Mark Robinson says Dustin Martin’s personal leave relates to his father’s shock death late last year.

The Tigers confirmed on Friday their champion midfielder wouldn’t play this week.

Robinson told 3AW Football that Martin had been struggling in recent weeks.

“It’s grief – it’s not all the other rumours you might be hearing – it’s grief,” he explained.

“We wish him well.”

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