27 Mathew Stokes

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Details
Number	27
Height	177cm
Weight	80kg
DOB	22-11-1984
Debut	2006

Games		Goals
2011	22	2011	29
Career	115	Career	167

Dreamteam Points
2011	1828

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Outlook
Lively small forward who plays his role to perfection through his ability to work to the right spaces and finish off any good work further afield. Kicked 29 goals and combined well with his fellow crumbers. Had 30 possessions and kicked three goals against North Melbourne in round seven and was a regular member of a consistently high-performing team. Deserved his second premiership medal after being left out in 2009.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2011

• Played 22 games including three finals and booted 29 goals
• Played in second premiership and third GF
• Enjoyed fifth straight season with 28 or more goals
• Played his 100th game in rd 13 win over St Kilda
• Registered goals in 18 of 22 games, incl eight multiple goal games
• Set career season highs with 441 disposals, 233 handballs and 70 tackles
• Had 13 games with 20+ disposals and seven games with 5+ tackles

2010

• Played 18 games including all three finals
• Kicked goals in 14 of his 18 games
• Booted seven goals in his three finals
• Had 20+ disposals in nine games
• Twice had a career best 18 handballs (rd 14 vs. North; rd 22 vs. Eagles)
• Kicked four goals in rd 15 win over Hawthorn
• Missed opening seven rounds through club suspension

2009

• Was the unlucky player of the year. After ruling himself out of the PF win over Collingwood with groin soreness, could not regain place for GF
• Was emergency on GF day
• Played 19 games and kicked 29 goals
• Booted two key goals in QF win over Bulldogs
• Season high four goals came in rd 9 vs. Bulldogs
• Equalled career best with 13 handballs vs. Bulldogs in rd 21
• Kicked goals in 15 of 19 games
• Had 20+ disposals five times
• Member of NAB Cup premiership team

2008

• Played in his second consecutive AFL grand final
• Stokes has now played in senior grand finals in each of past five seasons (2 x AFL, 1 x VFL, 2 x SANFL)
• Had career high 31 possessions in rd 2 win over Essendon
• Played 22 games (20-2) and kicked 38 goals. Kicked at least one goal in 19 of his 22 games. Kicked four goals in three different matches
• Played in AFL hall of fame game for Dream team vs. Victoria

2007

• Made himself a permanent member of the team, culminating in premiership medal
• Kicked three crucial goals in first quarter of preliminary final win over Collingwood
• Played 21 games (18-3) and kicked 32 goals. Kicked at least one goal in 18 games
• Played all three finals
• Kicked a career best five goals vs. Freo in rd 17 at Subiaco
• Played for Indigenous all stars in February

2006

• Made his AFL debut against Richmond and went on to play nine games (5-4)
• Polled two Brownlow votes in win over Port Adelaide
• Booted three goals vs. Essendon in rd 11
• Member of Cats VFL grand final team

2005

• Played with Woodville West Torrens in SANFL
• Played in SANFL grand final

2004

• Played with Woodville West Torrens in SANFL
• Played in SANFL grand final

2003

• Played with Woodville West Torrens in SANFL
• Was named most improved player

2002

• Represented Northern Territory at U18 national championship

2001

• Key player in Palmerston’s NTFL grand final win over Darwin
• Represented Northern Territory at U18 national championship
• Played for Australia vs. Ireland in U17 international rules series

2000

• Represented Northern Territory at U18 national championship

At a Glance

• Junior Clubs: Southern Districts
• Clubs: Geelong
• Debut: 2006
• Recruited from: Woodville-WT
• AFL Awards: See awards section
• Club Awards: See awards section
• Brownlow Votes: 7

Disposals	Marks	Stoppages	Frees	General play	Scoring
K H D	M	HO	FF FA	T	G B
CP UP DE% Clg	CM m50	CL i50 r50		1% BO DT GT%	G% GA

