Lloyd Martin (rugby league)

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Lloyd Martin
Personal information
Full nameLloyd Martin
Born (1955-07-18) 18 July 1955 (age 67)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1978–81 Balmain Tigers 3080024
1982–83 Canberra Raiders 232006
Total53100030
Source: [1]
As of 27 February 2019

Lloyd Martin is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. Martin played for Balmain and Canberra in the NSWRL competition. Martin was a foundation player for Canberra playing in the club's first ever game.

Playing career

Martin began his first grade career with Balmain in 1978. Martin joined the club at a time when its fortunes were down and the side struggled towards the bottom of the ladder. Martin played up with Balmain until the end of the 1981 season which ended with the club finishing last and claiming the wooden spoon.

In 1982, Martin joined newly admitted Canberra and played in the club's first ever game, a 37–7 loss against South Sydney at Redfern Oval. Canberra would only go on to win 4 games in 1982 and suffered some heavy defeats throughout the season with the club ultimately finishing last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. As of 2019, this is the only time that Canberra has finished last.

Martin played on with Canberra in 1983 but only managed 1 further appearance before departing the club.

In 1985, Martin joined the Bega Roosters in the NSW Country competition. Martin played with Bega until the end of 1989. In his time there, Martin won 4 premierships with the club. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Lloyd Martin - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Class of '82 sees this year's Raiders graduating with high honours". www.smh.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Bega Roosters toast golden era". www.begadistrictnews.com.au.
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