Career
Beginning his professional career in 1990, he played for the, and in the top tier of Rugby League in Australia before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in the European Super League. While attending Raymond Terrace High School, Martin played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1988. He was an important factor in the Bears" push to the premiership final in the 1991 season, but did not fare as well the following year when coach Steve Martin moved him to hooker.
Martin returned to Newcastle in 1993, but could not cement a regular first grade place.
After playing his last match for the club in the loss to Cronulla Sharks in the 1994 reserve grade grand final, he signed a contract to play with the new franchise the following year. After two poor seasons at Newcastle, Martin looked to the Cowboys to revive his first grade football career.
After two seasons at the newly formed club, Jason still struggled to hit the highs he was reaching at the, and he ended his career there playing in the Cowboys" Reserve Grade team, who were wooden spooners. He then moved to play for Paris Saint-Germain in the European Super League.
Cowboys Statistics
Legend: Gms = Games, Trs = Tries, Gls = Goals, FGls = Field Goals, Pts = Points.