Meet the draftees: Dustin Martin
Height: 187cm Weight: 86kg DOB: 26/06/91 Recruited from: Castlemaine/Bendigo Pioneers Bio: Attacking on-baller with great balance and ball winning ability. Averaged 21 possessions per game for Vic Country at NAB AFL U18 Championships, winning All-Australian honours. Good skills on both sides of this body. Averaged 24.7 disposals per game in the TAC Cup this year including nine contested. Outstanding at Draft Camp with 2.89secs for 20m (ranked second) and beep test of 14.1 along with equal second place in the kicking test. Matt Burgan's draft rating: 2-5
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In his own words What type of player are you? A centre who is a good clearance player. Can run and carry, can play both ends and set up attacks.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why? Joel Selwood. Good around contests, good skill level and decision making.
What are your strengths as a footballer? Strength, skills, ability to read the play and decision making.
What parts of your game would you like to improve? Fitness.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them? St Kilda. I’ve known Rod Keogh from when I was young.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why? Myself. Because I want the best out of myself.