Martin Kelly is a dangerous forward for Northcote Park, capable of working high up the ground and then getting back to goal to finish off chains of play. came through the junior pathway at Maroochydore JAFC (AFL Sunshine Coast Juniors) - Inactive, Pomona, Cooroy & District AFC (AFL Sunshine Coast Juniors) - Inactive, where they played 133 games and kicked 86 goals. At senior level they have already put together 10 senior games and 1 senior goals and 3 senior best-player performances, highlighting their consistency over multiple seasons. In the 2025 season so far, Martin Kelly has played 10 matches, contributing 1 goals and 0 behinds and attracting 3 best-on-ground nods from the coaches. Martin Kelly is averaging 18.6 disposals per game in 2025, made up of around 13.1 kicks and 5.5 handballs each week at roughly 64% efficiency. They also pull down about 5.4 marks per game, including roughly 0.9 contested marks, giving the team an outlet down the line. Defensively, their pressure is reflected in averages of 1.3 tackles per game and 4.7 groundball gets per game, keeping opposition ball carriers honest. On the scoreboard they typically contribute 0.1 goals per game, 0.5 goal assists per game, 1.8 goal involvements each week, 2.9 total score involvements per game, ensuring they have a direct hand in Northcote Park’s scoring chains. Their ability to connect defence and attack is shown through averages of 1.7 clearances per match, 1.7 inside 50s per game, 4.8 intercept possessions on average. They also average about 2.1 one-percenters per match, reflecting a team-first mindset in the contests that do not always show up on the scoreboard. Taken together, these numbers paint the picture of a forward who not only finishes opportunities but also works hard to create pressure and repeat entries. Martin Kelly gives the coaching group flexibility to use them deep, high half-forward or even through the midfield when a spark is needed.