Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says Dustin Martin has his “blessing” to shift to Sydney should he desire,declaring whatever Martin provides the Tigers from here is a bonus.
Dustin Martin returns to action against Collingwood on Saturday,having had time off to grieve the death of his father,but whether he finishes his career at Punt Rd or elsewhere remains a point of intrigue. Could he do a Lance Franklin and move to Sydney?
Damien Hardwick says Dustin Martin is a real chance to return next weekend,while the Demons have lost a fourth player to COVID protocols and West Coast will unveil their 12th debutant this year.
The Tigers do not know when Dustin Martin will return,for the triple-premiership player is dealing with the death of his father and the mental toll of his own injury.
Champion midfielder Dustin Martin owes the Tigers nothing according to Richmond coach Damien Hardwick,who said there would be no pressure on the superstar to return from personal leave.
Richmond say there is no timeline on Dustin Martin’s return,but the Tigers do not expect the champion to remain unavailable for an extended period.
Dustin Martin was initially “a little bit nervous” in his return to the field last weekend but his coach says the champion is ready to return to his best.
Triple premiership-winning Richmond star Nick Vlastuin has given his tip on who will replace Trent Cotchin,but the Tigers have several options to consider.
The Richmond Football Club confirmed Mr Martin’s death in a statement on Saturday morning.
Rebuilding Dustin Martin from serious injury involved a plan to cleanse and rejuvenate his body inside and out to add games at the end of the star’s career.
Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale has offered high praise of Dustin Martin’s captaincy credentials.