Brodie Martin
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Brodie Martin is a professional Australian Rules football
player currently playing for the Adelaide Crows
in the Australian Football League
, and the Sturt Football Club
in the SANFL.
Martin spent two seasons on the rookie list, after being drafted to the Crows with the 52nd selection in the 2008 Rookie Draft
, before being elevated to the primary list before round 16, 2009 as a result of a new rule allowing one free upgrade per team to offset concessions being made to the new Gold Coast franchise. He was named as an emergency in the game against St Kilda and after two teammates were withdrawn due to illness, he was selected for his first game. He kicked a goal with his first kick in AFL football, and was one of the few shining lights in a dismal defeat. He retained his place in the side for the next week, the Showdown against Port Adelaide
, and again played a good role. However, he seriously injured his left knee while landing awkwardly after a marking contest, and although he played out the match, scans later revealed a rupture to the anterior cruciate ligament
in the knee, requiring reconstructive knee surgery and a 10 to 12-month rehabilitation period. Now back from his knee injury, Martin has made a successful return to the SANFL with Sturt playing two games of reserves and two games of league football. According to the Adelaide Crows, could be a chance to re-take the field this week against the Western Bulldogs.
In September 2010, retired captain Simon Goodwin offered Brodie his number 36 to wear in 2011.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
player currently playing for the Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
, and the Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball...
in the SANFL.
Martin spent two seasons on the rookie list, after being drafted to the Crows with the 52nd selection in the 2008 Rookie Draft
2007 AFL Draft
The 2007 AFL Draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. These were trade week, the National Draft, the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft.- Trades :...
, before being elevated to the primary list before round 16, 2009 as a result of a new rule allowing one free upgrade per team to offset concessions being made to the new Gold Coast franchise. He was named as an emergency in the game against St Kilda and after two teammates were withdrawn due to illness, he was selected for his first game. He kicked a goal with his first kick in AFL football, and was one of the few shining lights in a dismal defeat. He retained his place in the side for the next week, the Showdown against Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Football Club
The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
, and again played a good role. However, he seriously injured his left knee while landing awkwardly after a marking contest, and although he played out the match, scans later revealed a rupture to the anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
in the knee, requiring reconstructive knee surgery and a 10 to 12-month rehabilitation period. Now back from his knee injury, Martin has made a successful return to the SANFL with Sturt playing two games of reserves and two games of league football. According to the Adelaide Crows, could be a chance to re-take the field this week against the Western Bulldogs.
In September 2010, retired captain Simon Goodwin offered Brodie his number 36 to wear in 2011.