Rd

Opponent

Result

K

H

D

M

HO

FF

FA

T

G

B

CP

UP

DE%

Clg

CM

m50

CL

i50

r50

1%

BO

DT

GT%

G%

GA

1

St Kilda

W 48 - 47

5

18

23

6

0

0

2

0

0

0

8

15

78.26

3

0

1

3

2

1

0

0

63

95

-

0

2

Fremantle

W 78 - 89

11

11

22

4

0

3

0

3

2

0

6

17

90.91

0

0

2

0

1

1

1

0

94

79

100.00

0

3

Port Adelaide

W 122 - 43

14

11

25

5

0

1

1

2

1

1

5

17

64.00

2

0

1

2

7

0

0

1

92

80

33.33

1

4

Sydney Swans

W 54 - 81

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5

Hawthorn

W 98 - 117

11

11

22

7

0

2

2

3

0

0

6

16

90.91

3

0

0

4

3

3

1

0

84

86

-

0

7

North Melbourne

W 127 - 61

18

12

30

10

0

1

0

1

3

1

10

20

63.33

2

1

2

4

4

3

0

0

132

87

75.00

0

8

Collingwood

W 65 - 62

7

9

16

1

0

1

0

3

1

2

7

8

50.00

2

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

63

87

25.00

0

9

Carlton

W 100 - 102

9

6

15

6

0

1

1

3

2

0

5

11

93.33

1

0

2

1

2

0

1

0

79

88

100.00

1

10

Gold Coast Suns

W 73 - 139

13

12

25

8

0

1

1

3

2

1

11

15

72.00

3

0

3

4

5

1

1

1

110

82

66.67

2

11

Western Bulldogs

W 148 - 87

15

9

24

6

0

1

1

6

2

0

5

18

87.50

3

0

2

3

5

1

1

0

115

81

66.67

1

12

Hawthorn

W 88 - 83

7

9

16

3

0

0

0

2

1

1

8

9

68.75

3

0

1

1

2

0

2

0

63

81

50.00

1

13

St Kilda

W 72 - 100

10

15

25

4

0

3

1

5

2

1

10

15

72.00

3

0

1

2

2

0

1

0

105

89

66.67

0

14

Adelaide

W 125 - 73

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

15

Essendon

L 115 - 111

11

7

18

5

0

1

1

5

1

0

7

12

61.11

1

0

1

4

7

1

3

0

86

88

100.00

3

16

West Coast Eagles

L 96 - 88

5

10

15

2

0

0

0

5

0

0

5

11

73.33

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

61

87

-

1

17

Brisbane Lions

W 104 - 133

10

15

25

2

0

2

0

3

1

1

12

14

80.00

2

0

0

5

1

1

3

0

87

80

33.33

0

18

Richmond

W 113 - 51

8

14

22

6

0

1

0

1

2

1

6

16

72.73

0

1

3

0

2

1

1

0

88

78

66.67

1

19

Melbourne

W 233 - 47

10

12

22

5

0

1

1

7

3

0

8

14

63.64

2

0

1

3

1

0

1

0

113

84

75.00

1

20

Gold Coast Suns

W 188 - 38

6

10

16

2

0

1

1

1

1

1

10

7

62.50

1

1

1

3

3

0

1

0

53

80

50.00

1

21

Adelaide

W 85 - 96

6

8

14

3

0

1

0

5

1

1

6

8

71.43

1

0

1

0

3

0

1

1

71

84

50.00

2

23

Sydney Swans

L 86 - 99

12

12

24

4

0

2

0

2

1

2

10

15

54.17

2

0

2

2

5

2

1

0

90

89

33.33

1

24

Collingwood

W 53 - 149

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

W1

Hawthorn

W 98 - 67

4

4

8

2

0

1

0

1

1

0

5

6

87.50

0

1

0

1

1

0

3

0

37

48

100.00

0

W3

West Coast Eagles

W 117 - 69

8

13

21

4

0

0

1

5

1

1

10

10

61.90

4

0

2

2

2

0

2

0

86

90

50.00

1

GF

Collingwood

W 81 - 119

8

5

13

0

0

1

1

4

1

2

12

5

30.77

4

0

0

3

4

0

3

0

56

81

25.00

2

News

Cats to address flaws

Mathew Stokes says the Cats are ready to put forward a four quarter effort when they face Brisbane on Sunday.Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 8:06AM

Stokes satisfying journey

Mathew Stokes has endured a long journey to his 100th game.Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 8:20AM

Stoked to be back home

Mathew Stokes says Geelong won't let down its guard against Port Adelaide when it returns to Skilled Stadium this weekendWednesday, April 06, 2011 - 3:49PM

Itching for the next challenge

Mathew Stokes says Geelong can’t wait to get out on the field against the Bulldogs.Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 3:51AM

Late starter

Mathew Stokes was on track to be a star basketballer until he stopped growing, which has been a godsend for Geelong.Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 4:04AM

Video

GF memories: Mathew Stokes

Mathew Stokes reflects on his grand final memoriesSunday, September 25, 2011 - 12:00AM

Playing at AAMI Stadium

Andrew Mackie and Mathew Stokes discuss playing at AAMI Stadium.Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 4:02PM

