Gold Coast midfielder Jack Martin has finally received an AFL Rising Star nomination after starting the season as one of the award favourites.
The 19-year-old had 19 possessions and kicked four goals in Sunday’s loss to West Coast.
Martin’s chances of winning the Rising Star were cruelled when he suffered a shoulder injury in round one.
He did not return until round 14 and has not missed a game since.
Suns coach Guy McKenna said Martin had built a solid platform for next season by finishing this year so strongly.
“For Jack to play 10 consecutive games since returning … was terrific and we look forward to him being a big part of our club for a number of years to come,” McKenna said.
Gold Coast recruited Martin with the No.1 pick in the 2012 trade incentive draft and he played 10 games last season in the NEAFL.