Dusty Martin's career in pictures: Richmond's living legend hangs up the boots after 14 seasons
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Dusty calls time on AFL career
Richmond legend Dustin Martin has called time on his stellar AFL career and will go down as one of the greatest players of the modern era.
With three premierships, three Norm Smith Medals and one Brownlow to his name, the 33-year-old did it all for the Tigers.
"It is hard to put into words what the Richmond Football Club means to me, I love this place so much," he said.
"I will be forever grateful for the love and the support I have received from the people here.
"To my teammates, the brotherhood that we all share is what I value most, as well as the bond with the staff and coaches… Thank you to all of you.
"To my family and friends, thank you for your unconditional love and support. To the Tiger army, I have always felt loved and supported throughout my career, and for that, I will be forever grateful. The memories that we have created together will live with me forever."
Martin skipped his own retirement press conference and brushed aside the need for a farewell game, proving once again his humble and quietly-spoken nature.
Let's take a trip down memory lane and relive the best moments of Martin's 14-year career in the AFL.
Draftee Dusty
Dustin Martin was taken with pick No.3 in the 2009 draft.
A few less tattoos and significantly more hair back then.
Fresh-faced Dusty
After some teething problems in pre-season, Martin started the 2010 season in the top grade with the Tigers.
His first few years in the AFL were mixed - as is the case for plenty of young players - with concerns over his attitude and fitness.
While it took some time, Martin would start to become a superstar of the sport by the time the 2016 campaign rolled around.
First All-Australian honour
Dustin Martin of the Tigers and the AFL All Australian team pose on stage in 2016.
Brownlow winner
Martin cemented himself as the best player in the competition in 2017, winning the coveted Brownlow Medal.
First premiership win
In the same year as his lone Brownlow, he won his first flag with the Tigers.
Martin was instrumental in the 108-60 win over Adelaide at a packed MCG.
Dustin 'Norm' Martin
Martin poses with both his premiership and Norm Smith medals after winning the 2017 AFL Grand Final.
All-Australian honours continue
Dustin Martin looks on during the 2018 AFL All-Australia Awards.
More premiership success
Richmond made it two flags in three years with a big win over GWS in the 2019 decider.
Martin was once again in the thick of things as the Tigers smashed the Giants 114-25 in the grand final.
Double-double
Martin was again awarded the Norm Smith Medal after his display in the 2019 grand final win over the Giants.
