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Matthew Ling

Defender
2020 - 2021
Sydney Swans
Matthew Ling, born on 21 April 1999, is a talented Australian rules footballer known for his time with the Sydney Swans in the AFL. Hailing from Geelong, Victoria, Ling's journey in the AFL began when he was selected as the 14th draft pick by the Sydney Swans in 2017. Standing at a height of 184 cm and weighing 79 kg, Ling primarily plays as a defender, showcasing his skills and prowess on the field. His debut match took place on 25 July 2020, where Sydney faced Hawthorn at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Following his tenure with the Swans, Ling made a significant move back to his roots by joining Geelong VFL after the 2021 season. This decision not only allowed him to continue honing his craft but also brought him back to the area where he was initially drafted from, the Geelong Falcons. Throughout his time in the AFL, Ling has demonstrated resilience, determination, and a strong work ethic, earning him a reputation as a promising player in the league. With his dedication to the sport and continued growth, Matthew Ling remains a player to watch as he progresses in his football career.

Season Stats:

2021 2020
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Swans
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
1
-
647
26
4%
37
23
4%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
62
-
-
51
0%
303
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
41
-
-
27
0%
195
0%
Assists
0
-
-
31
-
-
22
0%
218
0%
Disposals
0
-
-
881
-
-
641
0%
8560
0%
Kicks
0
-
-
514
-
-
404
0%
5142
0%
Handballs
0
-
-
446
-
-
343
0%
3418
0%
Marks
0
-
-
181
-
-
126
0%
2170
0%
Tackles
0
-
-
185
-
-
106
0%
1397
0%
Hitouts
0
-
-
804
-
-
504
0%
774
0%
Clearances
0
-
-
190
-
-
146
0%
814
0%
Frees For
0
-
-
53
-
-
39
0%
450
0%
Frees Against
0
-
-
45
-
-
38
0%
460
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Swans

All Season Stats (2020-2021)

Games Played
Total 4
Goals
Total 0
Avg -
Behinds
Total 0
Avg -
Assists
Total 0
Avg -
Disposals
Total 26
Avg 6.5
Kicks
Total 20
Avg 5
Handballs
Total 6
Avg 1.5
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 77% - 23%
Marks
Total 5
Avg 1.3
Tackles
Total 2
Avg 0.5
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 3
Avg 0.8
Frees For
Total 1
Avg 0.3
Frees Against
Total 3
Avg 0.8

Matthew Ling - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Matthew Ling - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Matthew Ling - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Ling' 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 Ling - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Ling' 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 Ling - 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 Ling - 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 Ling in the context of their team and the league as a whole.