Richmond Tigers legend Dustin Martin still a chance to join Fox Footy commentary team

It seems Tigers great Dustin Martin may be one step closer to joining the Fox Footy line-up, with one popular commentator hinting about teaming up again with his buddy.

Richmond great Dustin Martin is still “a chance” to join broadcaster Fox Footy with positive talks continuing.

The pay-TV stable unveiled its star-studded commentary and hosting line up on Tuesday with Fox Sports Managing Director Steve Crawley saying a good rapport had developed with Martin, who has now featured in his second network promo.

The Herald Sun revealed in November that the retired Tigers premiership hero and his manager Ralph Carr had met with Crawley, Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany and Fox Footy expert Jack Riewoldt.

Dustin Martin is still a chance to join broadcaster Fox Footy, according to network bosses. Picture: Fox Footy

Fox Footy bosses are continuing talks with Dustin Martin’s manager to join the broadcaster. Picture: Fox Footy

“He likes us and we like him and we’ll keep chipping away,’’ Crawley told the Herald Sun.

“Someone said to me last night, Dustin Martin is going to be a commentator? And I’m thinking if he wants to be one, he’s going to be one, because people don’t know about this guy. He’s got something. I really like him and we continue to talk to Ralph Carr.

“I think it’s more than a rough chance, I reckon it’s a chance. But I’m not saying it’s going to happen next week. I reckon we’re building a relationship, he’s done two things with us now, both are outstanding.”

Dustin Martin and his manager Ralph Carr meets with Foxtel boss Patrick Delany, Fox Sports managing director Steve Crawley and Fox Footy commentator Jack Riewoldt. Picture: supplied

Martin was a hot topic of conversation at the Fox Footy launch at the Beverly Rooftop in South Yarra which featured many of the big names including Garry Lyon, Jonathan Brown, Nathan Buckley, Sarah Jones, Kelli Underwood, Anthony Hudson and Gerard Whateley.

Martin’s former Tigers teammate Riewoldt hinted he may join forces with his old mate again.

“He only comes out for the big occasions,’’ Riewoldt joked.

“(There were) some private meetings, they were until they were leaked. It’s been good fun. I’ve been enjoying our conversations with Dusty. Everyone wants to know what’s next for Dusty and I just have this weird feeling he’s going to bob up on Fox some time.”

Originally published as Richmond Tigers legend Dustin Martin still a chance to join Fox Footy commentary team