Matt de Boer - fremantlefc.com.au

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Clubs: Fremantle
Draft information: Rookie Draft 2008, pick 19 & National Draft 2010, pick 100 rookie promotion
Debut: Round 6 2009 v West Coast
Recruited from: Claremont
Brownlow Votes:-

Outlook: A brilliant defensive player, de Boer was hugely beneficial to the side in 2013, ranking number one in the AFL for forward-half tackles. His game is invaluable to Lyon’s team defence structures.

What the coach says (Peter Sumich): He’s had a great pre-season. Fit and healthy, lost two or three extra kilos, so he’s becoming more of a running player, but his physicality hasn’t suffered. So going really well

AFL Fantasy: Defensive skills don’t equate to AFL Fantasy riches, so avoid.

Season

Season by Season

A typically tough and uncompromising season from one of the best pressure players in the team. De boer will look to continue improving his ball skills in 2014.

Matt de Boer enjoyed a breakout season in 2012, making a considerable impact on the side after switching to a midfield role mid-year. One of his best efforts was a 29-disposal, 13-tackle game in a win against Richmond at the MCG in round 11.

De Boer ranked thiRnd at the club per game in handballs (9.7), fifth in contested possessions (8.6) and haRnd-ball gets (4.1), and he had the most tackles with a total of 138.

The feature of de Boer’s game was his pressure acts. He led Fremantle with an average of 20.2 per game, a figure that was in the top 20 in the AFL in 2012.

Now entering his thiRnd year as a member of the leadership group, Fremantle’s two-time Best Clubman winner is a highly valued squad member, both on and off the field.

Charity partner ambassador: Starlight Children’s Foundation and RSPCA

A new addition to the Leadership group, De Boer had a solid season in 2011, playing 16 games as a defensive forward and a run-with midfielder. The Best Clubman winner always gives his all and inspires his teammates with his relentless attack on the ball and his selflessness. His ability to do the one-percenters was highlighted by his top five placing overall in tackles (84) and smothers (9) at Fremantle in 2011. While De Boer also finished fourth in score assists (17), one area of his game that he could improve is his goalkicking. When playing as a defensive forward in 2012, he must take the opportunities when they present to take himself to the next level as a player.

One of the most courageous players in the competition, De Boer inspired his teammates with his relentless chasing and tackling in 2010. He spent most of his time in the attacking half, where his pressure skills made him an invaluable asset to the team. He needs to improve his kicking for goal to really hurt the opposition but a great season from the 20-year-old nonetheless.

By the numbers

2014 Season Average

Games Played 5
- Kicks 7.6
- Handballs 11.0
- Disposals 18.6
- Marks 2.2
- Hit-Outs 0.0
- Tackles 7.8
- Goals 0.2
- AFL Fantasy 81.4

2014 Highlights

Statistics	Best	Opponent	Round
Kicks	9	Gold Coast Suns	Rd 2
Handballs	17	Essendon	Rd 4
Disposals	23	Essendon	Rd 4
Marks	5	Essendon	Rd 4
Hit-outs	0	-	-
Tackles	10	Collingwood	Rd 1
Goals	1	Sydney Swans	Rd 5
AFL Fantasy	100	Essendon	Rd 4

2014 Season Breakdown

Rd	Opponent	Result	K	H	D	M	HO	FF	FA	T	G	B	AF
1	Collingwood	W 46 - 116	9	12	21	2	0	1	1	10	0	0	95
2	Gold Coast Suns	W 87 - 39	9	8	17	2	0	0	2	9	0	0	79
3	Hawthorn	L 137 - 79	7	12	19	1	0	0	0	9	0	0	84
4	Essendon	W 113 - 60	6	17	23	5	0	1	0	8	0	0	100
5	Sydney Swans	L 92 - 75	7	6	13	1	0	1	2	3	1	0	49
6	North Melbourne		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
7	West Coast Eagles		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	Port Adelaide		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
9	Geelong Cats		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
11	Western Bulldogs		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
12	Adelaide Crows		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
13	Richmond		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
14	Brisbane Lions		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
15	West Coast Eagles		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	Melbourne		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	GWS Giants		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	St Kilda		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
19	Carlton		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	Geelong Cats		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
21	Hawthorn		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
22	Brisbane Lions		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
23	Port Adelaide		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	TOTAL	W: 3 - L: 2	38	55	93	11	0	3	5	39	1	0	407

