21 year old forward Jack Martin (pictured) had one of his finest AFL games in the Gold Coast’s comprehensive win over the Dockers on Saturday.

Long regarded as one of the countries most talented young players, injury has conspired to keep Martin off the paddock for extended periods over the last two years.

After an excellent pre season and a much greater appreciation for the work required away from the paddock, Martin says Saturdays four goal haul is down to his maturing approach towards life as an AFL player.