Height: 183cm
Weight: 74kg
DOB: 22/06/91
Recruited from: Rowville
Bio: Smart inside midfielder with terrific contested ball winning ability. Vision, awareness and clean hands in traffic a feature. Clean foot skills off both sides an impressive asset. Vic Country U18 representative in 2009. Outstanding in endurance with 15.1 beep test at Draft Camp and a 10.03secs for 3km both in the top 5 per cent. Averaged 22 disposals for the Stingrays including eight contested. Finished third in Stingrays B&F.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 10-25
| Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | K | H | D | M | G | H/O |
| 15 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 1 | - |
In his own words
What type of player are you?
I am a midfielder. I rely on my run, ball use and decision-making.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Scott Pendlebury because he is a good ball user, decision-maker and is evasive. Looks like he has a lot of time when he has the ball.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
My decision-making, ball use on both sides of my body and my endurance.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
My strength and power.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
I support the Richmond Tigers. Mum barracks for the Tigers and one of Dad's mates played for them who pushed me to follow them.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My dad because he's always been there to support and encourage me. He has always given me good advice and helped me through my football.
