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Matthew Bate

Forward / Midfielder
2011 - 2012
Melbourne Demons
Matthew Bate, affectionately known as "Master," is a seasoned Australian rules footballer who has left a significant mark in the Australian Football League (AFL). Bate's journey in the AFL began when he was drafted 13th overall by the Melbourne Football Club in the 2004 AFL draft. He made his AFL debut in Round 5 of the 2006 season and quickly showcased his talent as a tall forward or midfielder. Throughout his career, Bate's versatility and skills on the field have not gone unnoticed. His ability to play across half-forward, in the midfield, or at full forward has made him a valuable asset to the teams he has played for. Known for his exceptional marking, powerful kicks, and impressive endurance, Bate has consistently proven himself as a reliable and dynamic player. Bate's achievements as a senior player include a nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star award and finishing third in the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medal in the 2007 season. In 2009, he also secured the second spot in the club's goal kicking, highlighting his prowess in front of the goalposts. Despite facing challenges, such as limited game time in certain seasons, Bate's dedication to the sport and his consistent performance have earned him respect within the AFL community. His resilience and passion for the game have solidified his reputation as a skilled and committed athlete, making him a player to remember in the history of Australian football.

Season Stats:

2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Demons
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
12
-
376
25
48%
22
22
55%
-
-
Goals
8
0.7
218
69
12%
10
29
28%
224
4%
Behinds
8
0.7
174
64
13%
8
25
32%
194
4%
Assists
3
0.3
326
27
11%
18
9
33%
127
2%
Disposals
165
13.8
372
741
22%
20
516
32%
7224
2%
Kicks
109
9.1
344
442
25%
19
301
36%
4202
3%
Handballs
56
4.7
398
401
14%
22
251
22%
3022
2%
Marks
63
5.3
259
171
37%
10
122
52%
1832
3%
Tackles
29
2.4
347
164
18%
20
116
25%
1467
2%
Hitouts
2
0.2
184
743
0%
12
453
0%
904
0%
Clearances
15
1.3
260
190
8%
13
118
13%
743
2%
Frees For
3
0.3
502
60
5%
30
39
8%
409
1%
Frees Against
13
1.1
248
61
21%
13
41
32%
453
3%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Demons

All Season Stats (2011-2012)

Games Played
Total 19
Goals
Total 12
Avg 0.6
Behinds
Total 12
Avg 0.6
Assists
Total 6
Avg 0.3
Disposals
Total 258
Avg 13.6
Kicks
Total 151
Avg 7.9
Handballs
Total 107
Avg 5.6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 59% - 41%
Marks
Total 93
Avg 4.9
Tackles
Total 47
Avg 2.5
Hitouts
Total 2
Avg 0.1
Clearances
Total 23
Avg 1.2
Frees For
Total 3
Avg 0.2
Frees Against
Total 21
Avg 1.1

Matthew Bate - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Matthew Bate - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Matthew Bate - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Bate' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Matthew Bate - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Bate' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Matthew Bate - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Matthew Bate - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Matthew Bate in the context of their team and the league as a whole.