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DUSTIN Martin insists he hasn't walked out on Richmond and just needs time to make up his mind over a new contract.
Melbourne is leading the race for the 22-year-old's signature after Richmond released a statement on Monday saying Martin had told the club he wanted to pursue offers from rival clubs.
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But Martin later took to Twitter to deny he had quit the club.
"There have been a lot of conflicting stories going around about myself and the Richmond Footy Club," he said in the first of a series of tweets.
"At the weekend, I asked my manager Ralph Carr to request an extension of time from Richmond, to allow me to fully consider the options about my future.
"This decision was made purely by me, together with my family.
"As you can understand, this is a very important decision for myself and my family and one that I won't make lightly. I want to make it clear that I appreciate everyone's patience in allowing me the time to make this decision.
"The claims that I have walked out on the Richmond Football Club are totally incorrect. I can tell you that at this time, no decision has been made."
It is believed Demons coach Paul Roos has had several discussions with Martin's manager Ralph Carr in the past week.
The Demons, who could also use its priority pick if it was to receive one from the AFL, confirmed their interest late on Monday.
"Melbourne did make inquiries to his management about his intentions for next year," football manager Josh Mahoney said.
"We are waiting to hear back from them before we discuss any steps we might take as a club."
The Demons are not the only the club who have made inquiries about Martin, who told the Tigers today he wanted to pursue offers from other clubs.
Brisbane, which is without a coach, have also had discussions with Carr.
Greater Western Sydney is another club that will investigate a trade.
The Tigers and Martin were reportedly close to a deal on a new contract but Martin baulked at the club's latest offer.
The explosive midfielder/forward was on an estimated $450,000 this season and the club's offer was believed to be about $500,000 a season.
"Given the considerable effort we have put into Dustin's development both on and off the field, and our efforts to retain him all season, we are extremely disappointed with this decision," Richmond football manager Dan Richardson said.
"We are proud of the way Dustin has developed as a footballer, and as a person, in his time at Richmond, and we have been steadfast in our view that he is a required player who has an exciting football career ahead of him.
"However, we understand the business of football, and Dustin's right to pursue other opportunities.
"We have also stated previously that we are determined to adhere to our payment strategy for all of our players, many of whom have already committed to the Club and its future direction during the 2013 season."
Martin is not a free agent so Richmond will have to do a deal with another club to secure a move.
The Tigers also have the option of forcing Martin into the draft, where GWS has the No.1 pick.
Martin was taken with pick three in the 2009 national draft and has played 86 matches.
His move means two of the top three picks in that draft have left their original team, following No.1 selection Tom Scully's defection from Melbourne.
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