Richmond legend Dustin Martin appears not likely to continue his profession at the Gold Coast after making an uncommon public remark to the media on Tuesday night. Martin revealed his instant retirement in a breeze media release in August, bringing an end to his flashing 302-game profession. The 33-year-old three-time Norm Smith medallist had actually formerly been connected to a relocate to the Suns and the speculation was reignited last month when he connected to crucial Gold Coast authorities. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today But those talks appear dead and buried now. Martin was asked point-blank if he would be continuing his profession at the Suns when he came to the Tigers finest and fairest on Tuesday. “Happily retired,” he informed Channel 9. Dustin Martin signed off this year after winning 3 premierships, 3 Norm Smith Medals and a Brownlow. Credit: Getty Despite the continuous media speculation, previous colleague Trent Cotchin constantly questioned a relocation would occur. “I’ve moved even more detailed to the no percent. I’m going to state not even 0.1 percent of a possibility,” he stated on Talking Footy recently. Perhaps the greatest of big-game gamers, Martin won the Norm Smith Medal in all 3 premierships throughout the Tigers’ age of supremacy from 2017-20. He played 278 of his 302 video games at Richmond under Hardwick, who simply finished his very first season in charge at the Suns. Martin sustained an injury-plagued end to his profession at Richmond. After a psychological 300th video game versus Hawthorn, Martin was subbed out in his next match versus Carlton. He missed out on a month of football before returning for one last video game versus North Melbourne in Round 21. The Tigers lost that match and after that 2 days later on, Martin revealed his instant retirement. He went back to the MCG for the Tigers’ last match of the season to formally bid goodbye to fans. The media-shy super star never ever spoke openly after his retirement statement, however resisted tears when talking to previous colleague Jack Riewoldt as he revealed his love to the fans. “Pretty psychological and it’s quite surreal. It feels a bit strange,” he stated. “I believe after today it will truly sink in. As everybody understands, I enjoy the club, I like you all a lot. I’m going to miss out on the location a lot, so grateful to be a Tiger.” “As I stated, I enjoy you all a lot, I’ve been so enjoyed and supported. Thank you for whatever,” he included.
Richmond legend Dustin Martin puts cold water on Gold Coast move with uncommon remark: ‘Happily retired’
