Dustin Martin added one other Richmond trophy to his cupboard this week that interim coach Andrew McQualter stated was proof of how “invested” the celebrity was at Punt Road amid speak of a possible reunion with Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast.
Martin took out the membership’s annual golf event, regardless of being ”fairly horrible at golf”, and McQualter was adamant the triple-premiership winner had given zero indication of a want to depart Punt Road.
Amid the clubwide “shock” of seeing premiership coach Hardwick unveiled by the Suns this week in a crimson polo after 13 seasons in yellow and black got here studies that Martin, 32, may presumably look to complete his profession on the glitter strip.
The exits of premiership teammates Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin, who’ve each retired, fuelled that speak, though Martin is contracted for 2 extra seasons at Richmond.
McQualter, who confirmed he could be interviewed for the full-time teaching job as quickly as subsequent week. stated Martin, who was greatest on floor in final week’s win over North Melbourne, was nonetheless fully dedicated to Tigerland.
“He can’t perform the way he does without being incredibly invested. He’s in a great space,” McQualter stated.
“He won our annual golf tournament yesterday. He’s pretty pleased with himself because he’s pretty hopeless at golf. That’s the beauty of handicaps.
“But he’s in a great spot.”
McQualter, who took over when Hardwick stop early within the season, conceded it was “unusual” to see his outdated boss in a crimson polo.
“I don’t know if the red suited him. It was a bit strange to be honest because I have seen him in these colours for so long. Ultimately, I’m really happy for him,” he stated.
“There would be no person at the Richmond Football Club who wouldn’t be pleased for him.”
The stand-in coach stated he would flip his consideration to making ready for his interview with membership officers after this week’s season-ending conflict with Port Adelaide.
McQualter is one in every of a small pool of candidates, together with Melbourne assistant coach Adem Yze and former Richmond captain Chris Newman, for the teaching function.
He stated the ultimate spherical efficiency would haven’t any bearing on his possibilities.
“It’s important for the team, but it’s not important for me, at all,” he stated.
“I’ve said this all along. Our job here is to coach players to be competitive and win games of football. The group is driven to bring the energy.”
Originally revealed as Richmond stay assured Dustin Martin gained’t depart for Gold Coast Suns
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
