- Dustin Martin will signal with the Suns: David Schwarz
- Schwartz says he's '100%' assured concerning the information
- Martin's future this season is up within the air
Tigers celebrity Dustin Martin will depart Richmond on the finish of the 2024 season and signal with the Gold Coast, based on Demons nice David Schwarz.
Martin, 33, lately celebrated his three hundredth recreation at Punt Street however there’s hypothesis over the two-time Brownlow Medallist's future after reviews he’s contemplating strolling away from soccer for good.
Martin can also be being tipped to maneuver north, away from Melbourne's AFL bubble, and there are reviews he could possibly be reunited with former Tigers coach Damien Hardwick.
Schwarz is assured Martin will be a part of the Suns subsequent season.
“I'll offer you 100 per cent. And it's not 97 per cent or 98 per cent,” the soccer legend instructed SEN radio.
'100 per cent Dustin Martin might be enjoying at Gold Coast subsequent 12 months on a two-year contract.
“You may take it to the financial institution. Deposit it within the financial institution proper now and get the curiosity. That's it.”
'You will note him enjoying for Gold Coast subsequent 12 months and I feel he’ll play many of the home matches and travelling is not going to be a giant possibility for him.
AFL nice David Schwarz says Richmond champion Dustin Martin (pictured) will '100 per cent' play for the Gold Coast Suns subsequent season
Martin's future in 2024 is unsure, however Schwarz is bound he’s heading north
'I feel he has the star issue and the participant who brings individuals into the workforce and he is a good chief on the coaching observe and on the sphere.
‘Generally actions converse louder than phrases, however when he does he instructions nice respect and he brings nothing however advantages to the youthful group.
'He's acquired his outdoors life below management. He's mature. His instance is strictly what the Suns want. He brings cash to the advertising and marketing, his relationship with the coach is nice, he is aware of the system and he thrives within the recreation and behind-the-scenes roles.
'It's a win-win state of affairs. Richmond will get a superb alternative for him and he will get one other alternative and I feel everyone wins on this.'
9's soccer reporter Tom Morris additionally believes a reunion with Hardwick might occur.
“This has been completely on development and hasn't modified all 12 months,” Morris stated Tuesday.
'Because it stands to date, the Martin camp is pushing for this somewhat than Gold Coast falling behind. The Suns are open to the concept however not prepared for it but.'
Morris stated Martin must settle for a seven-figure pay lower if he had been to maneuver to the Suns, and he believes the 33-year-old’s time at Punt Street will quickly come to an finish.
“His agent, Ralph Carr, stated he’s contemplating his choices,” Morris added.
'I’ve spoken to numerous individuals near Dusty this afternoon who imagine his time at Punt Street is coming to an finish and he’ll both be a part of the Sons or retire.
'It is usually my agency perception that he solely has a number of video games left within the yellow and black jersey.'
Some have speculated that Martin will retire on the finish of this season
Martin didn’t prepare on Tuesday as he continues to recuperate from a decrease again harm he suffered in the course of the workforce's loss to Carlton on Sunday.
The 33-year-old had simply seven disposals within the 20.11 (131) to 10.10 (70) loss – the bottom complete of his 301-game profession.
“He was upset within the abdomen,” Tigers coach Adam Yze stated.
'He tried to go in there for one more lap and he was simply struggling, so it was completely pointless.
'I don't know in the event that they've ever been modified earlier than however towards a high quality workforce like Carlton you want 18 match gamers.
'So him elevating his hand and saying he has a bit extra ache in his again is a credit score to him.'
