‘Dark times’: Young Raiders gun reveals the cost of his injury

Noah Martin credits his partner for support during recovery, making a strong NRL return.

Canberra Daily

If it weren't for Noah Martin's partner, the barnstorming second-rower reckons he would have spiralled out of control. 

Martin made his much-anticipated return to the NRL in Canberra's 40-16 thumping of Canterbury last Saturday and the 21-year-old looked like he hadn't missed a game.

He especially produced a stunning try-saving strip that led to winger Xavier Savage streaking down the field to score. 

The second-rower had been consigned to the sideline for weeks after he picked up a double syndesmosis injury against the Wests Tigers in round eight and was sent for surgery.

Being confined to a wheelchair wasn't a simple task for Martin, who admits he can't sit still for 10 minutes. 

But he says his...

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