How Close Did Richmond Come to Losing Dustin Martin Before the Dynasty?

RTSSG’s full member feature “Operation Get Dusty: The Theft That Never Was” is available here.

In 2013 Dustin Martin was 22, out of contract and attracting serious rival interest before any Brownlow, Norm Smith Medal or Richmond premiership had been won.

One episode brought Essendon figures, Martin’s father Shane and manager Ralph Carr together in Port Melbourne as the Bombers explored a move.

How real was the danger to Richmond, and what did rival clubs believe they were buying at that stage of Martin’s career?

What kept Martin and Richmond together, and how differently does the decision look once we know what the partnership later became?

What happens when the rest of the evidence is added — and what would Richmond need to prove next?

Read the full member feature: Operation Get Dusty: The Theft That Never Was

Read the full RTSSG investigation

Not a member yet?

Join here for less than a cup of coffee a month and unlock the full RTSSG experience: https://www.rtssg.com/plans-pricing

RTSSG.com: Richmond News By Richmond People For Richmond People!