Dustin Martin is accused of giving up on Richmond over one VERY controversial act that has infuriated the club Martin has been on leave from the Tigers since round 16 Has been suffering from back spasms after 300th game A telling act while on leave has Tigers top brass frustrated By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:45, 23 July 2024 | Updated: 01:45, 23 July 2024 e-mail View comments Richmond officials are reportedly angry over the movements and future of Dustin Martin after the veteran star committed a very telling act while on leave from the club. It's been claimed that the club was unaware that Martin played golf last week while injury left him unavailable for their 16.20 (116) to 11.
9 (75) loss to Port Adelaide . The revelation has added to the growing tension within the club concerning Martin's commitment and future. The 33-year-old was granted personal leave between rounds 18 and 19 to visit friends and family in New Zealand .
Despite returning to training at Punt Road on Monday for a light session, management are privately irritated that their superstar was fit enough to play golf but not play for the battling club. Martin has been struggling with a back injury since being subbed out during Richmond's round 16 loss to Carlton. As Martin's nine-year mega-deal approaches its end this season, Richmond appears uncertain about his next steps.
Richmond management is reportedly growing frustrated at the continued unavailability of Dustin Martin (pictured) The.