Recommitted Dustin Martin [re-signed]

[tigerwill]

Haha Snake_Baker still can't let it go. Unbelievable

Neither can his little mate groins. Still love their little potshots that don't hit anything.
The thread that just keeps giving.
They've gone from hopeful to confident to desperate and now just regurgitating nonsense. Do they actually realise how dopey they make themselves look

 

[Snake_Baker]

Richmond football boss Neil Balme flew to New Zealand to visit Dustin Martin's father Shane on the eve of the Tiger star's crucial family meeting which ultimately sealed his decision to remain at the club.

Determined to communicate 'father to father' Richmond's long-term commitment to the 26-year-old champion, Balme missed the Tigers' final home-and-away clash at the MCG against St Kilda in a bid to meet Shane Martin face to face for the first time.

The dramatic Dustin Martin contract saga officially ended on The Footy Show three nights later but by close of business Monday night Richmond's inner sanctum knew that the player in his own mind had committed to stay. Apart from wanting to see his father the purpose of the visit was to communicate to Shane Martin the desire to remain a Tiger despite the extra estimated $1.8 million on offer from the Kangaroos.

Balme's secret New Zealand mission - the club approved the trip the night before the St Kilda game without the knowledge of Martin's manager Ralph Carr - did not turn out according to plan. But the internal view at Tigerland is that the extra lengths the club was prepared to go to to was not lost on the high profile restricted free agent as he weighed up a significantly richer offer from North Melbourne.

Shane Martin would not meet Balme telling him he had a pre-arranged engagement to meet friends to watch the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.

Balme had contacted him unannounced upon landing in New Zealand so instead the pair exchanged text messages in which Balme reportedly delivered the message he had hoped to spell out in person. Dustin Martin, who flew to New Zealand with Ralph Carr the following day, was understood to have been disappointed that Balme and his father never actually managed to meet.

The club had been keen on several occasions from the start of the season for Balme and/or his football lieutenant Daniel Richardson to make the trip but had been discouraged by Carr from doing so. In the end Balme decided he could not allow the pivotal family meeting to go ahead without attempting to tell Shane Martin how much Richmond cared for his son as a person as well as a champion footballer.

Very few at the club were told the true reason for Balme's absence at the MCG on August 27 where Martin was putting in yet another best afield performance to help secure his club a top four spot. Balme remained in New Zealand until early Monday, offering to attend the meeting involving the Martin father and son along with Carr. But he was discouraged from doing so.

Instead, after flying home to Melbourne, he spoke to Shane Martin over the telephone and was able to satisfy the Martin camp's request for a slight amendment to the Richmond offer which would favour the player. The club also readily agreed to the camp's request to sell the story to Channel Nine.

 

[TheKanga]

Seriously, as if he will go to your club. If Dusty snubbed your club for an extra 2 million dollars, that alone will sound massive alarm bells for Kelly.

Just keep dreaming, just like you did with Dusty.

Bookmarked.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Flying to NZ unannounced. How embarrassing.

If that's not begging I don't know what is.

Clearly Richmond were shitting bricks.

 

[DesertRoo]

Richmond football boss Neil Balme flew to New Zealand to visit Dustin Martin's father Shane on the eve of the Tiger star's crucial family meeting which ultimately sealed his decision to remain at the club.

Determined to communicate 'father to father' Richmond's long-term commitment to the 26-year-old champion, Balme missed the Tigers' final home-and-away clash at the MCG against St Kilda in a bid to meet Shane Martin face to face for the first time.

The dramatic Dustin Martin contract saga officially ended on The Footy Show three nights later but by close of business Monday night Richmond's inner sanctum knew that the player in his own mind had committed to stay. Apart from wanting to see his father the purpose of the visit was to communicate to Shane Martin the desire to remain a Tiger despite the extra estimated $1.8 million on offer from the Kangaroos.

Balme's secret New Zealand mission - the club approved the trip the night before the St Kilda game without the knowledge of Martin's manager Ralph Carr - did not turn out according to plan. But the internal view at Tigerland is that the extra lengths the club was prepared to go to to was not lost on the high profile restricted free agent as he weighed up a significantly richer offer from North Melbourne.

Shane Martin would not meet Balme telling him he had a pre-arranged engagement to meet friends to watch the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.

Balme had contacted him unannounced upon landing in New Zealand so instead the pair exchanged text messages in which Balme reportedly delivered the message he had hoped to spell out in person. Dustin Martin, who flew to New Zealand with Ralph Carr the following day, was understood to have been disappointed that Balme and his father never actually managed to meet.

The club had been keen on several occasions from the start of the season for Balme and/or his football lieutenant Daniel Richardson to make the trip but had been discouraged by Carr from doing so. In the end Balme decided he could not allow the pivotal family meeting to go ahead without attempting to tell Shane Martin how much Richmond cared for his son as a person as well as a champion footballer.

