Richmond superstar Dustin Martin has been forced off the track early during the Tigers' training camp in Wonthaggi on Wednesday after copping a "heavy" knock.
According to 9News Melbourne's Braden Ingram, the 32-year-old will be monitored for any concussion-like symptoms over the coming days.
"Dustin Martin left the training track today following a collision during the club's session in Wonthaggi," the Tigers told 9News Melbourne on Wednesday.
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"He required treatment for a cut to his chin and will be monitored."
With a big crowd in attendance at the training session, Martin was whisked away into Richmond football boss Tim Livingstone's car, with vision showing the cut on his chin.
The camp continues in Wonthaggi until Friday, but it is unclear if Martin will take part in the final two days of sessions.
Martin is in the final year of his mega contract with the Tigers, meaning a potential serious injury setback could cost him when the 2024 season comes to an end.
There have been suggestions that Martin, whose seven-year $9 million deal ends at the end of next season, could join former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast at the completion of next season.
Despite the calls, Hardwick has rubbished the claims.
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New Richmond coach Adam Yze says he understands the weight of Martin's mega-call.
"We want Dusty to be happy," Yze said in November.
"In the end, as a coach, I am not going to put pressure on a timeline for him making that decision. It's a big decision for him. I just hope he gets the right feeling about not only myself but our coaching staff. Who knows?"
He has won three premierships in the yellow and black, plus all three Norm Smith medals from the Tigers' victories in 2017, 2019 and 2020.
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