Matt Eagles
Matt Eagles | |||
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![]() Eagles with the Brisbane Lions in December 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Matthew Eagles | ||
Nickname(s) | Matt, Eagsy | ||
Date of birth | 9 February 1990 | ||
Debut | Round 7, 2018, Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood, at the Gabba | ||
Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruckman / defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
Number | 41 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2017– | Brisbane Lions | 4 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Matthew Eagles (born 9 February 1990) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Eagles is originally from South Australia and grew up supporting Port Adelaide.[1] He eventually found his way to Queensland where he played for the Yeronga Football Club in the QAFL. Outside of playing football he owned a landscaping business. In 2016, Eagles appeared in season two of the reality TV series The Recruit, where he was the eventual winner.[2] After appearing on The Recruit, he played with North Ballarat in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[3]
In 2017 Eagles played for the Brisbane Lions in the North East Australian Football League as a ruckman, but towards the end of the season he was moved into defence and thrived. In the NEAFL Grand Final, he amassed 18 disposals, including a league high 17 intercept possessions.[4]
Eagles made his senior AFL debut in round 7 of the 2018 season, against Collingwood. Aged 28, he is the oldest debutant in the club's history.[5][6]
References
- ^ Matt Eagles… the next Recruit?, 20 July 2016.
- ^ Laughton, Max (21 September 2016). "Matt Eagles signs with Brisbane Lions after winning The Recruit season 2". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ Whelan, Melanie (21 September 2016). "Roosters duo put reality game on the line". The Courier. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ McGowan, Marc (12 September 2017). "McGovern-like performance could save Lion Recruit". AFL.com.au. Australian Football League. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ From reality TV to AFL: 'Recruit' to debut, 4 May 2018
- ^ A remarkable debut for Eagles, 4 May 2018
External links
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- Matt Eagles's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Matt Eagles's playing statistics from AFL Tables