Very few at the club were told the true reason for Balme's absence at the MCG on August 27 where Martin was putting in yet another best afield performance to help secure his club a top four spot. Balme remained in New Zealand until early Monday, offering to attend the meeting involving the Martin father and son along with Carr. But he was discouraged from doing so.

Instead, after flying home to Melbourne, he spoke to Shane Martin over the telephone and was able to satisfy the Martin camp's request for a slight amendment to the Richmond offer which would favour the player. The club also readily agreed to the camp's request to sell the story to Channel Nine.

By Caroline Wilson.. the tigers are truely the best at eating their own.

 

[Dargonian]

After today's events dusty signing a seven year mammoth 10 mill contract doesn't mean anything. I reckon dusty is gona pull a schache. The old sign a contract then demand a trade.... classic! Get around him again North.

 

[Rich01]

Kangaroos still can't let it go.
Pretty sad really.

 

[TheKanga]

After today's events dusty signing a seven year mammoth 10 mill contract doesn't mean anything. I reckon dusty is gona pull a schache. The old sign a contract then demand a trade.... classic! Get around him again North.

Now that would be funny



Jindrrk

 

[tigerwill]

Flying to NZ unannounced. How embarrassing.

If that's not begging I don't know what is.

Clearly Richmond were shitting bricks.

Knock backs must hurt.

Clearly Richmond got their man. That's all that matters.
Keep crying.
All you're doing is making complete fools of yourselves. Meanwhile you're giving us all plenty of laughs

 

[captain blood 17]

Well done Dustin on winning the MVP award.


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[DrMike]

Well done Dustin on winning the MVP award.

Goes alright

 

[captain blood 17]

Goes alright

Dunno Doc, did you see his body language? We did low ball him back in 2013 and then tried the same this year. Maybe this is part of Ralph and Dusty's masterplan to get to North and screw us?
Maybe, he signs the big deal at Tigerland, wins a heap of awards, maybe a premiership, and then straight after that, he pays back the club but getting Ralph to tell us he wants out and wants to go to North. I'm still nervous he may end up there.



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[TheCuzEffect]

Flying to NZ unannounced. How embarrassing.

If that's not begging I don't know what is

Clearly Richmond were shitting bricks.

But but it was a done deal and he was gonna be at north

 

[Snake_Baker]

But but it was a done deal and he was gonna be at north

Indeed it was, and if Richmond hadn't buckled at the finish line he would be in blue & white stripes next season.

 

[tigerwill]

Indeed it was, and if Richmond hadn't buckled at the finish line he would be in blue & white stripes next season.

Buckled
If, maybe and buts don't count for anything. Keep dreaming.
But but but you said Richmond would have no choice but to match norths offer.
Luckily Dustins sense of loyalty and cameraderie meant we only had to offer a few $mill less than north.

Meanwhile your club can keep throwing $million haymakers around at will. It's not how many you throw but which ones land with the most impact. We landed the knockout blow. How's the canvas?
It's like Mayweather (Richmond) vs McGregor (north). Plenty of talk, a small brave effort, but you came up short. Now you'll have to look for an easier option.
Now off you go and look for another player in another thread.

 

[mellowyellow]

Indeed it was, and if Richmond hadn't buckled at the finish line he would be in blue & white stripes next season.

At least you can take solace in securing Kelly with an extremely generous multi million dollar deal....Well done to yous

 

[tigerwill]

At least you can take solace in securing Kelly with an extremely generous multi million dollar deal....Well done to yous

Oops...

 

[Tiger71]

Bookmarked.

Bazzar has theKanga apologized yet ?

 

[Bazzar]

We missed out on a set of steak knives. More steak knives will appear.

A better player is our number one priority.

https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy...2=15&type=A&pid1=3919&pid2=3316&fid1=O&fid2=O

Is it true you signed him today? Congrats you must be chuffed

 

[Bazzar]

Seriously, as if he will go to your club. If Dusty snubbed your club for an extra 2 million dollars, that alone will sound massive alarm bells for Kelly.

Just keep dreaming, just like you did with Dusty.

Bookmarked.

Bookmarked? Yep, sure was

 

[TheKanga]

Bazzar has theKanga apologized yet ?

For what?

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

Wow this is so awkward. So awkward being a north supporter ...

 

[DrMike]

Wow this is so awkward. So awkward being the north supporter ...

FTFY

 

[TheKanga]

Wow this is so awkward. So awkward being a north supporter ...

Lol what are you on about?
Ive seen 2 premierships.
Seen 4 finals wins in recent years.

Proud to be a North supporter.

 

[Gosha]

Bookmarked.

Hahaha