Tony Martin (born 7 October 1978) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who last played for

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in the

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. He previously played for Crusaders Rugby League and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the

. Martin moved back to England from New Zealand Warriors on 31 July 2007 after two spells with the

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either side of a move to Australia with Melbourne Storm.

Early life

Martin played his junior rugby league for Gladstone Wallabies. He was one of seven Queensland juniors given scholarships by the

Playing career

Martin made his

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debut for Melbourne Storm in Round 7 of the

1998 NRL season 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently s ...

. He established himself as starting left centre inside winger Marcus Bai. He scored a try in the

1999 NRL Grand Final The 1999 NRL Grand Final was the conclusive and premiership-deciding game of the 1999 NRL season. It was contested by the competition's two newest clubs: the Melbourne Storm, competing in only its second year (having finished the regular season ...

at Stadium Australia, with the Storm defeating St George Illawarra Dragons 20–18. Martin then travelled with Melbourne to contest the

2000 World Club Challenge The 2000 World Club Challenge was contested by 1999 NRL season premiers, the Melbourne Storm and 1999's Super League IV champions, St. Helens. The match was played on 22 January at JJB Stadium, Wigan before a crowd of 13,394. The Melbourne Storm ...

against

Champions

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The veteran Australian signed a 12-month contract with

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after being given special exemption from the overseas quota due to Crusaders' withdrawal from Super League at the end of the 2011 season. Martin plays in the s, but can also operate on the . He was also a consistent goal kicker. With his contract at

expiring at the end of the 1998 season, the Melbourne Storm's signing of Martin was seen as a coup for the club who beat fellow NRL side Brisbane Broncos to his signature. He played at centre for the Melbourne Storm in the

, scoring a try in his side's victory. Martin is famous for sporting his trademark scrum cap. Tony Martin was eligible to play for the Queensland Maroons, but a glut of fine centres have seen the tenacious and safe defender lose out on representative football.

Career highlights

* NRL Premiership: 1999 (Melbourne Storm) * World Club Champions: 2000 (Melbourne Storm) *First Grade NRL Record: 122 appearances scoring 368 points

References

External links

Crusaders profile

Martin agrees Warriors switch

Martin eyes Paul record

Q&A: Tony MartinLondon Broncos profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martin, Tony 1978 births Living people Australian rugby league players Crusaders Rugby League players London Broncos players Melbourne Storm players New Zealand Warriors players Hull F.C. players North Harbour rugby league team players Rugby league centres Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league players from Gladstone, Queensland Wakefield Trinity players Norths Devils players