Why I love footy (Rd20)

Tom Hawkins, Joel Selwood and Mathew Stokes tell us what they love about footy.Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 1:00AM

Why I love footy (Rd17)

Cameron Mooney, Brad Ottens and Mathew Stokes explain why they love footy.Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 12:00AM

My rituals: Mathew Stokes

Mathew Stokes reveals his pre-game rituals.Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 12:01AM

Mathew Stokes year by year

Year	Club	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	Conv	HO	Tack	FF	FA	B'low	B+F
2006	GEEL	9	72	45	51	117	9	5	64.3%	0	23	5	6	2	18th
2007	GEEL	21	195	159	111	354	32	15	68.1%	0	58	26	15	0	15th
2008	GEEL	22	235	162	122	397	38	17	69.1%	0	54	21	16	0	16th
2009	GEEL	19	157	143	75	300	29	19	60.4%	0	55	17	9	0	19th
2010	GEEL	18	166	179	76	345	28	12	70.0%	0	32	12	13	3	14th
2011	GEEL	22	208	233	95	441	29	16	64.4%	0	70	25	14	2	13th
Totals		111	1033	921	530	1954	165	84	66.3%	0	292	106	73	7
Best			22	18	13	31	5	3		0	8	4	3

Geelong
Community champion 2009

Woodville - West Torrens
Most improved 2003

Representative honours
Dream Team vs Victoria 2008
Indigenous All Stars 2007, 2009
Northern Territory U18 2000-2002
Australia vs. Ireland U17 International Rules 2001

Premierships
NTFL 2001 (Palmerston dft. Darwin)
AFL 2007 (Geelong dft Port Adelaide)
NAB Cup 2009 (Geelong dft. Collingwood)
AFL 2011 (Geelong dft. Collingwood)

Mathew Stokes history vs. opponents 2006-11

Opponent	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	HO	Tack	FF	FA
Adelaide	8	60	66	38	126	11	6	0	20	3	5
Brisbane	8	76	75	22	151	11	4	0	22	10	9
Carlton	5	47	33	31	80	10	6	0	11	3	4
Collingwood	9	79	57	31	136	16	9	0	19	9	7
Essendon	5	64	43	31	107	9	3	0	11	5	6
Fremantle	8	82	63	41	145	15	2	0	21	10	2
Gold Coast	2	19	22	10	41	3	2	0	4	2	2
Hawthorn	9	69	70	37	139	10	8	0	26	11	5
Melbourne	6	62	50	31	112	15	4	0	20	8	5
Nth Melb	8	79	69	52	148	8	10	0	22	7	6
Port Adel	7	67	52	36	119	10	6	0	20	8	5
Richmond	4	34	46	23	80	7	3	0	6	5	1
St Kilda	8	61	85	37	146	10	3	0	12	7	7
Sydney	7	75	51	31	126	9	7	0	26	8	3
West Coast	8	76	70	36	146	6	4	0	21	5	1
W-Bulldogs	9	83	69	43	152	15	7	0	31	5	5

Playing record (at start of 2012 season)
AFL
Geelong: 111 games, 165 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 16 games, 15 goals
VFL
Geelong: 20 games, 15 goals
SANFL
Woodville – West Torrens: 65 games, 73 goals
NTFL (Darwin)
Palmerston: 46 games

 

Milestone games

Milestone	versus	round	venue	result
AFL debut	Richmond	rd 9, 2006	Skilled	L 20
Finals debut	Kangaroos	QF, 2007	MCG	W 106
50th game	St Kilda	QF, 2008	MCG	W 58
100th game	St Kilda	rd 13, 2011	MCG	W 28

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with the 61st pick in 2005 national draft

Name: Mathew Stokes
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love watching the most: Kobe Bryant
Favourite footy commentator: Rex Hunt
Describe your perfect day off: being away from James Kelly
Who inspires you: family
Best advice received: remember where you are from
First job: fruit shop
The person you would most like to meet: Lil Wayne
Three things you would like to do after your footy career: have a beer during the week; go to Europe in June; play a game back home in Darwin
How would your best friend describe you: stubborn
One thing you can’t eat: tuna
What domestic chore do you refuse to do: the lawns
Which event would you prefer to attend – Olympics or World Cup: World Cup
Favourite Australian personality: Carl Baron
iPhone, Blackberry or Android: iPhone
Favourite TV show: East bound and down
Favourite band / musical artist: Drake
Favourite movie: Cocktail