Martin spent two seasons on the rookie list 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.
After the season, retiring captain Simon Goodwin passed his guernsey number, 36, to Martin.
In 2011 Martin struggled for form, playing only five matches for Adelaide, although he showed good signs late in the season for Sturt.
He continued to perform for Sturt, with 12 Magarey Medal votes from limited appearances.
[1] Martin had his best season to date in 2014, playing 17 games including the last 15 in a row.