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

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Caroline Wilson: I'd suggest Dustin doesn't know...

  3aw
    May 16, 2017 - 7:52PM

3AW Football's Caroline Wilson has responded to Dustin Martin's deleted "fake news" tweet by suggesting the Richmond star is being kept in the dark.

Caro on Footy Classified on Monday said Martin's manager Ralph Carr had been contacting opposition clubs about making an offer for the powerful midfielder.

In response, Martin tweeted: "More fake news on TV tonight on me and my manager by a footy journo … real fake news … no idea," Martin wrote, before deleting it.

On 3AW Sportsday tonight, Dwayne Russell asked Caro for her thoughts on the tweet.

"I'm impressed Dustin is all over Donald Trump, that's terrific," she said, referring to the "fake news" comment.

"And I would suggest that maybe Dustin is not even aware of what his manager is doing sometimes."

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/caroline-wilson-id-suggest-dustin-doesnt-know-20170516-gw6cgi.html

[Go Richo 12]

It's Barrett I know but he said on Triple M tonight that Dusty is not as connected to Richmond as people believe and that he is still bitter about the last contract negotiations. He said that everyone he talks to in football says Dusty is seriously considering offers from Nort and Saints.

[🏅Dooks]

It's Barrett I know but he said on Triple M tonight that Dusty is not as connected to Richmond as people believe and that he is still bitter about the last contract negotiations. He said that everyone he talks to in football says Dusty is seriously considering offers from Nort and Saints.u

Barrett is militantly anti Richmond and Pro north. I wouldnt worry one bit

[Go Richo 12]

It's Barrett I know but he said on Triple M tonight that Dusty is not as connected to Richmond as people believe and that he is still bitter about the last contract negotiations. He said that everyone he talks to in football says Dusty is seriously considering offers from Nort and Saints.u

Barrett is militantly anti Richmond and Pro north. I wouldnt worry one bit

Yeah I know and I think he is just stubbornly sticking to his guns even though he knows he might be wrong.

[The Machine]

It's Barrett I know but he said on Triple M tonight that Dusty is not as connected to Richmond as people believe and that he is still bitter about the last contract negotiations. He said that everyone he talks to in football says Dusty is seriously considering offers from Nort and Saints.u

Barrett is militantly anti Richmond and Pro north. I wouldnt worry one bit

Yeah I know and I think he is just stubbornly sticking to his guns even though he knows he might be wrong.

Well we would at least match the offer so they will need to pay overs if they can.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

It's Barrett I know but he said on Triple M tonight that Dusty is not as connected to Richmond as people believe and that he is still bitter about the last contract negotiations. He said that everyone he talks to in football says Dusty is seriously considering offers from Nort and Saints.

Another journo also stated that the Saints had ruled out Dusty and we're going for Fyfe. No clue

[WilliamPowell]

It's Barrett I know but he said on Triple M tonight that Dusty is not as connected to Richmond as people believe and that he is still bitter about the last contract negotiations. He said that everyone he talks to in football says Dusty is seriously considering offers from Nort and Saints.

Hmm

I think "bin boy" I has got his contract re-signings a tad muddled

Dusty's last contract negotiation 2 seasons ago was done very quickly with very little fanfare..

It was the one 4 odd seasons ago that was the issue....

 

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Hardwick also played down reports this week that star free agent Dustin Martin was being "shopped around" to rival clubs by manager Ralph Carr.

"We’re happy with where it's at at the moment … we love Dustin and Dustin loves us," he said.

"Where that takes us we'll find out at some stage.

"His manager has been doing some really good work with Dustin and with us, so we're quite happy with where it's at."

Source: AFL website

[one-eyed]

Tom Browne on Ch 7 news just now said Dusty and his manager met with Richmond today. Word from Richmond is there's no change on Dusty's contract status. Browne added there's lots for them to talk about including $$$.

[Diocletian]

People need to start preparing....

[sugark]

People need to start preparing....

That's right, preparing to have Dusty around for a long time yet!!

[Francois Jackson]

People need to start preparing....

it starting to look that way. The only positive that may come if he goes that idiots like dimwit, peggy sue and benny should walk out with him.

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From President Peggy O'Neal's column today:

Where are things at with Dustin Martin and why hasn’t he signed? Is he being shopped around?

We have been quite clear that we are comfortable with Dustin and his management taking the time they need to make a decision on his future. The dealings throughout this process have been professional on both sides and the communications between the Club and his manager Ralph Carr have been constructive.

Free agency rules have changed the football landscape enormously. As a result, there is always significant speculation around player movement, particularly high-profile players. It is something that we have to get used to as uncomfortable as that can be.

We have repeatedly said that we want Dustin to be a part of our Club long-term and that is the outcome we are working towards. We remain confident that will be the case but, equally, we haven’t put any deadline on reaching an agreement.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-05-19/from-the-president-may-19-2017

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The Age has put a pic of Dusty in an article about St Kilda having free spots on their list for two $800k worth players.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/stars-in-their-sights-st-kilda-have-salarycap-space-to-sign-two-players-on-800000-each-20170520-gw9b1r.html

[Diocletian]

Hey Dusty-  if you want the big bucks how about at least kicking set shots from inside 50 directly in front and not having ones from outside 50 smothered?