Jason Martin (rugby league)

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Jason Martin
Personal information
Born (1970-09-14) 14 September 1970 (age 54)
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Weight72 kg (11 st 5 lb)
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1989–92 North Sydney Bears 6620019
1993–94 Newcastle Knights 162008
1995–96 North Qld Cowboys 2030012
1997 Paris Saint-Germain 2030012
Total122100051
Source: [1]

Jason Martin (born 14 September 1970) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Primarily a halfback, he played for the North Sydney Bears, Newcastle Knights and the North Queensland Cowboys before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League.

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Background

Born in Tamworth, Martin grew up in Tea Gardens, just north of Newcastle. [2] He attended Raymond Terrace High School, where represented the Australian Schoolboys in 1988, before signing with the North Sydney Bears. [3]

Playing career

North Sydney Bears

In Round 20 of the 1989 NSWRL season, Martin made his first grade debut as an 18-year old in North Sydney's 6–30 loss to the Parramatta Eels. In 1990, he had a breakout year for the Bears, playing 22 games and winning the Dally M Rookie of the Year and finishing second in voting for the Dally M medal.

In 1991, he was an important factor in the Bears' finals run, in which they made it to the preliminary final, and finished third in Rothmans Medal voting. [4] In 1992, Martin's final year with North Sydney, Martin played 21 games, moving between halfback, hooker and lock.

An accomplished singer and guitarist, Martin released a single in 1991 called "Take Me to the Top", the video of which featured clips of Martin playing for North Sydney, and several of his Bears teammates singing backup vocals.

Newcastle Knights

In 1993, Martin returned to Newcastle, but was unable to cement his spot as the starting halfback, playing just 14 games. In 1994, he played just two games being stuck behind Newcastle's young star halfback Andrew Johns. His last match for the club was a loss to the Cronulla Sharks in the reserve grade Grand Final.

North Queensland Cowboys

In 1995, after two poor seasons at Newcastle, Martin looked to revive his career by signing with the newly established North Queensland Cowboys. Martin was appointed inaugural captain of the club but suffered a groin injury and a hernia, causing him to miss the first 10 weeks of the season. He made eight appearances in his first season at the club, captaining them five times. In 1996, he played 12 games, finishing the season in reserve grade. [5]

Paris Saint-Germain

In 1997, Martin joined Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League, playing 20 games and scoring three tries.

Achievements and accolades

Individual

Statistics

NSWRL/ARL

SeasonTeamMatchesTGGK %F/GPts
1989 North Sydney colours.svg North Sydney 10000
1990 North Sydney colours.svg North Sydney 221004
1991 North Sydney colours.svg North Sydney 220000
1992 North Sydney colours.svg North Sydney 211015
1993 Newcastle colours.svg Newcastle 142008
1994 Newcastle colours.svg Newcastle 20000
1995 North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland 83008
1996 North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland 120000
Career totals10270129

Super League

SeasonTeamMatchesTGGK %F/GPts
1997 France colours.svg Paris Saint-Germain 2030012
Career totals2030012

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions
AUS
[6]
"Take Us to the Top"1991145

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References

  1. Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Jason Martin- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  2. "Heroes of Yesterday, Interview 6". Dan's NRL Collectables. 16 March 2016.
  3. "SportingPulse Homepage for Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League". SportingPulse. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
  4. Cadigan, Neil (2015). 25 Years in the Saddle. Playright Publishing. p. 54. ISBN   9780994237316.
  5. Cadigan, Neil (2015). 25 Years in the Saddle. Playright Publishing. p. 62. ISBN   9780994237316.
  6. "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 12 August 1991". bubblingdownunder.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.