Matt Whitlock
Australian rules footballer
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Matt Whitlock (born 16 May 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Matt Whitlock | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 16 May 2006 | ||
| Original team | Shepparton/Murray Bushrangers | ||
| Draft | No. 27, 2024 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 4, 2025, North Melbourne vs. Sydney, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | North Melbourne | 2 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
Whitlock grew up in Shepparton, Victoria.[1] He went to school at Goulburn Valley Grammar School.[2]
Junior Career
Whitlock played junior football with the Shepparton Football Club in the Goulburn Valley Football League.[3] He also played for the Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League, averaging 14.2 disposals and 1.2 goals a game in 2024.[4] He was named as the fullback in the 2024 Talent League Team of the Year.[5]
Whitlock also represented Vic Country in the Under 18 Championships.[6] He averaged 14 disposals and 0.5 goals a game.[4]
AFL career
Whitlock was selected by North Melbourne with pick 27 of the 2024 AFL draft.[7] He made his debut in round four of the 2025 AFL season.[8]
Personal life
Whitlock's twin brother, Jack, is an Australian rules footballer with the Port Adelaide Football Club.[9]
