Matthew Croft

Matthew Croft
Personal information
Date of birth26 February 1973
Place of birthMorkalla
Original teamMildura (VCFL)
DebutRound 19, 1991, Footscray
v. Fitzroy, at Western Oval
Height/Weight191cm / 94kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1991–2004Western Bulldogs186 (72)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2004 season.

Matthew Croft is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.[1]

He had a long career with the Western Bulldogs[1] before retiring in 2004. The balding Croft only received three senior appearances with the team in his final year, much to his dismay, as he was performing admirably in the VFL in defence with the Werribee Tigers. The Bulldogs agreed to allow him and fellow veteran Simon Garlick one final appearance in the Round 21 game against the Kangaroos, in which Croft booted 5 goals up forward, in a matchwinning performance.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 153. ISBN 1-74095-032-1.