Play Nice Dustin Martin to North | 31/8: DM signed at RFC for 1.3m/7yrs

[scooby1279]

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[Bigeasy]

There is a lot of posturing and assumptions at present from the Richmond camp. No signs by Martin that he will be signing on at all. Expect him at North.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

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God, whichever way this goes, it has been hilarious. Big hand to Carr and Martin for how they have played it, and how they have shown up the shallowness of almost all the footy media and a lot of the footy public.

 

[Groucho]

My god,Tef still hauling 'em in over there.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Right, some news from Bowen:

The Bombers were briefly linked to Richmond superstar Dustin Martin but it's believed they don't have the cap space to bring in a big fish, with Port Adelaide half-back Jasper Pittard and GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper among their more affordable targets.

The Roos have set their sights high this year, aggressively targeting midfield stars Dustin Martin and Josh Kelly. North has dangled a $10 million, nine-year deal in front of Kelly, and is reportedly tempting Richmond's Martin with a six-year contract worth about $1.3 million a season. Kelly appears more and more likely to return home to Victoria and, if that happens, the Roos appear well placed to snare the son of 1980s Kangaroo Phil, with Carlton and St Kilda their biggest rivals. The field in the Martin race seems to have narrowed to the Tigers and Kangaroos, but there is a growing sense Martin will reject North's bigger offer – in excess of $1 million more over six years – to remain at Punt Rd. If Kelly or Martin, or worse still both, turn the Roos down, they could turn their attention to Kelly's GWS teammate Jacob Hopper. Meanwhile, North is again likely to explore trading Todd Goldstein, although the 2015 All Australian ruckman's value is now no higher than a second-round draft pick. The Kangaroos also face some tough calls on out-of-contract veterans Scott Thompson, Jarrad Waite, Lachlan Hansen and Sam Gibson. Of the quartet, Thompson and Waite appear best placed to play on.

No prizes for guessing the Tigers' priority: re-signing Dustin Martin. North Melbourne has led the opposition raids on the Brownlow Medal favourite, trying to blow Richmond out of the water with a six-year offer worth up to $1.3 million a season. The Tigers have increased their initial offer of about $850,000 a season to about $1.1 million a year and are confident of retaining the midfield superstar. Richmond's efforts appear to have satisfied Martin amid widespread speculation he will re-sign soon. GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper is on the Tigers' radar, but if the Victorian decides to come home they will face stiff competition from Geelong, Carlton and Essendon, while Adelaide and the Brisbane Lions are also circling the 20-year-old. Richmond

 

[TheKanga]

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Waiting to see they go out in straight sets

 

[darko]

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It's happening!!!

 

[Rockstar6]

Knew he wasn't close to re-signing! It's happening!!!!

 

[Jindrrk]

I can't find the Billings to north thread. What's happening?

Him still not being signed + continually hanging around our boys + Saint fans being total flogs this year = deserving of a troll thread like this one.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

One of the betting agencies with a hilarious post on Facebook this morning saying Dustin had re signed. Tiger nuffies going full on with the screams of delight.

Click the link and it's an article where he re signed in 2014

 

[Jindrrk]

One of the betting agencies with a hilarious post on Facebook this morning saying Dustin had re signed. Tiger nuffies going full on with the screams of delight.

Click the link and it's an article where he re signed in 2014

ROFL thats gold. Those nuffies wouldn't even click on the link, just read the headline of the post no doubt

 

[Mr. Blonde]

God, whichever way this goes, it has been hilarious. Big hand to Carr and Martin for how they have played it, and how they have shown up the shallowness of almost all the footy media and a lot of the footy public.

Absolutely spot on. I'd love to know how many in the AFL media have gone to air or gone to print with incorrect information or opinions on this one.

It has shown up how little they all actually know, and that their "reporting" is little more than guess work at best.

 

[Saintly_]

There is a lot of posturing and assumptions at present from the Richmond camp. No signs by Martin that he will be signing on at all. Expect him at North.

They are putting off talks so they can have signed offers on the table after the season, and potentially drive his price even higher.

I doubt Martin cares about the Tigers at all, if so he would have already signed.

Delaying talks is no sign he is leaving the Tigers or coming to North IMHO, even has a Franklin feel to it.

 

[Jindrrk]

So is anyone going up to Taylor Made for some signatures/photos Philly Its Happening Roo style tomorrow?

 

[darko]

They are putting off talks so they can have signed offers on the table after the season, and potentially drive his price even higher.

I doubt Martin cares about the Tigers at all, if so he would have already signed.

Delaying talks is no sign he is leaving the Tigers or coming to North IMHO, even has a Franklin feel to it.

It absolutely has a Franklin feel to it. Wouldn't be shocked if a 3rd team joined the bid very late and threw money at him. Dusty is a mercenary.

 

[FloozyRoozy]

So is anyone going up to Taylor Made for some signatures/photos Philly Its Happening Roo style tomorrow?

I sure hope so, would be great for some North supporters to get down there, get some photos and get in his ear about coming to North.

 

[shinboner magic]

God, whichever way this goes, it has been hilarious. Big hand to Carr and Martin for how they have played it, and how they have shown up the shallowness of almost all the footy media and a lot of the footy public.

Carr must be on this thread and having to much fun.

 

[rickety]

 

[adrenalinjunkie]

Lol.

Quarters looking in much better nick back then. That was probably around the time he took on Jean Claude Van Damme (and by all accounts acquitted himself very nicely, did Quarters), so he would have needed to be.

 

[Snake_Baker]

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He might be able to shake another million out of them.

 

[Snake_Baker]

My god,Tef still hauling 'em in over there.

They do seem to be unusually attracted to me.

I am prepared to officially declare that the retention of Dustin Martin is the greatest Richmond achievemant since the 1980 premiership.

 

[PROOOOO]

I ran into a guy today who told me to open an account on here and say, and I quote... "Its Still Happening" make of that what you will.

 

[TruRoos7]

Philly is that you???

 

[Le Grille]

I ran into a guy today who told me to open an account on here and say, and I quote... "Its Still Happening" make of that what you will.

Do you want to come on the podcast tonight?

 

[PROOOOO]

Philly is that you???

He said that i would be asked this.... He will be back tomorrow, and is looking forward to it.