Ben Mathews | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ben Mathews | ||
Date of birth | 29 November 1978 | ||
Original team(s) | Corowa-Rutherglen | ||
Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1997–2008 | Sydney | 198 (45) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008.
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Ben Mathews (born 29 November 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally recruited from the Corowa-Rutherglen region of New South Wales. In 2005 he was part of the premiership-winning side that defeated the West Coast Eagles. He announced his retirement on 2 September 2008. He has served as the midfield coach of the Melbourne Football Club since September 2013.