Dustin Martin has today announced his retirement from AFL football, effective immediately. Martin leaves a lasting legacy on the Richmond Football Club and the game, having won a host of accolades.

The 33-year-old finishes his career as a three-time Norm Smith Medallist, three-time premiership player, four-time All-Australian, three-time Gary Ayres Medallist and a dual Jack Dyer Medallist.

He thanked the club and his teammates for all they had given to him while addressing the group this morning.

“It is hard to put into words what the Richmond Football Club means to me, I love this place so much,” Martin said.

“I will be forever grateful for the love and the support I have received from the people here”.

He is seen as one of the best finals players of all-time, and continuously stood up for Richmond in big moments throughout his career.

Richmond Chief Executive Officer Brendan Gale found it hard to put into words the impact Martin’s had on the club and the competition.

“So much has been said about Dustin’s impact on our club and the competition,” he said. “But more than anything, and put simply, I think it is the joy that he gave the Tiger Army and those around him that might mean the most.”

Martin finishes his career having played 302 games, kicked 338 goals. He has brought countless joyous memories to the competition over his 15-year career.

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