Who is Dustin Martin?

Dustin Martin is an Australian professional footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League. He is a midfielder and forward, and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. He has won several awards, including the Brownlow Medal and the Norm Smith Medal, both of which are awarded to the best player in a grand final.

He was born in Castlemaine, Victoria, and started his career with the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup. He was drafted by Richmond in 2009 and made his debut in 2010. Since then, he has gone on to become one of the most decorated players in the AFL, winning the Brownlow Medal in 2017 and the Norm Smith Medal in 2019. He was also named the AFL Players Association Most Valuable Player in 2017, and was named All-Australian in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

Off the field, Martin is known for his charity work and is an ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. He is also an ambassador for the Reach Foundation and is involved in other community initiatives. He is a role model for many young footballers, and is highly respected by the AFL community.