Jason Martin (rugby league)

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Jason Martin (born September 14, 1970. Rookie Year 1989).

[edit] North Sydney Bears

Newcastle junior, an Australian Schoolboy rep, had a tremendous year as North Sydney Bears halfback in 1990 and was named Dally M Rookie of the Year as well as finishing second runner-up in the major gold Dally M award. Martin was an important factor in the Bears push to the premiership final in 1991 but did not fare as well the following year when coach Steve Martin moved him to hooker.

[edit] Newcastle Knights

In 1993 he returned to Newcastle but could not cement a regular first grade place. His last match for the club was the loss to Cronulla Sharks in the 1994 reserve grade grand final. He signed a contract after that season to play with the new franchise North Queensland for the following year.

[edit] North Queensland Cowboys

After two poor seasons at Newcastle, Martin looked to the North Queensland Cowboys to hopefully shine a light on his slipping first grade football career. Two seasons at the newly formed club, Jason still struggled to hit the highs he was reaching at the North Sydney Bears. Sadly his career sank into moments in the Cowboys reserve grade team who were wooden spooners. This brought a close on his strong career.

Cowboys Statistics

Year	G	T	Gls	FGls	Pts
1995	8	3	0	0	12
1996	12	0	0	0	0
Totals	20	3	0	0	12

Legend: Gms = Games, Trs = Tries, Gls = Goals, FGls = Field Goals, Pts = Points.