Matt Outen
Australian rules footballer
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William Matthew Outen (2 July 1883 – 27 January 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).[1]
Fullname
William Matthew Outen
Born
2 July 1883
Williamstown, Victoria
Williamstown, Victoria
Died
27 January 1930 (aged 46)
Williamstown, Victoria
Williamstown, Victoria
Original team
Williamstown
| Matt Outen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Matthew Outen | ||
| Born |
2 July 1883 Williamstown, Victoria | ||
| Died |
27 January 1930 (aged 46) Williamstown, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Williamstown | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1910–11 | St Kilda | 27 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The second of the six children of Charles George Outen (1856-1929),[2][3] and Bridget Outen, née Cross,[4][5] William Matthew Outen was born at Williamstown, Victoria on 2 July 1883.
- His brother, Charles Whynam "Wyn" Outen (1880-1964), played for St Klda in the VFL and for Williamstown in the VFA; Wyn played (alongside his brother Matt) in the Willamstown First XVIII team that won the 1907 VFA premiership.
- His brother, John Edward "Jack" Outen (1890-1963), played in one First XVIII game for Williamstown (alongside his brother Matt) in 1909.[6]
- His brother, Percy Ernest Hatherley Outen (1898-1986), played in 5 First XVIII games for Williamstown in the VFA in 1928.[7][8]
- His brother, Albert Henry "Alby" Outen (1902-1972), played for Footscray in both the VFA and the VFL.
- His nephew, Reginald Whynam Outen (1913-1999),[9][10][11] the son of Wyn Outen, was an emergency in Williamstown's 1939 premiership team, after earlier playing with Collingwood and Melbourne Seconds.[12]
- His nephew, Albert Keith "Alby" Outen (1936-2010), the son of Alby Outen, played 2 games with Footscray in 1954 before transferring to Williamstown and playing in their 1955 and 1956 premiership teams.
He married Lucy Elizabeth Guthrie (1869-1940), née Buchanan, the former Mrs. James Hickey Guthrie, in 1917.[13][14]
Death
He died at Williamstown, Victoria on 27 January 1930.[15][16][17]
