Matt Roberts

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Matt Roberts
Sydney Swans Gen. Defender
184 cm 22 yrs
Total Games
-
Last Played
N/A
Last Win
N/A
Last Loss
N/A
Wins: 0; Losses: 0
Debut
2022
Drafted
#34 2021 National Draft
Recruited From
Langhorne Creek (SA)/St Peter's Coll (SA)/South Adelaide (SANFL)
Clearances
Total: 0
AVG: 0.0
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Player Bio
Player Statistics
Player Bio
Matt Roberts

Matthew Roberts was selected with pick 34 of the 2021 AFL draft. A hard-working midfielder with an ability to play forward, Roberts is known for his quality football IQ and having a keen eye for goal after appearing in the SANFL League and SANFL Reserves. The South Australian export made his debut with the Sydney Swans in Round 11 of the 2022 season helping the team secure a win against Richmond. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2024 playing 23 games and earning an AFL Rising Star nomination. After playing his first final series Roberts also earned the club’s Rising Star Award.

Honours

- AFL Rising Star Nominee (2024)

Games Total & AVG Per Game
Matches played
8
-
Per Game
Fantasy Points
558
69.8
Per Game
Rating points
74.9
9.4
Per Game
Frees For
15
1.9
Per Game
Frees Against
3
0.4
Per Game
Bounces
3
0.4
Per Game
One Percenters
10
1.3
Per Game
Time on Ground %
648
81.0
Per Game
Disposals
149
18.6
Per Game
Disposal Efficiency %
617.3
77.2
Per Game
Effective Disposals
113
14.1
Per Game
Kicks
86
10.8
Per Game
Effective Kicks
65
8.1
Per Game
Kick Efficiency %
548.8
68.6
Per Game
Clangers
18
2.3
Per Game
Handballs
63
7.9
Per Game
Kick to Handball Ratio
10.6
1.3
Per Game
Rebound 50s
15
1.9
Per Game
Inside 50s
27
3.4
Per Game
Metres Gained
3112
389.0
Per Game
Contested Possessions
48
6.0
Per Game
Uncontested Possessions
101
12.6
Per Game
Intercept Possessions
37
4.6
Per Game
Turnovers
27
3.4
Per Game
Contested Possession Rate
241.7
30.2
Per Game
Ground Ball Gets
29
3.6
Per Game
Fwd 50 Ground Ball Gets
3
0.4
Per Game
Hitouts
0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage
0
0
Per Game
Clearances
13
1.6
Per Game
Centre Clearances
2
0.3
Per Game
Stoppage Clearances
11
1.4
Per Game
Hitout Win %
0.0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage %
0.0
0
Per Game
Ruck Contests
0
0
Per Game
Marks
35
4.4
Per Game
Marks Inside 50
2
0.3
Per Game
Marks on Lead
2
0.3
Per Game
Intercept Marks
10
1.3
Per Game
Contested Marks
0
0
Per Game
Goals
0
0
Per Game
Behinds
3
0.4
Per Game
Goal Assists
3
0.4
Per Game
Shot at Goal Accuracy %
0.0
0
Per Game
Shots at Goal
3
0.4
Per Game
Score Involvements
36
4.5
Per Game
Score Launches
11
1.4
Per Game
Tackles
15
1.9
Per Game
Tackles Inside 50
2
0.3
Per Game
Pressure Acts
78
9.8
Per Game
Defensive Half Pressure Acts
44
5.5
Per Game
Spoils
6
0.8
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
SYD
8 558 74.9 15 3 3 10 648 149 617.3 113 86 65 548.8 18 63 10.6 15 27 3112 48 101 37 27 241.7 29 3 0 0 13 2 11 0.0 0.0 0 35 2 2 10 0 0 3 3 0.0 3 36 11 15 2 78 44 6 0 0 0
AFL Preseason 2026
Preseason
SYD
1 61 0.0 1 2 0 2 86 20 60.0 12 11 5 45.5 5 9 1.2 1 4 423 9 10 7 7 47.4 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 3 2 0 0 11 7 1 1 0 0
Totals 9 619 74.9 16 5 3 12 734 169 677.3 125 97 70 594.3 23 72 11.8 16 31 3535 57 111 44 34 289.1 37 4 0 0 13 2 11 0.0 0.0 0 40 2 2 10 0 0 3 3 0.0 4 39 13 15 2 89 51 7 1 0 0
Game Stats
Sydney Swans - team logo
Sydney Swans
Played Games
Sat 9 May 2026 1:15 pm
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Full Time
97 : 105
Swans won by 8 pts
Sydney Swans Swans
📍 Marvel Stadium
Sun 3 May 2026 3:15 pm
Sydney Swans Swans
Full Time
131 : 114
Swans won by 17 pts
Melbourne Demons
📍 SCG
Thu 23 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Western Bulldogs Bulldogs
Full Time
60 : 126
Swans won by 66 pts
Sydney Swans Swans
📍 Marvel Stadium
Fri 17 Apr 2026 7:50 pm
Sydney Swans Swans
Full Time
107 : 66
Swans won by 41 pts
GWS Giants Giants
📍 SCG
Sat 11 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Sydney Swans Swans
Full Time
100 : 68
Swans won by 32 pts
Gold Coast Suns Suns
📍 Norwood Oval
Sat 4 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
West Coast Eagles Eagles
Full Time
35 : 163
Swans won by 128 pts
Sydney Swans Swans
📍 Optus Stadium
Thu 19 Mar 2026 7:30 pm
Hawthorn Hawks
Full Time
99 : 82
Hawks won by 17 pts
Sydney Swans Swans
📍 MCG
Sat 14 Mar 2026 7:10 pm
Sydney Swans Swans
Full Time
104 : 60
Swans won by 44 pts
Brisbane Lions Lions
📍 SCG
Thu 26 Feb 2026 4:10 pm
Sydney Swans Swans
Full Time
97 : 59
Swans won by 38 pts
GWS Giants Giants
📍 Henson Park