Dustin Martin reaches out to Gold Coast Suns in shock retirement backflip
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Richmond Tigers legend Dustin Martin could be set for a shock retirement backflip, but not with his former club.
The Gold Coast Suns, coached by his former mentor Damien Hardwick, have confirmed Martin has reached out to the club about a possible comeback.
Martin retired immediately at the end of the season after Richmond finished last, with speculation rife throughout the year that he could reunite with Hardwick.
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Now the Suns have confirmed Martin's interest in returning to the sport.
"We can confirm that Dustin has had a conversation with the club and we will both be engaging in further conversations to work out whether it's a good fit for the Gold Coast Suns and for Dustin," Suns football boss Wayne Campbell told The Age.
Dustin Martin is considering a shock retirement backflip. AFL Photos via Getty Images
According to The Age, Martin and the Suns had discussed a two-year deal earlier in the season.
In typical Martin style, the 33-year-old announced his retirement without a press conference or farewell.
Martin won three premierships at Richmond in 2017, 2019 and 2020, all under Hardwick.
