Player Watch #4 Dustin Martin

[peternorth]

Blame is notorious for being a bullshit artist when it comes to injuries. Hes done it constantly when hes been on SEN. I have a feeling Dusty will play but he will be limited so will play predominantly forward.

lying is the second language of afl

 

[Dunger]

he's not in a moon boot
he's not in crutches
he's not wearing any tape

he is up and about and moving around

So based on that, whatever his injury, is not that bad. It may just be a niggle they want to sort out. It may be something that requires a bit of management and reduced load.

if he has a serious injury, he'd be strapped or in crutches or a moon boot.

 

[cairo tiger]

I heard he fell awkwardly over some chopsticks or something

 

[rfctigerarmy]

he's not in a moon boot
he's not in crutches
he's not wearing any tape

he is up and about and moving around

So based on that, whatever his injury, is not that bad. It may just be a niggle they want to sort out. It may be something that requires a bit of management and reduced load.

if he has a serious injury, he'd be strapped or in crutches or a moon boot.

That's not how injuries work, sir.

 

[captain blood 17]

Can’t play dusty half baked, as good as he is the game is too fast and he’ll get done.
Who goes in if he can’t play? Hmmmmm.....
We need a wild card.

We can play Dusty.


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[captain blood 17]

he's not in a moon boot
he's not in crutches
he's not wearing any tape

he is up and about and moving around

So based on that, whatever his injury, is not that bad. It may just be a niggle they want to sort out. It may be something that requires a bit of management and reduced load.

if he has a serious injury, he'd be strapped or in crutches or a moon boot.

Yep, like Rance and Jack.


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[smasha]

RFC should dress Rance in a moon boot and make him hobble to get the press overjoyed with excitement.

 

[Muddiemoose]

Dusty would play with one leg if he needed too given it’s a final

 

[Dunger]

The whole team should enter the field like this on Friday

 

[peternorth]

The whole team should enter the field like this on Friday

Dont forget the grimace

 

[tigertigertiger]

Is dusty being over rated as a genuine Brownlow chance? He only lifts when it matters these day and good on him. b2b norms and premiership but I'm not sure about a Brownlow , although also wouldn't be much of a shock if he did

 

[Grrr]

The whole team should enter the field like this on Friday

How cocky would that be, love it. Much better than Adelaide's power stance. Or perhaps just Dusty does it, then rolls to FF.

 

[amc11]

Is dusty being over rated as a genuine Brownlow chance? He only lifts when it matters these day and good on him. b2b norms and premiership but I'm not sure about a Brownlow , although also wouldn't be much of a shock if he did

I think the only thing overrated is the incredibly high expectation fans have of Dustin Martin after his 2017 season. Who knows if we will ever see a season like that from any other player let alone Dusty himself. Once people stop trying to compare Dusty's season 2018 to season 2017 (especially those with an interest more towards fantasy footy or super coach or whatever they call them) and just enjoy the ride you get a vastly different outlook.

Dusty is a team player through and through, he creates and draws others into the game. This year the Tiges won 18 games in the home and away rounds and Dusty picked up coaches votes in 15 out of the 21 games he played. Although his stats are slightly down on last year Dusty is still number one in the league for total centre clearances, number one for score involvements, number one for inside 50s, has kicked 31 goals and 22 goal assists so far plus the team as a whole are performing well. Dusty doesn't have to "star" for us to win games this season and like every other player in the team his responsibility is to play his role. Just like every other team was hunting Richmond this season, the teams were also gunning for Dusty, and for him to perform as well as he has under the immense pressure placed on him shows his great mental and physical strength.

I reckon he is a genuine Brownlow chance especially as unlike the previous 3 years there really isn't a runaway stand out despite how many possessions Tom Mitchell racked up! Will be interesting to see just which way the umpires vote when faced with consistent team performances v big possession winners v impact on the game. Bottom line is the team with the highest score wins the game - therefore goals, centre clearances, inside 50s and score involvements do have a big impact. As Dusty is a proven vote winner he might even pick up some extra votes with the evenness of the team performance due to his class and finishing ability. It could even be multiple winners - has anyone checked the odds for a tied vote?

 

[roacheee]

I heard he fell awkwardly over some chopsticks or something

he might have fallen off his wallet?

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

That campaigner David flog king was at it again today stating that closed sessions should cease.
Reckons clubs owe it fans to know whats up with their players reusty.
Just wow.
First FA
Now Closed sessions.
I guess if we go b2b he'd call for a premiership points handicap on us next year.

 

[Sir_Loin]

That campaigner David flog king was at it again today stating that closed sessions should cease.
Reckons clubs owe it fans to know whats up with their players reusty.
Just wow.
First FA
Now Closed sessions.
I guess if we go b2b he'd call for a premiership points handicap on us next year.

Well if the knob is patient he can go to Thursday’s open session. Case closed your honour.

 

[Tforce]

Who cares what King says. B grade player at a stretch. And a knob eating AFL boys club commentator who lives in his own little lab.

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

I wonder if Robbo was given the silent treatment again. Poor chap. Feels media deserves to be informed all the time and has an obligation to tell the public what's happening with everything.

Relax oh drunk one..... sometimes things need to be kept in house.

 

[tigertigertiger]

I think the only thing overrated is the incredibly high expectation fans have of Dustin Martin after his 2017 season. Who knows if we will ever see a season like that from any other player let alone Dusty himself. Once people stop trying to compare Dusty's season 2018 to season 2017 (especially those with an interest more towards fantasy footy or super coach or whatever they call them) and just enjoy the ride you get a vastly different outlook.

Dusty is a team player through and through, he creates and draws others into the game. This year the Tiges won 18 games in the home and away rounds and Dusty picked up coaches votes in 15 out of the 21 games he played. Although his stats are slightly down on last year Dusty is still number one in the league for total centre clearances, number one for score involvements, number one for inside 50s, has kicked 31 goals and 22 goal assists so far plus the team as a whole are performing well. Dusty doesn't have to "star" for us to win games this season and like every other player in the team his responsibility is to play his role. Just like every other team was hunting Richmond this season, the teams were also gunning for Dusty, and for him to perform as well as he has under the immense pressure placed on him shows his great mental and physical strength.

I reckon he is a genuine Brownlow chance especially as unlike the previous 3 years there really isn't a runaway stand out despite how many possessions Tom Mitchell racked up! Will be interesting to see just which way the umpires vote when faced with consistent team performances v big possession winners v impact on the game. Bottom line is the team with the highest score wins the game - therefore goals, centre clearances, inside 50s and score involvements do have a big impact. As Dusty is a proven vote winner he might even pick up some extra votes with the evenness of the team performance due to his class and finishing ability. It could even be multiple winners - has anyone checked the odds for a tied vote?

A season Like that is a million dozen a. Life. Time. I’m upset because I had deep 2014 I’m going to bed I love u all

 

[tigertigertiger]

******freo 2014 that shoulda said

 

[tigertigertiger]

Sorry 2013 seems soooner to be honest but I was all in for freo

 

[tigertigertiger]

Ross needs to adjust I’m gonna shut up ad F,OFF!

 

[captain blood 17]

That campaigner David flog king was at it again today stating that closed sessions should cease.
Reckons clubs owe it fans to know whats up with their players reusty.
Just wow.
First FA
Now Closed sessions.
I guess if we go b2b he'd call for a premiership points handicap on us next year.

What a ******* idiot. Seriously.


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[jesterx]

time to put down the pipe and have a nap mate

 

[richo's dodgy hammy]

Ch 9 reporting Dusty has had a minor cleanout on his knee