Rhys Mathieson

Rhys Mathieson (born 10 January 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Brisbane Lions with the 39th selection in the 2015 national draft. At 1.87 metres (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighing 84 kilograms (185 lb), he plays as a Midfielder and is known for his ability to win contested ball. He played his first senior game in round 9 of the 2016 season against Melbourne. In his time at the Lions he has been known for his on-field antics, in particular his goal celebrations. Upon kicking his first AFL goal, Rhys celebrated with a 'shotgun' move made famous by Hawthorn's Mark WIlliams and faced some criticism for this showboating, while the Lions were losing to GWS in round 17, 2016.[3]

Rhys Mathieson
Mathieson in August 2018
Personal information
Full name Rhys Mathieson
Nickname(s) Beast Mode,[1] Matho
Date of birth (1997-01-10) 10 January 1997
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 39, 2015 national draft[2]
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 84 kg (185 lb)
Position(s) Midfield
Club information
Current club Brisbane Lions
Number 36
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2016– Brisbane Lions 46 (24)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 3, 2019.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2017 season[4]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2016 Brisbane Lions 36118310010120126410.70.39.19.218.32.43.7
2017 Brisbane Lions 36138110613023644470.60.18.210.018.23.43.6
Career 24 16 4 206 231 437 70 88 0.7 0.2 8.6 9.6 18.2 2.9 3.7

References
  1. Davis, Greg (21 May 2016). "Brisbane Lions debutant Rhys Mathieson raring to go against Melbourne on the MCG". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. Baldwin, Adam. "Brisbane Lions recruit Rhys Mathieson uses draft slide as motivation". Fox Sports. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  3. Writers, Staff (18 July 2016). "Rhys Mathieson has unleashed a very unusual celebration for his first career goal". FoxSports.com.au. Fox Sports. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  4. "Rhys Mathieson". AFL Tables. Retrieved 1 September 2017.


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