The departing Penrith star took a moment to himself after full-time and the festivities on Sunday evening,to soak up his fourth and final premiership with the Panthers.
Having had needles in his shoulder every week since March,Martin suffered a painful rib injury in the finals series.
Cameron Munster is no stranger to grand final controversy,but the Storm star has avoided sanction after being accused of biting a Panthers opponent.
Penrith’s rebirth in the past decade has been truly remarkable – and it’s been about more than trophies.
A back-rower outleaping a winger 11cm taller than him,a prop charging downfield to be in support and throwing a pass to a left centre playing on the right. This is why the Panthers are good.
In a 10-game hypothetical series,it’d probably end up five-all. Penrith just won the real-life contest.
One of the great grand finals has gone down to the wire,with Melbourne producing an incredible defensive effort to push a champion Penrith side all the way.
Penrith proved their greatness,but the 2024 decider was grand,not great.
Fans were confused when Jack Howarth was denied what appeared to be a certain try early in the second half.
Commentators were left in disbelief after a controversial bunker call denied Melbourne Storm an equalising try during the game in Sunday night’s decider.
After the drama and a flash of spite unfolded,once the full-time whistle blew,this half a decade came into glorious full view for the four-peat premiers.