Matthew Bate
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| Personal Info | |
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| Birth | May 24, 1987, |
| Recruited from | Croydon/Eastern U18 |
| Height/Weight | 191cm / 90kg |
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| Debut | Round 5, April 29, 2006, Melbourne vs. Kangaroos, at Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Team(s) | Melbourne (2005-)
9 games, 6 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of Round 18, 2006 season | |
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Matthew Bate (born May 24, 1987) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the AFL’s Melbourne Football Club.
He is instantly recognisable on the field with his bright red hair, which is more noticeable whilst wearing the red of the Demon's guernsey, although has also been dyed black during his playing career.
Bate plays as a tall forward or defender. He won the Morrish Medal as best player in the TAC Cup in 2004. He was drafted 13th overall by Melbourne in the 2004 AFL Draft and made his AFL debut in Round 5 of the 2006 season.
Bate's achievements thus far as a senior player include a nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star award for his performance against Carlton in Round 18 of the 2006 season.
He is already considered an important part of Melbourne's midfield rotation, an impressive feat for someone playing in their first season of AFL football.
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