JACK Martin says he's excited about Gold Coast's future, but hasn't begun negotiations for a contract extension yet, preferring to focus on his footy.
Martin is fresh off the best of his three AFL seasons and has come back to training in pristine condition.
The 21-year-old played 21 games in 2016 and finished third in the Suns' best and fairest.
Following the off-season departures of Dion Prestia and Jaeger O'Meara, David Swallow recently put the minds of Suns' fans at ease when he inked a new deal that ties him to the club until the end of 2019.
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New co-captain Steven May is expected to follow suit, which would leave Martin as the club's other prized signature yet to be locked away.
About to head into a contract year, the quietly spoken West Australian says his mind is on other things at the moment.
"We haven't had any discussions with the footy club but I'm sure we'll get together in the next couple of months and sit down and go over the contract," Martin told AFL.com.au.
"At the moment I'm just trying to concentrate on pre-season."
Martin came to the Suns as a 17-year-old via the GWS mini-draft at the end of the 2012 season and quickly extended his contract out to five years.
After playing one season in the NEAFL, his much-hyped senior debut in 2014 was memorable for the wrong reasons, dislocating a shoulder in the opening minutes diving for a mark.
Since then, Martin has had his ups and downs, sprinkling brilliance with injury and even an off-field misdemeanour that landed him a club-imposed suspension for drinking alcohol prior to a game.
"It (contract talk) has come around pretty quick, but I've still got a year to go," he said.
"Coming in as a 17-year-old there was a lot of expectation. It's been an interesting journey. It's definitely gone quick.
"There's been some ups and downs, but I'm just excited about what lies ahead for the footy club."
Martin played all over the field in 2016, used as a third tall forward, across half-back, and even in the midfield as the Suns were decimated by injury.
He is one of the most skilled players on Gold Coast's list, adept at using the ball on both sides of his body, as well as winning the contested footy and taking marks both on the lead and in a contest.
Martin has trained in the back half during the early stages of the pre-season and says he feels comfortable there.
"I think I definitely see the game better when it's ahead of me.
"I feel comfortable in the back half, but if I have to go forward or have a run in the midfield, I'm happy to do that.
"I've grown my game but I've still got a lot of improvement - in the gym and with my endurance base.
"As I've gotten older, I've matured and understand what it takes to be an AFL footballer.
"I think I'm working a lot harder now, just doing the little things to look after my body.
"I think my best footy is ahead of me."
