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AFL grand final 2024: Richmond Tigers legend Dustin Martin skips retiring players parade

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Dustin Martin skipped the retiring players’ motorcade.
Camera IconDustin Martin skipped the retiring players’ motorcade. Credit: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin did not take part in the retiring players parade on grand final day as speculation around a move to Gold Coast continues to swirl.

The three-time Norm Smith medallist retired before the end of this season, but did not join other members of the class in the cavalcade.

Mystery still surrounds where he will play next year, with the Tigers legend reportedly in early talks to join his premiership coach at the Suns.

Martin also skipped the Brownlow Medal on Monday night.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Monique Conti of the Tigers, 2023 AFLW Best and Fairest winner and Patrick Cripps of Carlton, 2024 Brownlow Medallist look on in the lap of honour ahead of the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Camera IconMon Conti and Patrick Cripps were part of the motorcade. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

He was celebrated at Richmond’s final home game of the year alongside fellow retirees, including Marlion Pickett.

West Coast champion Andrew Gaff circled the MCG with former Hawthorn and Port Adelaide forward Chad Wingard.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Mollie O'Callaghan, Australian Olympic swimmer and Alexa Leary, Australian Paralympic swimmer wave during the lap of honour ahead of the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Camera IconMollie O’Callaghan and Alexa Leary. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Geelong pair Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy, Dyson Heppell and Rory Sloane and Tigers premiership duo Dylan Grimes and Brandon Ellis were also a part of the parade.

Olympic and Paralympic medallists, including Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O’Callaghan, Col Pearce and Alexa Leary were also included.

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