Matthew Cottrell

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Matthew Cottrell
Carlton • Mid-Forward
184 cm • 26 yrs
Total Games
-
Last Played
N/A
Last Win
N/A
Last Loss
N/A
Wins: 0; Losses: 0
Debut
2020
Drafted
#23, 2021 Rookie Elevation
Recruited From
Pearcedale (Vic)/Dandenong U18
Clearances
Total: 0
AVG: 0.0
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Player Statistics
Player Bio
Matthew Cottrell

In his fifth season on the Blues’ list, Matt Cottrell proved himself as a reliable and efficient teammate, able to take on the big moments in important games.

Coming into the AFL side in Round 9 after recovering from a foot injury, Cottrell didn’t miss a game thereafter,

Playing as a high-half forward, he used his running capacity to challenge opposition defenders from an offensive and defensive perspective.

Kicking two goals and gathering 17 disposals in the elimination final against Sydney solidified Cottrell’s status as an integral player in the Carlton lineup and furthered his ‘cult-hero’ status among fans.

Following an impressive campaign, Cottrell was rewarded for his efforts by being elevated to Carlton’s senior list for the 2024 season.

Games Total & AVG Per Game
Matches played
2
-
Per Game
Fantasy Points
91
45.5
Per Game
Rating points
12.2
6.1
Per Game
Frees For
2
1.0
Per Game
Frees Against
0
0
Per Game
Bounces
0
0
Per Game
One Percenters
4
2.0
Per Game
Time on Ground %
158
79.0
Per Game
Disposals
22
11.0
Per Game
Disposal Efficiency %
163.3
81.7
Per Game
Effective Disposals
18
9.0
Per Game
Kicks
14
7.0
Per Game
Effective Kicks
12
6.0
Per Game
Kick Efficiency %
177.8
88.9
Per Game
Clangers
1
0.5
Per Game
Handballs
8
4.0
Per Game
Kick to Handball Ratio
4.0
2.0
Per Game
Rebound 50s
3
1.5
Per Game
Inside 50s
3
1.5
Per Game
Metres Gained
368
184.0
Per Game
Contested Possessions
6
3.0
Per Game
Uncontested Possessions
15
7.5
Per Game
Intercept Possessions
6
3.0
Per Game
Turnovers
5
2.5
Per Game
Contested Possession Rate
57.3
28.7
Per Game
Ground Ball Gets
4
2.0
Per Game
Fwd 50 Ground Ball Gets
0
0
Per Game
Hitouts
0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage
0
0
Per Game
Clearances
2
1.0
Per Game
Centre Clearances
0
0
Per Game
Stoppage Clearances
2
1.0
Per Game
Hitout Win %
0.0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage %
0.0
0
Per Game
Ruck Contests
0
0
Per Game
Marks
5
2.5
Per Game
Marks Inside 50
0
0
Per Game
Marks on Lead
1
0.5
Per Game
Intercept Marks
1
0.5
Per Game
Contested Marks
0
0
Per Game
Goals
0
0
Per Game
Behinds
0
0
Per Game
Goal Assists
0
0
Per Game
Shot at Goal Accuracy %
0.0
0
Per Game
Shots at Goal
0
0
Per Game
Score Involvements
5
2.5
Per Game
Score Launches
1
0.5
Per Game
Tackles
4
2.0
Per Game
Tackles Inside 50
0
0
Per Game
Pressure Acts
18
9.0
Per Game
Defensive Half Pressure Acts
11
5.5
Per Game
Spoils
2
1.0
Per Game
Contested Defensive One on Ones
0
0
Per Game
Contested Defensive Losses
0
0
Per Game
Total Stats
Stage Team MP AF R FF FA B OP TOG% D DE% ED K EK KE% C H KHB R50S I50S MG CP UP IP T CPR GBG F50GBG HO HTA CLR CC SC HTW% HTA% RC M Mi50 MOL IM CM G B GA GA% SAG SI SL T Ti50 PA DHPA S CDOOO CDL CV
AFL Season 2026
Regular Season
CARL
2 91 12.2 2 0 0 4 158 22 163.3 18 14 12 177.8 1 8 4.0 3 3 368 6 15 6 5 57.3 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 5 1 4 0 18 11 2 0 0 0
Totals 2 91 12.2 2 0 0 4 158 22 163.3 18 14 12 177.8 1 8 4.0 3 3 368 6 15 6 5 57.3 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 5 1 4 0 18 11 2 0 0 0
Game Stats
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Played Games
Sat 2 May 2026 7:35 pm
Carlton Blues
Full Time
69 : 108
Saints won by 39 pts
St Kilda Saints
📍 Marvel Stadium
Sat 25 Apr 2026 8:15 pm
Fremantle Dockers
Full Time
103 : 89
Dockers won by 14 pts
Carlton Blues
📍 Optus Stadium