Player Watch #4 Dustin Martin

[Lunchtime]

He probably doesn’t want the attention of game 300 lol. If he wants to retire let him do it when he’s ready

Always the team man. Always team first. Seriously all he wanted was Premierships, the other awards....they mean a lot but he wanted team success more. That just shows the type of person he is. He's never liked the media attention. He just wants to contribute as much as he can to the team.

You know what, for a player as successful as him, he gets so many people on this forum knocking him. It's truly pathetic. I mean let's call it for what it is and lets call it out.....people on here knocking him and other champions. Just disgraceful. No wonder lots of people have left this side over the years.

 

[mauricerioli]

Just give him a couple of weeks off to freshen up mentally and physically ffs.

He's obviously got a niggle or two but they’re playing him because of our injury list.

 

[voorhees]

He probably doesn’t want the attention of game 300 lol. If he wants to retire let him do it when he’s ready

one would like to think, he would like to join the #300 club with his mates cotch,jack and shedda
it is a exclusive club and being so close to the milestone
one last box to tick, and we make it a send off celebration.

 

[Tiges1229]

Not sure mate, but he's a four year poster. I don't normally go on there that often.

I got banned from PRE because I told Rosey she was worse than Rita Panahi

 

[TigerImposter]

I got banned from PRE because I told Rosey she was worse than Rita Panahi

Yeah I've had about 10 accounts banned over the years. i'm just a viewer on there and refrain from posting as she's a tyrant. lol

 

[RJK Tiger]

He honestly looks checked out. Mailing in the final year of his contract.

If he retires i will be ok with it - but if he goes to GC then its a really poor way for him to approach his last season with us

 

[NaturalDisaster]

Yeah I've had about 10 accounts banned over the years. i'm just a viewer on there and refrain from posting as she's a tyrant. lol

I don’t think shes in charge there anymore.

 

[TigerImposter]

I don’t think shes in charge there anymore.

Did she sell it as he she had multiple offers over the years?

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

I think right now, he would suit a team contending where he could play HFF or FP, kick a couple a week and get 12-15 touches. He is a liability in a rebuilding team where we cant cover for him.

He looks old now and sadly, he isnt a leader, never has been and its even more highlighted now.

Never has been a leader?


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[Morro]

Never has been a leader?


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Said what I said mate. Has he been a star? 100%
A leader? No

 

[Nostradumbass]

I got banned from PRE because I told Rosey she was worse than Rita Panahi

Is her lackey disco still there?

 

[tora tora tora]

would be a frustrating and disappointing end
we need that #300 to have one last celebration together
one last time to stand and thank our champ

He's not quite right but 15 rounds left, 5 games off 300. "manage" Dusty for the next few weeks get fitness/hunger back

 

[prodigy1311]

I don't think we'd win his 300th game. what a shame! he single handedly ensured, jack, cotch & shedda got a winning send off! who is going to stand up for him, Captain Toby?

 

[Coach_Required]

I don't think our Dusty has been the same player since that sniping prick Robinson ****ed up his kidneys.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

so... we play him for half games and protect him until we reach #300
not like we got much to lose...

Would it be beneath him to play as the sub for a couple of games?

Freo have been doing it to good effect with Fyfe.

 

[JackNah_8]

I don't think our Dusty has been the same player since that sniping prick Robinson ****ed up his kidneys.

Agree, since that awful injury he hasn't been the same.

 

[jthanos]

I don't think our Dusty has been the same player since that sniping prick Robinson ****ed up his kidneys.

100 % - nothing more, nothing less. His decline is internal/physical.

 

[TigerImposter]

Would it be beneath him to play as the sub for a couple of games?

Freo have been doing it to good effect with Fyfe.

I don’t mind that idea Ghost as I think he would be a better impact to the team coming on a bit later as he tires badly now by 3/4 X. Fyfe as you say is looking fresher and dangerous again with the vest duties.

 

[OFFtheBALL]

Some rumours floating around this morning he is calling time today. Anyone know anything?

almost a year to the day when dimma bailed on us and was miraculously refreshed a few months later. if dusty follows that path and goes to the GC mirroring dimmas exit ill throw up!!

 

[Wooden Robot]

Would it be beneath him to play as the sub for a couple of games?

Freo have been doing it to good effect with Fyfe.

Suggested it a few weeks ago.
If not as a sub, but extended bench time in the first half.
He's sadly on empty after half time these days.

 

[Cleansweep17]

I reckon he’s preserving himself to get another contract. Whether that’s with us or another club idk. He’s too scared to go tackle for some reason.

 

[Daka]

I'm not expecting him to be the old Dusty, just expecting that he works hard & he isn't anyone can see that even by his defensive standards for the 6 years have been better than what he is showing now.

I have no issues with him retiring or moving on at the end of the he will always be a legend but while he crosses the white line he needs to be showing more effort or we should just play some kid.