[8] In March 1892 an Ipswich paper expressed that Martin should join a Brisbane cricket club arguing that he was as good a cricketer as Arthur Coningham,[9] and in April he represented a combined Ipswich XI against a Maryborough XI.
[15] In April a report described Martin as being a brilliant batsman and fielder,[16] and that month he represented Queensland in its inaugural First-class game against New South Wales scoring 42 not out in the first innings batting at number eight and moving up to open in the second innings but scoring only one.
[17] William Hoare was awarded a trophy for his bowling for Queensland after the match and the Ipswich Herald questioned why Martin was not similarly honored for his batting in the game.
[19][20] In March 1894 Martin was selected to represent Queensland in its second First-class against New South Wales in Sydney.
In Ipswich it was hoped Martin would uphold his reputation,[22] however he was noted to be "nowhere" in the match in a report,[23] scoring just 2 and 5 in his two innings.