

[WilliamPowell]

Dusty tweeted this tonight:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6ZGgm-U8AECafA.jpg:large
https://twitter.com/dustinmartin4?lang=en

Call me cynical, but I don't think Dusty "tweeted" (read wrote) that. Dusty hasn't been on Tweeter for months

Looks like another example of good ole' Ralph. Why? because it brings Ralph into the conversation, Ralph shouldn't be mentioned, it's not about him.   

Yep I am cynical and didn't trust Carr at all

100% agree. Dusty didn't actually pen that. Hardly cynical, blind freddy can see that wasn't him 

Based on what exactly?

Read it

Outside of Dusty not being on twitter since Nov last year, just read it.

Just the words used, the perfect grammar

And simple because Ralph is mentioned

[Yeahright]

Perfectly reasonable points to be cynical about it. But to claim "blind freddy can see that wasn't him", especially from someone who presumably hasn't even talked to him down a dark alley, is hilarious

[one-eyed]

Barrett tonight said North Melbourne are the latest club wanting Dusty.

[one-eyed]

'Shy guy's' contract won't become side show: Cotchin

Matt Thompson 
afl.com.au
March 17, 2017 7:29 AM

DUSTIN Martin's contract negotiations won't become a sideshow if Trent Cotchin has anything to do with it.

As Cotchin waits to be ratified as Richmond captain for a fifth season, he and his teammates are bracing themselves for a year of questions about the club's biggest star.

Martin becomes a restricted free agent at the end of this season and, through his agent Ralph Carr has made it clear he has no intention of deciding on his future until the final siren sounds on 2017.

However, unlike Patrick Dangerfield in the past, and even Nat Fyfe in the present, Martin isn't going to be the one constantly peppered with questions.

That's because he stays out of the media, perhaps more than any other high-profile player in the game.

"Well he's a footballer, he's not a media personality, and that's his job," Cotchin said on Thursday.

"He's a shy guy, he has a lot of things that are important to him but he doesn't need to share them in front of cameras and that's the way he feels."

Cotchin is confident Martin's future won't become a distraction to Richmond's quest to return to the finals after a disappointing 2016.

" I don't think it'll be a side show," Cotchin said.

"He's had a fantastic pre-season and I'm really looking forward to seeing what sort of footy he produces."

Cotchin, who is a close mate of Martin, even taking him in for a time as a housemate, believes the 25-year-old cops a bad rap in the media.

"I think they're very critical of him given some of his misdemeanors in the past, but I think if people knew the real Dusty they'd have different opinion of him," Cotchin said.

However, "the real Dusty" will likely remain a mystery to fans because of the extreme lengths his minders take to help keep him from talking publicly.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-17/martin-contract-news-wont-become-a-sideshow-says-cotchin

[Penelope]

good response from Cotch, the problem is that it will only make the media more determined to make it into a circus.

Dust is an easy target for them and they will be like dogs with a bone.
I would much rather see them put the same energy and commitment in their questioning of Hardwick and his performance, but that would take a bit more resilience and bottle, so they will stick with stirring the Dusty pot

[mightytiges]

Barrett tonight said North Melbourne are the latest club wanting Dusty.

Wishful thinking for your Roos, Barrett  . Yep, Dusty is going to move to another club on the downward spiral onfield and playing in front of a man and his dog  .

[Tigeritis™©®]

There is no more Sideshow at Richmond 

[one-eyed]

From Prez Peggy O'Neal:

What are we doing to ensure Dustin Martin doesn’t leave?

We obviously want Dustin to remain a Richmond player and remain confident that that will be the case long-term. The communication lines between the Club and Dustin’s management remain open but there is no time line on when something will be agreed.

Of course, we would prefer to have Dustin's contract settled sooner rather than later but, equally, we need to respect Dustin and his management’s right to work through what is an important decision - and that is not uncommon in the modern football environment.

Importantly, Dustin has indicated that is very happy at the Club and working hard to get the best out of himself this season.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-03-20/from-the-president-excitement-for-2017

[TigerLand]

Give the man 1.25mil a year and throw in a few trophy wives to clinche.

Give him. Anything.

Can't let him go

[tony_montana]

Makes me
Laugh hearing Adelaide and he saints publicly state they have no interest in dusty whatsoever. Bit of an insult hope he sticks it right up them and has an even better season.

In the Absolute elite bracket of the comp

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Loved his game tonight TM

[Diocletian]

Buddy deal coming up.

[Andyy]

I'm so glad we can match any offer.

Hopefully it's something like 5-6 years for $1-1.2million/year. I could live with that...

[one-eyed]

Rex Hunt says Richmond must resist offering Dustin Martin whatever he wants

3AW
March 24, 2017 - 2:27PM


Rex Hunt says Richmond must not offer Dustin Martin an open cheque book to remain with the club.

Hunt, who played in two premierships with the Tigers, said Richmond should only keep Martin for the right reasons.

He said loyalty must come before money.

Martin simply dominated the season opener against Carlton, collecting 33 disposals, four goals and all-but-certainly three Brownlow votes in the Tigers' 43-point win.

Speaking on 3AW's new Footy Nightline program, Hunt rejected suggestions the Tigers had to offer Martin whatever he wanted.

"I don't think money can buy this man," Hunt said.

"One thing money can't buy is loyalty and a real feeling for a club."

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/rex-hunt-says-richmond-must-resist-offering-dustin-martin-whatever-he-wants-20170324-gv5rry.html