AFL great Dusty Martin set to pull on the blue and white guernsey for one game

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Last updated: 24/03/2026, 22:37:00 (AEST)

Dustin Martin is a three-times AFL premiership player. Picture: Richmond FC

Former AFL footy great Dustin Martin will play a one-off game for the Port Douglas Crocs on May 2 against South Cairns Cutters.

Crocs president Matty Laskey said it was a huge announcement.

“To have a player of that calibre pull on a Crocs guernsey is something truly special, and it will bring the community together and showcase our local football on a big stage,” he said.

Laskey said this will be Martin’s first official appearance since the three-time Richmond premiership player and Brownlow medallist retired in 2024.

The Saturday 2pm home game is expected to draw a strong crowd and shine a national spotlight on the Douglas Shire region.

Several fans spoken to by Newsport say they hope he has a better game than fellow Richmond great Trent Cochin, who made a one-off appearance for the club in 2024.