Brad Martin (rugby league) explained

Brad Martin
Fullname:Bradley Martin
Birth Date:2001 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
Height:6feet
Weight:95abbr=onNaNabbr=on[1]
Year1start:2020
Year1end:present
Appearances1:38
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:8
Year2start:2022
Appearances2:2
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Year3start:2023
Appearances3:3
Tries3:2
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:8
New:yes
Source:[2] [3]
Updated:10 May 2024

Brad Martin (born 6 February 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

He has previously played for the Midlands Hurricanes in League 1 on dual registration from Castleford.

Background

Martin was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.

Martin attended Outwood Grange Academy, Wakefield between 2012 and 2017. Martin was also in the same year as Turkey international rugby league footballer Yusuf Aydin.

Martin played junior rugby league for Dewsbury Moor ARLFC. He was in the Leeds Rhinos academy ranks for four years before joining the Castleford Tigers academy ahead of the 2020 season, seeking first team opportunities.[4]

Career

Castleford Tigers

On 22 October 2020, Martin made his Super League début for the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 1003) against Hull Kingston Rovers.[5]

In January 2021, Martin was promoted to Castleford's first team and signed a one-year contract extension.[6] He scored his first try for the Tigers against the Salford Red Devils on 11 July.[7] He made 9 appearances throughout the season and signed a new one-year deal with Castleford in October.[8]

In his first appearance of 2022, Martin received a late red card for a high tackle on Wigan's Willie Isa.[9] He went on to feature in 11 games in total. In September, Martin signed a new two-year contract with Castleford, extending his stay until the end of 2024.[10] He said, "I'm really settled and really enjoying it. The main thing for next season is to get the game time and show the coach what I can do."[11]

On 5 April 2024, Martin scored his second try for Castleford against the Salford Red Devils.[12]

Midlands Hurricanes (dual registration)

Martin made two appearances for the Midlands Hurricanes in League 1 during the 2022 season, through their dual registration agreement with Castleford. He returned to the club in the following year, making three appearances and scoring two tries for the Hurricanes in 2023.

Statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year
Club Season Tier
Castleford Tigers2020Super League1 0 0 0 0
2021Super League9 1 0 0 4
2022Super League11 0 0 0 0
2023Super League9 0 0 0 0
2024Super League8 1 0 0 4
Total38 2 0 0 8
Midlands Hurricanes (DR)2022League 12 0 0 0 0
2023League 13 2 0 0 8
Total5 2 0 0 8
Career total43 4 0 0 16

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brad Martin Biography . 2022-04-05 . Castleford Tigers.
  2. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/bradley-martin/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Brad-Martin/ loverugbyleague
  4. Web site: Smith . Peter . 7 May 2021 . Castleford Tigers' former Leeds Rhinos academy player Brad Martin set for 'biggest game so far' in Challenge Cup quarter-final against Salford Red Devils . 22 August 2023 . Yorkshire Evening Post.
  5. Web site: 2020-10-22 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 38-24 Hull KR - Eden hat-trick as Cas end losing run . 2022-04-06 . BBC Sport.
  6. Web site: 2021-01-07 . Cas confirm 3 young Tigers for first team 2021 . 2022-04-05 . Castleford Tigers.
  7. Web site: 2021-07-11 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 18-70 Salford Red Devils - Salford thrash youthful Cas side . 2022-04-05 . BBC Sport.
  8. Web site: 2021-10-02 . Brad Martin commits to the Fords for 2022 . 2022-04-05 . Castleford Tigers.
  9. Web site: 17 March 2022 . Wigan Warriors 32-22 Castleford Tigers: Jai Field stars as hosts hold off Cas for victory . 22 August 2023 . Sky Sports.
  10. Web site: 2 September 2022 . Brad Martin: Castleford Tigers forward signs new contract until end of 2024 . 22 August 2023 . BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 2 September 2022 . Castleford tie down promising forward to new deal . 22 August 2023 . Love Rugby League.
  12. Web site: 5 April 2024 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 36-24 Salford Red Devils - Cas get first win of season . 6 April 2024 . BBC Sport.