Junior Clubs: Meningie/Sturt
Debut: v St Kilda, round 16, 2009
Recruited from: Sturt
Brownlow Votes: -
Martin was earmarked for a role in defence in 2012, but endured a frustrating run with hamstring injuries, limited to only seven games. Showed his capabilities, kicking 3.2 against Port Adelaide in Round 15 after starting the game as the substitute. Dominated when playing for SANFL club Sturt, which was reflected in his 12 Magarey Medal votes. Martin, who missed most of the 2010 season recovering from a knee reconstruction, has signed a new two-year deal and will be hoping for a change in fortunes on the injury front in 2013.
Martin struggled for consistency in his first season coming off a full-knee reconstruction, making only five appearances in 2011. The attacking 23-year-old’s best performance came against cross town rivals Port Adelaide in round four, where he picked up 23 disposals, five marks and three tackles. He regained form at Sturt late in the year and has the capacity to play either on a wing, or as a creative half-back flanker.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 6 | Essendon | Rd 1 |
| Handballs | 3 | Essendon | Rd 1 |
| Disposals | 9 | Essendon | Rd 1 |
| Marks | 2 | Essendon | Rd 1 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 1 | Essendon | Rd 1 |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| Dream Team | 36 | Essendon | Rd 1 |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essendon | L 82 - 117 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2 | Brisbane Lions | W 77 - 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Port Adelaide | L 118 - 109 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | Western Bulldogs | W 80 - 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Carlton | L 115 - 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Hawthorn | L 78 - 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | GWS Giants | W 52 - 187 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | St Kilda | W 87 - 47 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Sydney Swans | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | Collingwood | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | Geelong Cats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | Port Adelaide | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | Western Bulldogs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 4 - L: 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 15 | St Kilda | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Handballs | 13 | St Kilda | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Disposals | 28 | St Kilda | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Marks | 9 | St Kilda | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Hit-outs | 2 | St Kilda | Rd 16, 2009 |
| Tackles | 6 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 19, 2010 |
| Goals | 3 | Port Adelaide | Rd 15, 2012 |
| Dream Team | 100 | St Kilda | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Adelaide Crows | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2012 | Adelaide Crows | 66 | 34 | 100 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 387 |
| 2011 | Adelaide Crows | 20 | 28 | 48 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 176 |
| 2010 | Adelaide Crows | 22 | 19 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 2009 | Adelaide Crows | 19 | 15 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 143 |
Who did you barrack for as a kid: Port Power
Who was your favourite player: Brayden Lyle
Who do you think is the next big thing at your club and why: Brad Crouch
Which teammate is likely to stand in the hole in front of a power forward: Daniel Talia
Who has had the most influence on your career: Simon Goodwin
What are your pre-game superstitions: do whatever feel like doing
Winning touchdown in the SuperBowl or the winning penalty kick in the Champions League final: Champions League
Who do you follow on Twitter: my team mates, not sure why…
Biggest pest at your club: Brodie Smith
Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Mitch Grigg
Who is the worst teammate to room with and why: Tom Lynch, non-stop talking
Which teammate delivers the best sledge: Tex Walker
Which teammate is likely to be seen shopping in an exclusive area: Dangerfield
Who is more likely to buy from an Op Shop: Matt Jaensch - tight
Name the three most admired people you would like to meet: Will Smith, Miranda Kerr, Richard Branson
What is your dream place to visit and why: Barcelona, been there before and loved it
Name one food you just can’t stomach: seafood - allergic
What food would you love to be able to eat during the footy season but you’re not allowed: chicken schnitzel
Favourite movie and favourite movie star: Will Smith, anything he’s in
Favourite band or musician: Eminem – genius
