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Dustin MARTIN
#4 Richmond
Age: 28 |
Games: 179 | Born: Jun 26, 2021 |
Height: 187 |
Weight: 88 |
Position: |
2017 Digest: One of the game’s premier midfielders and will be crucial again. Contract speculation will linger until he re-signs but flying on the track.
2017 NAB Cup:
2017 Season
1 | Carl | Set victory up with three first-half goals and ended with four and plenty of assists. Huge. | 9 |
2 | Coll | Wearing a shiner after early head clash. Kept in check but his possessions were telling and two late goals buried the Pies. | 7 |
3 | WCE | Another game where he’s produced video game numbers. 40 disposals, two goals and 15 clearances, 898 metres gained… Wow! | 10 |
4 | Bris | Possibly the first game this year he won’t get Brownlow votes this year. Was shadowed heavily by Robinson. | 5 |
5 | Melb | Looked to be hampered by groin issue for three quarters, then exploded in final term to be one of the match-winners. | 7 |
6 | Adel | Interchanged with Trent Cotchin as full forward, was dangerous when one on one but the situation didn’t eventuate often enough. | 6 |
7 | WB | Bolted through with goal in opening moments and hard to handle for Dogs. Stunning play to set up late goal. | 7 |
8 | Frem | Took over the game in the final term in another fine display, although not as damaging as he has been. One goal, two inside-50s. | 7 |
9 | GWS | Spent some time deep forward, but was a ball-winning machine in midfield. Costly final term miss. | 7 |
10 | Ess | Helped settle team and was a constant source of drive, particularly forward of centre. Not sure he should have won BOG medal. | 7 |
11 | NM | Huge again. Ended with 38 touches, nine inside-50s, six tackles and a team-high 677 metres gained. | 9 |
12 | Bye. | ||
13 | Syd | One of his quieter games. Booted two goals from 23 touches, but was haphazard at times with his use. | 6 |
14 | Carl | Didn’t dominate like he did in season opener, but was a good contributor in middle, as well as resting forward. Influential late. | 7 |
15 | Port | Instrumental when the Tigers took control of the game late in the third term. | 8 |
16 | StK | Totally blanketed in first half with just six touches and was never allowed to take charge. | 3 |
17 | Bris | Decision making was poor early, but then had a gigantic second half to be best afield. Clip to Robertson’s chin a concern though. | 8 |
18 | GWS | Got going in second term after a quiet opening to be a factor in getting side back into the game; 31 disposals, 11 clearances. | 8 |
19 | GCS | Seven inside 50's amongst his 34 possession haul as he continues to drive his price tag up. | 8 |
20 | Haw | Key playmaker might have procured more Brownlow votes with 32 disposals and two third-quarter goals. | 8 |
21 | Geel | Spent plenty of time forward and booted 2 goals. Not one of his best days, but even his average days are better than most. | 6 |
22 | Frem | Dominated. His skill was at another level, Had 36 disposals, seven clearances and kicked two goals. | 9 |
23 | StK | Brownlow votes likely again after another monster afternoon highlighted by 36 possessions, seven inside-50s and two goals. | 8 |
QF | Geel | Star playmaker was superb and lifted to another level with sublime last term that put the game to bed; 28 disposals. | 9 |
PF | GWS | When the game was there to be won, he was immense. 13 score involvements and three second-half goals. | 9 |
GF | Adel | Busy as a set of jumper leads at a country funeral. Dangerous each time he got it and he got it plenty. 28 possessions and two goals. | 8 |
2016 Season
1 | Carl | Foot skills early were sub-standard but kept workrate up and brute strength came to fore at times. | 6 |
2 | Coll | 30 touches – 14 contested – and was a driving force all night in attack. Helped Tigers’ back in it. | 7 |
3 | Adel | Came into the game after a quiet first half but then shifted to half back in final term. Just fair. | 5 |
4 | WCE | One of his team’s better players with 23 disposals. Kept working. | 6 |
5 | Melb | Looked uninterested. Rarely got dangerous and apart for fleeting moments was not a factor. | 3 |
6 | Port | Worked through midfield then rested deep forward. Stats don’t represent impact on the game. | 5 |
7 | Haw | Dynamic start and got Tigers going. Kept going but pressure stats down later. | 7 |
8 | Syd | Drifted forward to be a factor but work around the ball turned game at times. Important. | 7 |
9 | Frem | Powreful in contests. Couldn’t be tackled – fended off effectively and constantly. | 7 |
10 | Ess | Won the medal for best afield with career-high stats. Looked a cut above. | 9 |
11 | NM | Kept boring in but North was able to keep him under wraps. | 4 |
12 | GCS | Huge first half with 22 touches and the main man when Tigers needed him late. In Brownlow form. | 9 |
