Matthew Watson, a former professional Australian rules footballer, made his mark on the field as a versatile player for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on July 16, 1992, in Victoria, Watson's football journey began at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, where he showcased his talent before moving on to represent the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup. Known for his adaptability, Watson started his career as a tall defender and later transitioned into a forward role, demonstrating his flexibility and skill set. His standout performances led to him being selected to represent Vic Metro in the 2008 AFL Under 16 Championships and the 2010 AFL Under 18 Championships, earning a spot in the Under 18 All-Australian team as a defender. In the 2010 AFL National Draft, Carlton recognized Watson's potential and drafted him with their first-round pick, number 18 overall. Wearing the number 10 guernsey, Watson made his AFL debut in Round 2 of the 2011 season against Gold Coast. Despite facing challenges, he showcased his talent in 23 games for Carlton over five years, with a career-high of eight senior matches in 2012. Watson's accurate left-footed kicks and his ability to play in multiple positions made him a valuable asset to the team. Although he was not able to secure a permanent spot in the senior lineup, his contributions on the field did not go unnoticed by fans or teammates. His legacy at Carlton includes being recognized for his impressive kicking skills, with fans affectionately shouting "woof!" whenever he kicked the ball. Off the field, Watson's family ties to the sporting world run deep, with his uncle Steven Alessio playing for Essendon and his sister, Liz Watson, achieving success as an Australian netball international. Despite his retirement from professional football, Matthew Watson's impact on the game and his versatility as a player will be remembered by fans and teammates alike.
Played In
4
-
556
26
15%
35
22
18%
-
-
Goals
4
1
291
80
5%
16
31
13%
219
2%
Behinds
2
0.5
359
55
4%
21
20
10%
171
1%
Assists
0
-
-
30
-
-
17
0%
151
0%
Disposals
32
8
582
748
4%
35
510
6%
7526
0%
Kicks
23
5.8
554
420
5%
35
295
8%
4266
1%
Handballs
9
2.3
607
472
2%
38
313
3%
3260
0%
Marks
18
4.5
504
207
9%
31
132
14%
1838
1%
Tackles
8
2
552
176
5%
33
99
8%
1247
1%
Hitouts
1
0.3
229
1058
0%
14
319
0%
879
0%
Clearances
0
-
-
184
-
-
130
0%
862
0%
Frees For
1
0.3
584
64
2%
35
50
2%
403
0%
Frees Against
3
0.8
525
43
7%
33
26
12%
386
1%
Disposals
Total
261
Avg
11.3
Handballs
Total
71
Avg
3.1
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total
73% - 27%
Clearances
Total
3
Avg
0.1
Frees For
Total
11
Avg
0.5
Frees Against
Total
8
Avg
0.3
Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Watson' 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.
Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Watson' 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.
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.
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 Watson in the context of their team and the league as a whole.
