AFL hero has secret meeting with former coach as mystery surrounds his future
AFL hero has secret meeting with former coach as mystery surrounds his future
- Dustin Martin was noticed in a secret meeting with Damien Hardwick
- The Richmond celebrity’s contract expires on the finish of 2024
- Martin and Hardwick loved large success collectively at Punt Street
A photograph that can seemingly hang-out Richmond followers over the approaching summer season has emerged, with Tigers hero Dustin Martin noticed in a secret meeting with former coach Damien Hardwick.
Martin, 33, has been the topic of intense hypothesis over the previous 18 months, with the two-time Brownlow Medalist reportedly eager to get away from the Melbourne bubble.
The footy star is contracted to Richmond till the tip of the 2024 season, however his exit may very well be quick tracked this summer season after he was seen with Hardwick, who has lately been appointed new coach of the Gold Coast Suns.
Martin and Hardwick loved many joyful years collectively at Richmond, and their sturdy bond may very well be key to convincing the midfielder to maneuver to the AFL strugglers.
‘How about this picture – snapped simply this afternoon,’ 7News’ Mitch Cleary stated on Thursday.
‘An fascinating subplot (to the finals) as Dusty weighs up what comes subsequent for him.
‘It’s seen by the Suns that he’ll keep at Richmond however one to observe as the foolish season begins to warmth up on the again of the finals sequence.’
Hardwick has beforehand insisted he’ll respect Martin’s contract with the Tigers, whereas former Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin stated their reunion was nothing greater than a catch up whereas Martin is having fun with a vacation in Queensland.
‘It would be nice to see him as a 300-plus recreation participant for the Tigers within the yellow and black,’ Cotchin informed Channel 7’s Speaking Finals.
‘Is it some pre-retirement enjoyable to go up there (and play for Gold Coast) and benefit from the sunshine on the very finish of his profession?
‘I am undecided (however) I do know that certainly one of his values is loyalty.’