14 | Bris | Dynamic from start to finish in midfield and resting at half forward. More Brownlow votes on way. | 8 |
15 | Port | Won plenty of footy but turned it over or made poor decisions with the footy in hand. | 6 |
16 | WB | Some of his disposal was off but work-rate enormous. Tigers’ best again. | 8 |
17 | Ess | Chalk him down for more votes. 43 touches, 14 clearances and two goals but scrappy at times. | 8 |
18 | Haw | Only Tiger to take fight to Hawks across four quarters – 10 clearances. | 9 |
19 | GWS | Can’t question his work ethic. Fought hard on the inside to win 13 contested possessions. | 7 |
20 | Coll | Wills was no match and he was dangerous around the ball and up forward. | 8 |
21 | Geel | Huge game. Left to own devices for much of day and relished the space. | 8 |
22 | StK | Lost the head-to-head battle with Ross. Wasted many possessions. | 6 |
23 | Syd | One of few Tigers to produce a four-quarter effort despite disposal being poor at times. | 7 |
2015 Season
1 | Carl | Shut down completely by White early but still managed some input. | 4 |
2 | WB | In everything in first half but had brakes put on slightly after main break. | 7 |
3 | Bris | Big second half but game was already in the bag. | 7 |
4 | Melb | Continued to run but ran out of ideas going forward. Had better nights. | 6 |
5 | Geel | Tried hard all day but only two clearances and four inside-50s. | 6 |
6 | NM | Did what he could all day but lacked support. Only one inside-50 though. | 6 |
7 | Coll | Seven tackles, six clearances and three inside-50s. Huge game. | 8 |
8 | Port | Smooth mover started on Boak but then won plenty of his own footy. | 7 |
9 | Ess | Sank a big goal just before half time and was a fine contributor. | 8 |
10 | Frem | Led the charge in first quarter blitz and was good all night. | 8 |
12 | WCE | Broke open forward line early. Damaging with three first half goals. | 8 |
13 | Syd | Worked into the game but wasn’t a major factor. 24 possessions. | 6 |
14 | GWS | Not his best game but able to provide an option. Six inside-50s, one goal. | 7 |
15 | Carl | Not his best game but offered up a goal and four inside-50s. | 5 |
16 | StK | Impossible to contain and Saints always had concerns. | 7 |
17 | Frem | Spent time deep in attack but had some crucial misses in front of goal. | 6 |
18 | Haw | Terrific first quarter to help Tigers make a statement. In the thick of it. | 7 |
19 | Adel | Tigers' best with three goals, seven tackles and three inside-50s. | 8 |
20 | GCS | Close to best afield with three goals, six clearances and five inside-50s. | 8 |
21 | Coll | Ball use and work-rate first class. Won the ball in every part of the ground. | 8 |
22 | Ess | Had an off night. Spent a lot of it forward for one goal. Only two inside-50s. | 5 |
23 | NM | Jacobs tagged him and his tactics irritated early. Finished strongly. | 6 |
EF | NM | Strong first half but drifted out at game wore on. | 6 |
2014 Season
1 | GCS | Spent time at half back and in midfield. Pushed forward late when the Tigers needed goals. | 7 |
2 | Carl | Potent ball winner in first half. Dropped away in third but important at the end. | 7 |
3 | WB | Started very well but then had decreasing effect on match. | 5 |
4 | Coll | Ran hard and one Tiger who at least broke even in his position. | 7 |
5 | Bris | Used mainly in a forward role and a constant threat on young Gardiner. | 7 |
6 | Haw | Apart from nice goal was quiet and limping late. | 5 |
7 | Geel | Handy but interestingly only two inside-50s, two clearances and no tackles. | 7 |
9 | Melb | Started brilliantly and finished with 31 touches and a goal. Also had seven clearances. | 7 |
10 | GWS | Had no problems finding the ball again. The most consistent Tiger midfielder this year. | 7 |
11 | Ess | Led team in disposals and added two goals. Held up his end of the bargain. | 7 |
12 | NM | Four first-half goals set team alight then Firrito kept him goalless in second half. | 7 |
13 | Frem | Started brightly but possessions didn’t damage Dockers. Only one inside-50s. | 6 |
14 | Syd | Dynamic first half and strong finish answered critics. | 7 |
15 | StK | Productive and positive with his use of ball. One of the players who generated the win. | 7 |
16 | Bris | Brilliant around the ball and importantly didn’t wilt late in game. A key player. | 8 |
17 | Port | Spent a lot of time in attack but burst through the contests with typical power. | 7 |
18 | WCE | Dangerous around the footy and chimed in with two critical goals. | 7 |
19 | GWS | Quiet early and spent more time forward to look after sore body. Ended with 2.2. | 6 |
20 | Ess | Flitted in and but when in he was handy in applying pressure. One goal. | 6 |
21 | Adel | Two goals including the highly contentious sealer in the final minute. | 6 |
22 | Hamstring. | ||
