Matt Maguire

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**Matt Maguire**
Personal Info
Birth	30 May 1984,
Recruited from	South Warnambool/Geelong U18 (TAC Cup)
Playing Career¹
Debut	Round 6, May 3, 2002, St Kilda vs. Collingwood, at Colonial Stadium
Team(s)	St Kilda (2002-) 67 games, 15 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season
Career Highlights
Sirengate participant 2006

Matthew John Maguire (born May 30, 1984) is an Australian rules footballer with St Kilda.

Described by some as the Ross Glendinning of the modern era, Maguire made his debut in 2002, and by 2005 had established himself as one of the best attacking centre-half backs in the AFL, however osteitis pubis and other injuries threatened to derail his season. Affectionately nicknamed "Goose Maguire" after his father, his style of play is unique often running from the backline and bombing the ball through for a goal.

He was on track for a great 2006, when a horrific leg injury halted his season. During the final moments of the St. Kilda vs West Coast game in Round 18, Matt Maguire copped the full weight of Tyson Stenglein on his lower leg, causing a break to both his Tibia and Fibula. His injury was likened to that of Richmond's Nathan Brown, but it was soon revealed to be less severe. In the days following the incident, Matt had a rod inserted into his leg and the club was optimistic he could make his comeback (without any complications) as soon as Round 1, 2007. But soon after this was said Matt was diagnosed with Compartment syndrome and required a further eight operations to relieve him of the pain and swelling, although it has been only a minor complication, his comeback may have been affected.

Maguire is known for being very honest with the media, often appearing for interviews the day after a game regardless of the outcome and doing a regular radio show for the club.