Stan Martin
Australian rules footballer
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Stanley Carlton Martin (23 November 1889 – 3 May 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played with the Melbourne University Football Club in the Victorian Football League.
Dunolly, Victoria
Bullecourt, France
| Stan Martin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Stanley Carlton Martin | ||
| Born |
23 November 1889 Dunolly, Victoria | ||
| Died |
3 May 1917 (aged 27) Bullecourt, France | ||
| Original team | Wesley College | ||
| Position | Wing | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1909–14 | University | 65 (4) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1914. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of Irvine Martin and Mary Jane Martin, née Conron, he was born on 23 November 1889 at Dunolly, in Victoria.[1] He was engaged to Olive Ruth Weaver in November 1915.[2]
He was killed in action during his military service, at Bullecourt, France on 3 May 1917.[3]
Mabel Alice Martin (1879–1953) was his sister,[4][5][6] and Hector Martin (1877–1952)[7] and Arthur Robert Martin (1883–1916) were his older brothers.[8][9]
Education
Educated at Wesley College,[10] he began a dental degree at the University of Melbourne in 1910.
Football
University (VFL)
While at university he was awarded a full blue in football.[12][13]
- Stan Martin was for three or four years a noted wing player for the University Football Club, and was one of the finest exponents of the running drop-kick that I have ever seen. Being fast, quick and clever, he played many a great game for 'Varsity, and for his open, breezy exhibitions, was a prime favorite with the spectators. The sympathy of all players and lovers of the game is extended to his relatives. (Gerald Brosnan. The Winner, 30 May 1917).[14]
Training Units team (AIF)
He played for the (losing) Australian Training Units team in the famous "Pioneer Exhibition Game" of Australian Rules football, held in London, in October 1916. A news film was taken at the match.[15][16]
Military
Having served in the cadets at Wesley College, he enlisted in the First AIF in July 1915. A bayonet instructor, he was killed in action.