23 | Syd | Demanded the ball when the game was on the line and he delivered. | 8 |
EF | Port | Played close by a variety of Power defenders including Pittard. | 6 |
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PF | – | ||
GF | – |
2013 Season
1 | Carl | Brilliant second-term goal a highlight of monster first half. Faded after half time. | 7 |
2 | StK | 11 disp. first term was huge. Only 13 more for remainder but handy late. | 7 |
3 | WB | Dominant display from the outset. Power, skill, dash, he had it all. | 9 |
4 | Coll | Only nine effective disposals and two in total in second half not enough. | 4 |
5 | Frem | 13 contested poss, one goal. Superb goal from boundary and had another chance late . | 7 |
6 | Geel | Handy enough in middle with 10 cont poss, two goals and four clearances. | 7 |
7 | Port | Took it upon himself to take charge of the midfield in Cotchin’s absence. | 8 |
8 | Melb | Marked hard all day but kicked three goals playing mostly up forward. | 7 |
9 | Ess | Played a lot forward and wasteful in second quarter when the game was on. | 6 |
10 | WCE | Won some footy but did make some odd decisions at times. Can be better. | 5 |
12 | Adel | Helped set win up with two early goals and ended with four in a polished display | 8 |
13 | WB | Good four-quarter performer without ever hitting any great heights. | 6 |
14 | StK | Won kicks in general play but didn’t always hit targets. | 6 |
15 | NM | Provided good run through middle but lacked his usual damage forward of centre. | 5 |
16 | GCS | Top possession winner for Tigers but haphazard with his disposal at times. | 7 |
17 | Frem | Started forward and proved a handful for Spurr. Wayward finishing but had a big day. | 7 |
18 | Syd | Brilliant goals and penetrative use of ball made him Tigers’ best. | 8 |
19 | Haw | Wasted the footy at times but did enough to keep the wheels turning. | 5 |
20 | Bris | Roamed around the centre of the ground finding the ball at will. | 7 |
21 | Carl | A very quiet afternoon from the dynamic midfielder. Only 10 touches. | 3 |
22 | GWS | Was everywhere in the first half. Worked hard both ways and laid five tackles. Super! | 9 |
23 | Ess | Got the Tigers rolling early and was a constant force forward of centre. | 7 |
EF | Carl | A nice goal in second term but only eight disposals and little influence after that. | 6 |
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2012 Season
1 | Carl | Strong in the midfield battle although he tapered a bit at the end. | 7 |
2 | Coll | Quiet by his standards. | 4 |
3 | Melb | Upstaged by a few teammates but still had 19 disposals and six inside 50s. | 6 |
4 | Geel | Not his best day. Only half his touches effective and didn’t kick a goal. | 5 |
5 | WCE | Looked threatening midfield and forward. Powerful performance. | 7 |
6 | Port | Six inside 50s, four clearances but sprayed his two set shots wide. | 7 |
7 | Syd | Started brilliantly with 10 possessions in first quarter but faded. | 6 |
8 | Ess | Strong first half then not as effective in final hour. | 5 |
9 | Haw | Four inside-50s, 13 contested possessions and iced it with two goals. | 8 |
10 | StK | Won a fair bit of the footy and often burnt off tagger Ray. | 6 |
11 | Frem | Tried to use his muscle to break free but too often got wrapped up. | 6 |
12 | GWS | Off target in front of goal (0.3) which curtailed his overall influence. | 6 |
14 | Adel | Kicked three goals from midfield and instrumental early. | 7 |
17 | NM | Used forward a lot and looked dangerous at times – ended with 2.2. | 6 |
18 | Carl | He and Cotchin dominated early. | 7 |
19 | Bris | Influential match, was involved in 10 of Richmond’s scores. | 7 |
20 | WB | Best game since suspension. Used footy brilliantly and created for others. | 8 |
21 | Frem | Won the contested ball and covered plenty of ground. | 6 |
22 | Ess | Strong game with plenty of run. | 6 |
23 | Port | Just went then injured in third term and day was done. | 3 |
1. | CROUCH, Matt | Adel | 189 |
2. | MARTIN, Dustin | Rich | 186 |
3. | KELLY, Joshua | GWS | 184 |
4. | DANGERFIELD, Patrick | Geel | 175 |
5. | LAIRD, Rory | Adel | 172 |
6. | WARD, Callan | GWS | 172 |
7. | MITCHELL, Tom | Haw | 171 |
8. | DUNCAN, Mitch | Geel | 170 |
9. | COTCHIN, Trent | Rich | 167 |
10. | RANCE, Alex | Rich | 167 |
11. | SHIEL, Dylan | GWS | 166 |
12. | WINES, Ollie | Port | 165 |
13. | JACOBS, Sam | Adel | 162 |
14. | TUOHY, Zach | Geel | 161 |
15. | OLIVER, Clayton | Melb | 161 |
16. | GAFF, Andrew | WCE | 161 |
17. | GRIGG, Shaun | Rich | 160 |
18. | PARKER, Luke | Syd | 160 |
19. | MURPHY, Marc | Carl | 159 |
20. | MERRETT, Zach | Ess | 157 |
21. | EBERT, Brad | Port | 157 |
22. | DOUGLAS, Richard | Adel | 156 |
23. | SLOANE, Rory | Adel | 156 |
24. | DOCHERTY, Sam | Carl | 155 |
25. | HEPPELL, Dyson | Ess | 155 |