Matt Whitlock
| Matt Whitlock | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 16 May 2006 | ||
| Original team | Shepparton/Murray Bushrangers | ||
| Draft | No. 27, 2024 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 4, 2025, North Melbourne vs. Sydney, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | North Melbourne | 2 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Matt Whitlock (born 16 May 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
Whitlock grew up in Shepparton, Victoria.[1] He went to school at Goulburn Valley Grammar School.[2]
Junior Career
Whitlock played junior football with the Shepparton Football Club in the Goulburn Valley Football League.[3] He also played for the Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League, averaging 14.2 disposals and 1.2 goals a game in 2024.[4] He was named as the fullback in the 2024 Talent League Team of the Year.[5]
Whitlock also represented Vic Country in the Under 18 Championships.[6] He averaged 14 disposals and 0.5 goals a game.[4]
AFL career
Whitlock was selected by North Melbourne with pick 27 of the 2024 AFL draft.[7] He made his debut in round four of the 2025 AFL season.[8]
Personal life
Whitlock's twin brother, Jack, is an Australian rules footballer with the Port Adelaide Football Club.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of the 2025 season.[10]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | North Melbourne | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ Black, Sarah. "Home and away: Twins embrace 'big change' as new life apart begins". afl.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "GVGS students representing Australia". Goulburn Valley Grammar School. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "Aquamoves Members Matt and Jack Whitlock Selected in AFL National Draft". aquamoves.com.au. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Matt Whitlock". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Cellini, Aidan. "AFL Draft Profile: Matt Whitlock". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "2024 Victoria Country U18 Boys squad selected". afl.com.au. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "Kangaroos defend bold draft call, can 'improve quite a bit'". ESPN. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh. "Roos to debut another draftee as talented swingman gets his chance". afl.com.au. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Alvaro, Michael. "Marquee Matchup: Jack Whitlock vs. Matt Whitlock". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "Matt Whitlock". AFL Tables. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
External links
- Matt Whitlock's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Matt Whitlock at AustralianFootball.com
- Matt Whitlock's playing statistics from AFL Tables