Brandon Matera
| Brandon Matera | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Brandon Matera | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 1992 | ||
| Original team(s) | South Fremantle (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | Underage recruit, Gold Coast | ||
| Height / weight | 173cm / 77kg | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Gold Coast | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2011– | Gold Coast | 91 (102) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Brandon Matera (born 11 March 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited as one of twelve 17-year-olds made available to Gold Coast under the AFL's draft concessions.[1]
Matera is the son of former Fitzroy and West Coast player Wally Matera and the nephew of former West Coast footballers Phil and Peter Matera.
Junior career
Matera came up through the junior system of the South Fremantle Football Club and represented Western Australia at under 16 and under 18 levels.
Matera was named in the 2009 Under-18 All Australian team following the 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships.
AFL career
Matera made his debut in round 2, 2011 in the Gold Coast Suns inaugural AFL match against Carlton at The Gabba.
In round 5, Matera was part of the first Gold Coast Suns victory over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. He kicked 4 goals and for his efforts was the round 5 nomination for the 2011 AFL Rising Star.[2]
References
External links
- Brandon Matera's profile on the official website of the Gold Coast Football Club
- Brandon Matera's statistics from AFL Tables