List Mgmt. Jack Martin officially joins Geelong as a DFA

[cats_09]

The Cats are confident they can help Martin fix his injury issues after another year of soft tissue dramas at Carlton.

Martin will join Geelong as a delisted free agent, costing the club nothing in a trade.


Now to wait on the official paperwork

 

[FootyLad0]

Solid pickup as DFA, IF we can get him right it’ll be a very nice move

 

[fpm84]

Super happy with this!

Always happy take a punt on an injury prone talent provided we're not giving up much, and as a DFA, we're not giving us anything.

May Jack's longevity here rival Linc McCarthy's at Brisbane.

 

[Schmegg]

It’s a free hit, and I’m all for free hits, Martin if nothing else replaces Rohan, and can be of value if we can get him right injury wise. Welcome Jack!

 

[Footy Smarts]

Low risk high reward. I like it.

 

[STPer18]

FREE agent for free? What is this wizardry?

 

[cats_09]

Anyone else want to see him kick a goal after the siren against Carlton...

 

[catempire]

Good move. Free and cheap. And also shows players still want to be at the Cats.

 

[hamG]

When he began to show talent at gold coast I remember nice sticky hands overhead and a very straight shot at goal. Smooth mover but not super quick.

The he joined Carlton and I don't recall anything after that.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Anyone else want to see him kick a goal after the siren against Carlton...

Yes and I want it to be “touched” like the Riccardi one to piss them off even more.

 

[Footy Smarts]

When he began to show talent at gold coast I remember nice sticky hands overhead and a very straight shot at goal. Smooth mover but not super quick.

The he joined Carlton and I don't recall anything after that.

He had a good back end to 2023 playing a Gary Rohan type role. 16 goals in 10 games including 4 in 2 finals.

 

[Commando]

Good business

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Welcome Jack.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Just asking for a Norm Smith, Jack.

That's pretty reasonable, right?

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Sure, **** it, why not.
Free hit for a guy who certainly has elite talent.
Either it works and we gain a very good player, or it doesn't but it cost us nothing anyway.

 

[Lana]

Looking forward to seeing how we intend to use him.

 

[standupand]

Looking forward to seeing how we intend to use him.

Our forward line is pretty settled, but we did miss Rohan's presence as a scoring option this year and Stengle was heavily relied upon during the H&A which might have contributed to him not being at his best late in Sept. Martin hopefully gives us better depth in that area if he can avoid injury.

 

[T2B_]

Get him on the park, you got a great hit for nothing.

Some on BF are pretty harsh on him IMO, he has an amazing toolset and can really play when he gets a proper run at it. Exactly what we needed, but sadly didn't work out... Maybe with the fitness staff you guys have he might have a chance, I hope so personally.

 

[year of the cat]

Quality player when fit. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him play a wing/HBF role for us. Good ball user.

 

[The_Todd07]

Quality player when fit. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him play a wing/HBF role for us. Good ball user.

With Reg gone and Duncan on his last legs, there's a spot there if he can stay fit.

 

[CatRiot]

Quality player when fit. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him play a wing/HBF role for us. Good ball user.

Thought he was only a Forward, or a High Forward... Would be good if he offers us flexibility. I think he will be just depth, but better to have players that can compete for spots...

 

[year of the cat]

Thought he was only a Forward, or a High Forward... Would be good if he offers us flexibility. I think he will be just depth, but better to have players that can compete for spots...

He’s played forward for the Blues but was a midfielder as a junior. I just see an opportunity for us to play a different role.

 

[Commando]

He’s played forward for the Blues but was a midfielder as a junior. I just see an opportunity for us to play a different role.

Similar to Chris Yarran
Didn't he start as a forward then they threw him off half back?

 

[CatRiot]

Similar to Chris Yarran
Didn't he start as a forward then they threw him off half back?

i think yarran was very quick from memory... this guy is probably better at marking though

 

[T2B_]

He’s played forward for the Blues but was a midfielder as a junior. I just see an opportunity for us to play a different role.

I think there was a brief period he was talked up as possibly gonna be the best player in the comp when he was playing for the Suns as a mid, he was killing it at the time IIRC.

His body fragility is really his only weakness IMO. He's quick, skilful, good ground level, strong in the air... Like I said all the tools.

Anyway sorry for the intrusion, if it isn't obvious I really liked what he could provide and am more of a fan than some of Jack.