Famed for his “don’t argue” fend-off, Martin, 33, announced his retirement with a typical lack of fanfare – quietly on Tuesday morning with no press conference and no farewell game.
Princess Park even hosted the 1945 Grand Final to a packed crowd. Sadly the last AFL game to be played this ground was against Melbourne in I think 2005.
Despite overcoming a dislocated shoulder that kept him out of the 2024 flag and ongoing back issues this season, he delivered 28 hitouts and a goal in his final match.