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

[rogerd3]

And the award for most ridiculous media story goes to  ...


Jake King arrest will cast a cloud over Dustin Martin deals

The Rover
sportingnews.com.au
6 July 2017

The arrests yesterday of former Richmond players Jake King and Ty Vickery is having an immediate effect on one of the biggest stories in football – Dustin Martin’s playing future.

King in particular is good friends with Martin, and both share a worrying connection to outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Add to that Martin’s father Shane, who has been banned entry into the country, and warning bells are ringing loud in recruiting departments around the land.

What may have been a bit of marketable colour in Dusty’s private life has suddenly become a very real, culture-destroying concern that already has clubs reassessing trade strategies.

Not surprisingly no-one’s going on record, but the suggestion was made on Wednesday night that Nat Fyfe’s phone is going to be running hot as clubs turn to a “trouble-free superstar option”.

I suppose it comes down to whether you want a player loved by his teammates or loved by the police.

Personally I’m not so sure the choice is clear.

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/jake-king-arrest-will-cast-a-cloud-over-dustin-martin-deals-afl-richmond-tigers-ty-vickery-dusty-shane/15jvk7rdqxwwt16bxnju7qeqy0

Wow who organised this little gem to unsettle would be suitors...

[one-eyed]

According to Hutchy, Barrett will have "some big news" about Dusty on the Footy Show tonight.

[one-eyed]

According to Hutchy, Barrett will have "some big news" about Dusty on the Footy Show tonight.

Okay here it is:

Barrett reckons Dusty isn't re-signing because his manager Ralph Carr is still angry about what happened with Richmond in 2013 (leading to the GWS visit and all that). Carr "fell out" with the Richmond hierarchy. However, when GWS and all other clubs pulled out, Dusty had to re-sign with Richmond for lesser money than what was originally offered by the Tigers (we took our original offer off the table during the 2013 negotiations). Dusty re-signed in 2015 but did so knowing he'll be a free agent in 2017. Carr is directly involved in the current negotiations and according to Barrett, Carr has a long memory and is still angry with the RFC.

[Knighter]

Anyone got Jake King's number?

[one-eyed]

According to Hutchy, Barrett will have "some big news" about Dusty on the Footy Show tonight.

Okay here it is:

Barrett reckons Dusty isn't re-signing because his manager Ralph Carr is still angry about what happened with Richmond in 2013 (leading to the GWS visit and all that). Carr "fell out" with the Richmond hierarchy. However, when GWS and all other clubs pulled out, Dusty had to re-sign with Richmond for lesser money than what was originally offered by the Tigers (we took our original offer off the table during the 2013 negotiations). Dusty re-signed in 2015 but did so knowing he'll be a free agent in 2017. Carr is directly involved in the current negotiations and according to Barrett, Carr has a long memory and is still angry with the RFC.

Here's the clip of Barrett's segment about Dusty:

VIDEO: https://twitter.com/AFLFootyShow/status/882923577195995136

@barrettdamian has reported that Martin is holding Richmond at bay because that is what the club did to him four years ago. #9AFLFootyShow

[The Machine]

According to Hutchy, Barrett will have "some big news" about Dusty on the Footy Show tonight.

Okay here it is:

Barrett reckons Dusty isn't re-signing because his manager Ralph Carr is still angry about what happened with Richmond in 2013 (leading to the GWS visit and all that). Carr "fell out" with the Richmond hierarchy. However, when GWS and all other clubs pulled out, Dusty had to re-sign with Richmond for lesser money than what was originally offered by the Tigers (we took our original offer off the table during the 2013 negotiations). Dusty re-signed in 2015 but did so knowing he'll be a free agent in 2017. Carr is directly involved in the current negotiations and according to Barrett, Carr has a long memory and is still angry with the RFC.

What a pathetic story. How this guy gets paid to write and or say this crap is beyond belief. None story and attention seeking from this flog. I have no doubt Dusty will sign on and remain a Tiger.

[tony_montana]

That is what you call scraping the bottom of the barrel. What a dumbfuck

[WilliamPowell]

And they wonder why people don't watch this stupid show anymore

SO which is it exactly?

Ralph's angry or Dusty's angry 

Maybe Bin Boy's the one who's angry 

[rogerd3]

Barrett is a leper.

[Yeahright]

Well I thought it was a superb article and sincerely hope the entire football world take note....

Yep, Dusty should be happy we're even considering re-signing him and take a pay cut. $600,000 p.a seems fair?

[Francois Jackson]

Where's there's smoke...

It's a real concern how this is playing out IMO

We have a few clubs  with bigger cheques than us

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Where's there's smoke...

It's a real concern how this is playing out IMO

We have a few clubs  with bigger cheques than us

They have to make formal offers and we can match them if we want. How do you know their cheque books are bigger?

[Francois Jackson]

Where's there's smoke...

It's a real concern how this is playing out IMO

We have a few clubs  with bigger cheques than us

They have to make formal offers and we can match them if we want. How do you know their cheque books are bigger?

Come on. I doubt  we would match a grandfather offer, nor be in a position to do so

North, Bombers, Saints haven't got bigger cheque books?

If Kelly leaves as I suspect he will who knows what GWS will throw at Martin.

All the talk is that he is staying, but im not so sure with what's been floating around lately

[1965]

Where's there's smoke...

It's a real concern how this is playing out IMO

We have a few clubs  with bigger cheques than us

[WilliamPowell]

And on SEN Balmey's just gone whackety, whack, whack at Barrert over his "crap" from last night's footy show