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Scarlett, Matthew - [30]
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Details
Number
16
Height
199cm
Weight
94kg
DOB
15-06-1952
Debut
1971
Games
Goals
2009
0
2009
0
Career
176
Career
113
Dreamteam Points
2009
0
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One of Geelong's most loyal players. The tall, relatively lean ruckman took a backseat to John Newman and Ian Hampshire for a number of seasons. He blossomed as a top VFL player in 1980. His marking, which had not been reliable previously, became one of his strengths. He always had the ability to punch the ball forward up to 40 metres from ruck situations. His courage could never be questioned, always giving 100 percent effort.
At a Glance
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Total Brownlow Medal votes: 30
Club Best & Fairest: 1980
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1971-83: 176 games, 113 goals
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