18/06/2026
It is with great sadness that the Central Augusta Football Club acknowledges the recent passing on 3rd June 2026 of a true icon of the Club in Peter Martin.
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1942, he became a Central Augusta supporter upon arrival in Australia and played his junior football with the Club. He played his first senior game in 1957 and accumulated 200 senior Club games before his retirement in 1973. He played in the 1960 premiership team, the last year of A grade football in the Port Augusta Football League. He also played in the 1963 and 1971 B grade premierships.
Following his retirement, he continued to serve the Club as a Trainer and was member of the Management Committee from 1977 until 1987, the last 6 years serving as Vice President.
Peter was also a member of the vocal supporters' group that occupied the infamous One Eye Hill at Central Oval.
He was awarded Life Membership of the Club in 1970 and was inducted into the Port Augusta Football League Hall Of Fame in 2014.
In partnership with his wife Carlene, P A & C I Martin have been a major sponsor of the Central Augusta Football Club for decades and continue to present the Club Champion award on Presentation Night.
Peter's funeral service will be held in its entirety at the Central Augusta Football Club from 11am next Monday, 22nd June 2026.
