Stefan Martin
Brisbane, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs
AFL career
203 games47 goals
- Debut
- R14 2008 v BRL29 June 2008
- Most recent
- R22 2022 v GWS13 Aug 2022
Stats
AFL
2022 | WBD | 4 | 2.5 | 8.3 | 10.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50 | 56 |
2021 | WBD | 9 | 3.2 | 7.1 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 47 | 57 |
2020 | BRL | 8 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 47 | 51 |
2019 | BRL | 24 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 16.4 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 86 | 94 |
2018 | BRL | 22 | 8.8 | 9.9 | 18.7 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 101 | 106 |
2017 | BRL | 22 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 17.4 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 100 | 98 |
2016 | BRL | 20 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 16.8 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 89 | 90 |
2015 | BRL | 20 | 11.9 | 9.8 | 21.7 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 114 | 111 |
2014 | BRL | 12 | 10.3 | 12.3 | 22.5 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 112 | 112 |
2013 | BRL | 5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 44 | 45 |
2012 | MEL | 7 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 14.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 79 | 78 |
2011 | MEL | 21 | 10.7 | 6.6 | 17.3 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 83 | 86 |
2010 | MEL | 2 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 35 | 24 |
2009 | MEL | 19 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 9.9 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 45 | 53 |
2008 | MEL | 8 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 13.3 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 47 | 67 |
VFL
2022 | FTS | 6 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 20.5 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 95 |
2012 | CSY | 1 | 14.0 | 5.0 | 19.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 101 |
2011 | CSY | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - |
State Of Origin
2020 | VIC | 1 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39 |
Bio
Stefan Martin entered the AFL via a non-traditional pathway, turning his back on a promising NBL basketball career to be selected by Melbourne with pick three in the 2008 Pre-Season Draft. Initially deployed as a key defender, Martin struggled to cement a permanent role in the Demons' lineup until a shift to the ruck showcased his supreme athleticism. Despite showing promise, he was deemed surplus to requirements at Melbourne amid their ruck depth and traded to the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 2013 season for lowly draft picks. It was in Queensland that Martin truly flourished, transforming into one of the competition's premier mobile ruckmen. His standout 2015 campaign saw him claim the Merrett-Murray Medal as Brisbane's club champion and solidified his reputation as a "fourth midfielder" capable of finding plenty of the football and linking up play through the corridor.
As the Lions rebuilt their list, Martin served as a vital veteran presence and mentor to emerging ruckman Oscar McInerney, holding down the number one mantle during a difficult period for the club. After eight seasons in Brisbane, he moved to the Western Bulldogs in late 2020 to provide experienced support for Tim English and aid a premiership push. Although his time at the Whitten Oval was hampered by persistent injuries, his impact was significant enough to earn selection in the 2021 Grand Final side against his original club. Martin retired at the end of 2022 as a highly respected 200-game player who successfully translated his basketball endurance and agility into a formidable football career.
Profile
- Born
- 17 Nov 1986 (age 39y 338d)
- Birthplace
- Berwick, VIC
- Height
- 197 cm
- Weight
- 100 kg
Teams
Honours
- Brisbane B&F2015
- 3rd
- 2016, 2018
- Top 10
- 2017, 2019
Bio
1 revisionStefan Martin entered the AFL via a non-traditional pathway, turning his back on a promising NBL basketball career to be selected by Melbourne with pick three in the 2008 Pre-Season Draft. Initially deployed as a key defender, Martin struggled to cement a permanent role in the Demons' lineup until a shift to the ruck showcased his supreme athleticism. Despite showing promise, he was deemed surplus to requirements at Melbourne amid their ruck depth and traded to the Brisbane Lions ahead of the 2013 season for lowly draft picks. It was in Queensland that Martin truly flourished, transforming into one of the competition's premier mobile ruckmen. His standout 2015 campaign saw him claim the Merrett-Murray Medal as Brisbane's club champion and solidified his reputation as a "fourth midfielder" capable of finding plenty of the football and linking up play through the corridor.
As the Lions rebuilt their list, Martin served as a vital veteran presence and mentor to emerging ruckman Oscar McInerney, holding down the number one mantle during a difficult period for the club. After eight seasons in Brisbane, he moved to the Western Bulldogs in late 2020 to provide experienced support for Tim English and aid a premiership push. Although his time at the Whitten Oval was hampered by persistent injuries, his impact was significant enough to earn selection in the 2021 Grand Final side against his original club. Martin retired at the end of 2022 as a highly respected 200-game player who successfully translated his basketball endurance and agility into a formidable football career.