Senior 21. Carlton Jack Martin

[SkyhorseTamer]

I don't understand how, with his measurables, he's so good over head. He can pluck a mark and hold his ground when he absolutely has no right to.

 

[jooce8891]

I don't understand how, with his measurables, he's so good over head. He can pluck a mark and hold his ground when he absolutely has no right to.

the newnes goal, he stood up in 2 tackles to dish it off to murph, just blew my mind, cant believe how strong he actually is

 

[Mr_Plow]

He is ridiculously good. Carried that forward line on his lightly-built shoulders. If only we could somehow get our other forwards fit at the same time, it would be a frightening prospect.

 

[HARKER]

Yeah. Martin.

What a start for him at the CFC and exactly what we needed for the forward line.
A smart, creative goal-kicker, play-maker. Just to finish it off with a more robust type now and have our lead guys involved and it will be dangerous.

............and we paid a duck-egg for him. Good for you Cochrane.

 

[Mister Carlton]

Probably one of the best recruits we have brought into the club in a long time. Can play.

we need to lift.

 

[Arr0w]

Quick, elusive, strong, tough, one touch grippy hands, efficient

Knew he had xfactor and could turn a game, but also gets in to stem the tide

If he can finally stay involved/consistent, the price tag is warranted

 

[thylacine60]

Price tag?

 

[ferrisb]

Price tag?

We do have to pay his salary, ya know.

Based on last night's performance, he's worth every penny.

 

[ferrisb]

I don't understand how, with his measurables, he's so good over head. He can pluck a mark and hold his ground when he absolutely has no right to.

Pound-for-pound, he's also an extraordinary tackler.

 

[HARKER]

Martin is a hard match-up.
Good on the ground, good in the air, elusive and you never know what he may do. Helps that he can kick a goal, also.

A creative goal-kicking forward is exactly what we needed and we got him for nothing.
If only that #9 went north for Papley. Sooner the bird in the hand than for two in the bush.

 

[jimsta10]

Very smart and gifted footballer.

 

[PumpyChowdown]

Holy **** Gold Coast's asking price may have actually been right.....

Just quietly, it was right.

 

[thylacine60]

Very smart and gifted footballer.

cheers, jimsta......

 

[Accidental genius]

Incredible player and well done on a great debut game! So glad we were able to get him over. And love him all the more that he purposely chose us as opposed to other clubs.

 

[Stamos]

Just quietly, it was right.

Free feels pretty right, too

 

[Stephene]

whew...some class and poise in the forward line and everywhere else

 

[Elmer_Judd]

His cousin went all right last night as well.

Another benefit in recruiting Jack Martin is will now will be able to retain SPS for the long haul.

I sleep like a baby these days knowing we have years of enjoyment of these two guns strutting their stuff in Navy Blue to come

 

[HereComesJuddy]

Who else does cripps know...
Maybe theres a reason we let sos go...
Cripps the new list manager!

 

[T2B_]

Gotta say never seen such sour grapes from a fanbase, but all 6 of the Suns supporter base are providing some hilarity on their board.

Anyway I think we're all realistic enough to know he won't necessarily light up every quarter or even every game, but his talent and toolset is there plain to see. Back him in.

 

[Coops93]

It's interesting reading all the comments here. He's always been good at the things people seem to be shocked by, like his overhead marking or his fierce tackling, both things you'd think a guy for his size he shouldn't be. Obviously being tucked away up on the Gold Coast means his visibility was low, so those skills seem surprising.

 

[new_blue]

Think I have a new favourite player.

Love the intensity and physicality that he brings, despite not having a big frame...just seems to make things happen.

Best of all, he’s our best kick.

 

[thylacine60]

how perfect is this bloke for our needs? and cool, humble, almost looking around at the fuss as if he doesn't quite get it - 200 more games please, jack!

 

[blueblooded]

How good was that goal around the body!? Put a smile on my face that did.
when life gets back to normal and we have Harry/Charlie and Eddie in the forward line with him that forward line will be a handful, he looks ready to explode.
What a performance last night, he's so clean and damaging.

 

[chelseacarlton]

He is ridiculously good. Carried that forward line on his lightly-built shoulders. If only we could somehow get our other forwards fit at the same time, it would be a frightening prospect.

When they were doing their warmup last night, I thought, who’s that, I don’t know that body, looked at the number and thought, nah that’s not Jack, it was, he has a rather big rump, he’s really solid through that core.
That’s why he does what he does, skinny everywhere else, but a big arse!
fu** he was good last night, so so happy!

 

[Accidental genius]

how perfect is this bloke for our needs? and cool, humble, almost looking around at the fuss as if he doesn't quite get it - 200 more games please, jack!

on a scale of 0-100..i would say 110 perfect for our needs