IN TODAY'S AFL Daily, gun journalists Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett join all the dots on football's big issues.

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- After losing nearly 14 kilos, Dustin Martin has ticked the final box to return to full contact training
- There were some serious moments of doubt and worry during his rehab
- The other Tiger having a big pre-season
- Carlton's leadership group 'is a really interesting mix' 
- 'An indifferent couple of years' for this Carlton star
- Sam Walsh's signature is 'as important as anyone going around right now'

In this episode ... 

0:00 – Dusty ticks off a huge milestone

1:47 – Why  the layoff may help extend Martin's career

4:42 – Why the Tigers could have a major resurgence in 2022

7:42 – Can Patrick Cripps find his best form again?

9:57 – Sam Walsh comes out of contract in 2022

11:35 – How Carlton's recruits will impact on their line-up

12:14 – Mitch McGovern doesn't inspire confidence as a defender