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Tom Hawkins reveals the private text message he received from Dustin Martin after announcing his retirement from AFL


AFL star Tom Hawkins has revealed the private text he received from Dustin Martin after announcing his retirement from the sport.

Spending his entire career at Geelong, Hawkins picked up three premierships and a formidable streak of 11 consecutive club-leading goalkicker honours. Meanwhile, Richmond Tigers superstar Martin ended months of speculation about his playing future by announcing his retirement, effective immediately this week. Renowned for his signature 'don't argue' fend-off, Martin announced his retirement in his typical understated fashion—quietly on Tuesday morning, without a press conference or a farewell game.

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