AFL: Relive Dustin Martin's 2020 Grand Final, considered by many as the greatest game in his career.
not only draws curtains on a truly legendary career , but the end of an era at Tigerland ... one he’s had such a profound impact on.
In between it all is the mohawk ‘Dusty’ haircut, the tattoos, the ambiguous personality and, of course, the ‘Don’t Argue’ move — having very much let his footy do the talking over his 302-game career.Debuting back in 2010 after joining the Tigers with the No. 3 pick in the draft, Martin along with the likes of Damien Hardwick, Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt helped transform the culture at Richmond.
“In the last 20 to 30 years at Richmond, his is the most pristine piece of jigsaw you’ll ever see on the puzzle. But standing above all those achievements are those three flags and three Norm Smith medals, where Martin really built his reputation. Dixon described Martin’s ability to rise above anyone on the big stage as “like nothing we’ve seen” and “almost superhuman” to etch his name in history books as a football “immortal”.
“It’s a phenomenal, phenomenal ability. Some players will take moments, but I think he has taken every moment possible, which is pretty extraordinary when you think about it.”Dixon described Martin’s 2017 season — where he claimed the premiership, Norm Smith and Brownlow triple gong — as “the most complete season I’ve seen.”
Martin had even toured the expansion club’s facilities before re-signing at Punt Road, leading into the best period of his career.Then in 2017, Martin was due to hit free agency amid intense rival interest including a Godfather $11 million offer from North Melbourne before he re-signed on a bumper seven-year deal through to 2024.“Being a one-club holds more weight in our game than anything.
“One of the biggest clubs in the country for over 30 years wasn’t a good club. There’s a lot of reasons why it became a good club again and he’s definitely sitting on the podium.
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