{"id":19799,"date":"2016-01-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/uncategorized\/commentators-clipped-for-jumping-the-gun-on-dustin-martin\/"},"modified":"2016-01-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-01-15T00:00:00","slug":"commentators-clipped-for-jumping-the-gun-on-dustin-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/sport\/commentators-clipped-for-jumping-the-gun-on-dustin-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"Commentators clipped for jumping the gun on Dustin Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fairfax footy journalist Rohan Connolly has had a crack at commentators who decided to \u201cshoot their mouths off\u201d over unfounded claims that Dustin Martin threatened a woman in a Melbourne restaurant late last year.<\/h3>\n

The assessment of a police investigation into the incident was that the Tiger did not aggressively threaten the woman.<\/p>\n

Connolly said many media figures had assumed Martin was guilty.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere might be a few lessons here for some people in the media too, because I think this is one case where people shot out of the blocks pretty early,\u201d Connolly said on SEN radio.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhy did the people who reported it automatically assume that the things they were told actually happened – I mean KB (Richmond legend Kevin Bartlett) is the obvious one, he called for a 12-month suspension and that in retrospect is very wide of the mark.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut at least KB is in a way connected, I’d raise more issues with certain commentators in the media who saw fit to completely shoot their mouths off and hang, draw and quarter him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, it’s fairly comprehensive statement you often expect statements in these cases to be pretty short and sweet – but I guess they’ve appreciated how much interest there has been in the case.”<\/p>\n

Earlier, Richmond CEO Brendon Gale made a statement saying the club would not sanction Martin in light of the police investigation, but said he was disappointed Martin had been drunk on the night in question.<\/p>\n

FULL STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAn allegation of threat to inflict serious injury was recently made against Dustin Martin.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Club\u2019s position throughout has been to establish exactly what happened in relation to these serious allegations so we could properly determine a course of action.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Club has also been mindful of the complainant, and the nature of her allegation, and endeavoured to be supportive whenever she has been in contact with the Club.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Club welcomed the fact the matter was referred to Victoria Police. It was only right that claims of this nature were thoroughly scrutinised and the facts established.<\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, after a thorough investigation, the Victoria Police concluded no criminal offence took place.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn AFL investigation also concluded that there was no evidence to support or corroborate the allegation.<\/p>\n

“As a result, the Club will not sanction Dustin Martin in relation to this allegation as no threat to harm occurred.<\/p>\n

\u201cNonetheless, the Club is disappointed that Dustin was intoxicated on the night. When challenged by the complainant for being disruptive, he was argumentative and used obscene language.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has acknowledged this and has apologised for any offence or distress his behaviour caused. His apology was accepted by the complainant.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a professional athlete Dustin enjoys a privileged lifestyle. With professionalism comes responsibility and we expect much better from our players and all personnel.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, Dustin will have a suspended sanction of $5000 imposed for a breach of the Player Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe allegations of threat to harm aired on Channel 7, and subsequently reported widely across the media, have been extremely distressing and damaging for Dustin, and of great concern to the Richmond Football Club.<\/p>\n

\u201cRichmond Football Club finds any threat of violence against women totally unacceptable and condemns such behaviour in the strongest possible terms.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, as with every other member of the community, Dustin was entitled to the presumption of innocence until this very serious allegation was fully investigated.\u201d<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: JEFF KENNETT\u2019S ALL-OUT ASSUALT ON AFL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: ADELAIDE STRIKER COPS BIZARRE SLEDGE FROM OPPONENT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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