Matthew Scarlett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matthew Scarlett
Occupation	Australian Rules Footballer
Date Of Birth	Jun 5, 1979(1979-06-05)
Age	45
Birthplace	Geelong
Country	Australia
Birth City	Victoria
Horoscope	Gemini

Matthew Scarlett Biography

Matthew Scarlett is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on June 5, 1979 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Scarlett participated in 24 games and received a variety of individual accolades. Scarlett won his first premiership medal in Grand Final victory. He collected 29 possessions and scored two behinds to place third in the Norm Smith Medal voting. Scarlett also received All-Australian honours for a third time in his professional career. Scarlett had at least 10 disposals for every match, nine of which were above 20. Scarlett celebrated his 100th win as a clubman with Geelong’s final victory over Kangaroos.

Scarlett was only a back-pocket player in the league’s preseason competition. He did not make his senior-level debut until round four of 1998 AFL season. There, he was matched against Essendon forward Matthew Lloyd. Geelong won the game by ten points. Scarlett took two marks and earned six disposals, but Lloyd scored six goals, which is a third of the total for the team.

Scarlett played in every game for the second successive season in 2003, and had a career-high of 15 marks in round 16 against the Western Bulldogs. His consistent high number of marks was reflected when, at season’s end, he was ranked 14th in the league for total marks, having obtained 134 marks throughout the 2003 season. Scarlett’s performances throughout the season were recognised when he was awarded the club’s best and fairest award, the Carji Greeves Medal, as well as achieving All-Australian honours for the first time in his career, and again representing Australia in International rules football.

Following another season without participation in the finals series, Scarlett and his teammates began their 2004 campaign with an appearance in the pre- season competition final against St Kilda. During the home-and-away period, Scarlett helped the Cats compile a 15–7 win-loss record to qualify for their first finals series in four years. Geelong progressed to the preliminary finals, before losing to Brisbane for a spot in the 2004 AFL Grand Final. Scarlett made twenty-five appearances in total over the course of the season, participating in every match. His high participation rate was realised when he spent all but three minutes in total of the season’s matches on the field. Scarlett shared his 100th match with fellow Geelong defender Tom Harley in a 23-point victory over Essendon in the ninth round of the season. He once again finished the year ranked high within the league for total marks (132), placing equal eleventh. He gathered further individual accolades, finishing runner-up in club best and fairest voting, as well as earning an All-Australian selection for the second-consecutive season.

Geelong selected Scarlett as the 45th overall pick under the father-son rule in 1997 AFL Draft. He made his senior debut in 1998 AFL season. Scarlett was primarily a fullback and has received a number of individual accolades. Scarlett is a Geelong premiership player who was part of the premiership- winning Geelong teams in 2007, 2009, and 2011. He has also won a Carji Greeves Medal as well as being selected to six All Australian sides. This is the most selections for a Geelong football player. Scarlett was also inducted into Geelong Football Club Hall of Fame. He represented Victoria in the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match, and Australia in International rules soccer.

Matthew Scarlett Net Worth

Matthew Scarlett is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matthew Scarlett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Matthew Scarlett, born 5 June 1979, is an Australian rules footballer who played previously for the Geelong Football Club (AFL). Scarlett, a fullback measuring 1.92m (6 ft 4in) in height and weighing 94 kg (207 lb), is the oldest son of John Scarlett, a former Geelong footballer.

Geelong Football Club drafted Scarlett under the father-son rule. It was their fourth selection in 1997 AFL Draft. He was the 45th overall draft pick. Scarlett was the second father-son recruit for the club, Marc Woolnough being the second. Media reports praised Scarlett’s strong marking skills and kicking abilities, while recognizing his potential as an important defender.

Following his limited playing opportunities in his first two seasons, Scarlett established himself in the senior side during the 2000 AFL season, playing in 21 games. This included his finals debut in Geelong’s elimination final against Hawthorn, in which they were ultimately defeated by nine points. This capped off a breakthrough season for Scarlett, scoring two goals, achieving his first match in which he gathered at least ten possessions, and earning an AFL Rising Star nomination. Scarlett played a further 20 games and scored another two goals in 2001, a season in which had three games with 20 or more disposals. He was rewarded for his efforts by finishing runner-up in the club’s best and fairest award, the Carji Greeves Medal. Scarlett celebrated his 50th game in the third round of the 2002 season with a victory over Kangaroos. He was awarded his first Brownlow Medal votes after achieving 26 possessions in a match against Port Adelaide in round eight. At the conclusion of the season, Scarlett was awarded the club’s coach’s award, and selected to represent Australia in an International rules football series against Ireland.

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During the 2009 season, Scarlett was placed on Geelong’s veteran-list, where half his salary would come outside of the club’s salary cap. Scarlett was vital in Geelong’s 2009 Grand Final triumph where he produced some magic play with less than five minutes to go, kicking the stationary ball off the ground from the centre square and setting up the match and premiership-winning goal by Paul Chapman. Scarlett was also involved in Geelong’s 2011 Grand Final victory over Collingwood, making him one of the twelve Geelong players to participate in all three premierships of the era. Scarlett retired after Geelong’s 2012 season ended with an elimination final loss to Fremantle.

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The following year, Geelong again qualified for the finals series after finishing the home-and-away campaign with a 12–10 win-loss record. They progressed through to the semi-finals, before a three-point loss to the Sydney Swans ended their season. Scarlett’s consistency, reflected with his appearance in twenty-five games during the year and ranking equal twelfth for total marks within the league (146), was rewarded with a runner-up finishing in the club best and fairest award. Scarlett’s consistent appearance within the Geelong side was recognised when he played in his 100th-consecutive game for the club in round 16.

Who is number 33 Geelong?

Geelong selected Shannon Neale with the 33rd overall pick in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft. Neale is an athletic ruckman who showed promise in his first season at the Cats at VFL level.

Who is Geelong Cats coach?

Coaches

How tall is Matthew Scarlett?

6′ 4″

Where is Matthew Scarlett going?

Scarlett is currently serving as a development coach with the Geelong Football Club.

How tall is Sam Koning?

6′ 8″