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- Dustin Martin appears to be like set to go away Richmond
- He’s reportedly weighing up two choices
- Martin, 33, performed his three hundredth recreation final month
Dustin Martin’s future have reportedly been narrowed down to only two choices, and neither embrace Richmond.
The Tigers celebrity, 33, lately celebrated his three hundredth recreation at Punt Highway, however hypothesis over the two-time Brownlow Medalist’s future has been rife amid stories he’s contemplating strolling away from footy for good.
Martin has additionally been linked with a transfer north, away from the AFL bubble of Melbourne, and 9News stories that a reunion with former Tigers coach Damien Hardwick might be on the playing cards.
‘It is completely in play and this hasn’t modified all yr,’ stated 9’s footy reporter Tom Morris.
‘Because it sits, it is extra the Martin camp pushing it, than Gold Coast chasing him. The Suns are open to the concept, however not but wedded to it.’
Morris added that Martin would want to simply accept a seven-figure paycut if he’s to maneuver to the Suns, and is satisfied that the 33-year-old’s time at Punt Highway will likely be over shortly.
‘His agent Ralph Carr stated he’s weighing up his choices,’ Morris continued.
‘I’ve spoken to a number of folks near Dusty this afternoon who consider his time at Punt Rd is coming to an finish and he’ll both be part of the Suns or retire.
Dustin Martin is reportedly weighing up two separate choices for his future
Experiences recommend he needs to reunite with Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast
‘That’s my sturdy perception too, that he solely has a handful of video games left within the yellow and black.’
Martin didn’t practice on Tuesday as he’s recovering from a decrease again harm sustained throughout the staff’s loss to Carlton on Sunday.
The 33-year-old completed with simply seven disposals within the 20.11 (131) to 10.10 (70) defeat – the bottom tally of his 301-game profession.
‘He simply seized up,’ Tigers coach Adam Yze stated.
‘He tried to return on the market for another rotation and he was simply battling, so it was simply pointless.
‘I am undecided if he is ever been subbed earlier than however towards a top quality staff like Carlton you want 18 match guys on the market.
‘So for him to place his hand up and say his again’s a bit too sore is a credit score to him.’
