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Full name
Matthew Goggin
Known as
Matt Goggin
Born
21 July 1936
Died
2 February 1972 (aged 35)
Place of death
Melton, VIC (3337)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 18y 269d
Last game: 25y 36d
Height and weight
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 76 kg
Senior clubs
Geelong
Jumper numbers
Geelong: 1
Family links
Bill Goggin (Brother)Terry Bright (Nephew)
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Geelong | V/AFL | 1955-1961 | 88 | 5 | 0.06 | 47% | 0.00 | — | 0.00 | 4 |
Total | 1955-1961 | 88 | 5 | 0.06 | 47% | 0.00 | — | 0.00 | 4 |
Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only
AFL: 6,519th player to appear, 2,795th most games played, 6,328th most goals kickedGeelong: 577th player to appear, 198th most games played, 525th most goals kicked
Matt Goggin was a pacy, highly skilled wingman who ended his VFL career aged just twenty-five while still at the peak of his ability. He played 88 League games for Geelong and booted five goals between 1955 and 1961. Strong overhead and an accurate kick, he represented Victoria against South Australia in 1960, the same afternoon his brother Bill played for a number two side in Hobart. In 1962 he embarked on a new phase of his football career as captain-coach of country club Cohuna.
Author - John Devaney