A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career culminating in his 300th match.
Asked to identify his strengths as a footballer, the teenage Dustin Martin would provide a remarkably prescient description of the player who would mesmerise teammates, opponents and fans in
“No, I’ve been working on that this year,” Martin replied, with a hint of a smile. “To give the first option and get it back, instead of breaking all those tackles.” He began by stating his name and occupation: “Dustin Martin, I work as an electrician in Bendigo and I play for the Bendigo Pioneers.” Those who watched Martin from the Pioneers days attest his ball-winning gift was already evident. It was noteworthy that Dusty placed this first in the pecking order twice.Martin: “Yeah, I reckon I’m a pretty good kick. Yeah, I’m a good kick and got good hands.”
“Yeah, definitely try and get in the 14s for the beep test and get the 10s for the 3 K-er ,” Martin said, with an affirmative nod.
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