By the numbers

Career Average

Games Played 106
- Kicks 6.3
- Handballs 8.5
- Disposals 14.8
- Marks 3.3
- Hit-Outs 0.0
- Tackles 5.2
- Goals 0.4
- AFL Fantasy 67.4

Career Highlights

Statistics	Best	Opponent	Round
Kicks	14	Richmond	Rd 11, 2012
Handballs	17	Essendon	Rd 4, 2014
Disposals	29	Richmond	Rd 11, 2012
Marks	9	Western Bulldogs	Rd 18, 2009
Hit-outs	1	Brisbane Lions	Rd 7, 2010
Tackles	13	Richmond	Rd 11, 2012
Goals	3	Gold Coast Suns	Rd 6, 2012
AFL Fantasy	147	Richmond	Rd 11, 2012

Career Breakdown

Season	Club	K	H	D	M	HO	FF	FA	T	G	B	AF
2014	Fremantle	38	55	93	11	0	3	5	39	1	0	407
2013	Fremantle	172	216	388	87	0	18	21	145	10	7	1811
2012	Fremantle	188	222	410	102	0	26	23	138	15	10	1923
2011	Fremantle	84	139	223	43	0	15	9	85	3	2	1007
2010	Fremantle	92	145	237	56	1	12	12	75	6	12	1059
2009	Fremantle	89	125	214	56	0	13	17	64	5	4	937

Legend

K: Kicks
H: Handballs
D: Disposals
M: Marks
HO: Hit-outs
FF: Frees For
FA: Frees Against
T: Tackles
G: Goals
B: Behinds
AF: AFL Fantasy points

Milestones

50^th game: Rnd 15 2011 v Gold Coast

100th game: Prelim Final 2013 v Sydney

Awards

Club Awards

Best Clubman
2010, 2011

Q&A

Which player is most likely to look at himself in the mirror after a weights session?

Lee Spurr

What’s the funniest sledge you’ve heard on the field? Peter Burgoyne asked the umpire who I was

Who would you least like to pair up with in the boxing ring during training? Aaron Sandilands

Who would you like to have kicking for goal after the siren if you are three points down in a Grand Final? Michael Walters

What is your coach’s favourite saying? Is that reasonable?

Which teammate is most likely to be invited to the coach’s place for dinner? A tie between Luke McPharlin and Nat Fyfe

If you could draft any player into your team, who would it be? Jaeger O’Meara

If you had the power, what is one thing you would change about the world? That you didn’t have to sleep

Outside of footy, what would be your dream job? NFL quarterback

If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose? Survivor

Who has the best taste in music at the club and why? Zac Dawson

Who has the worst and why? Alex Silvagni, he listens to very angry music

What meal is your speciality to cook? Vegetarian lasagne

What is your favourite TV football show? I don’t have one

Who is the best-dressed teammate at the club? Lee Spurr

Who is the worst dressed? Alex Silvagni

Who is the most skilful all-round sportsman at the club? Garrick Ibbotson

What is your favourite way to spend a day off? Away from the club

Who was your childhood celebrity crush? Britney Spears

Which of your teammates fancies himself as a celebrity? Ryan Crowley

Who is your funniest teammate at the club and why? Kepler Bradley, because he has the ability to lift the boys up with his antics

Which teammate is the most likely to tweet a comment while watching a game at home? Matthew Pavlich

Which teammate would struggle to turn a computer on? Kepler Bradley

Which teammate is most likely to take a ‘selfie’ and post it on Facebook? Hayden Crozier

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