Matthew Carr
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Matthew Carr is a former Australian rules football
er who played for Fremantle
and St Kilda in the Australian Football League
(AFL). He played as a half-back flanker and began his football career at East Fremantle
. Matthew is the brother of Josh Carr
, who also played for Fremantle and they both attended Corpus Christi College
in Bateman, Western Australia
.
with the 64th selection in the 1995 AFL Draft
, from East Fremantle
in the West Australian Football League
, but did not manage to make his debut for the Magpies. He then returned to East Fremantle in 1997, before being drafted by the St Kilda with their 1st round selection in the 1998 Pre-Season Draft
. Carr played another year in the reserves before making his AFL debut in 1999. He played 28 games for the Saints over two seasons before being traded to Fremantle
.
at the 2000 AFL Draft
by St Kilda in exchange for Craig Callaghan
. He played 21 games in Fremantle
's disastrous 2001 season. He played every game in 2002 and after an excellent 2003 season, in which he was sixth in Fremantle
's best and fairest, his 2004 season was severely disrupted by injury. An ankle problem early in the season and a broken leg later in the season saw Carr restricted to just 11 games.
Matthew's 2005 season was also affected by injury, he had been averaging more than 25 disposals per match before the Rd 9 match against Hawthorn
. Carr was only able to manage 14 disposals while apparently under duress against Hawthorn
. He returned for the Rd 18 clash against Collingwood
but did little in the last 4 games of the season.
From the 2006 season onward, Matthew was generally used in a utility/tagging role, often given the assignment of playing against the opposition's best midfield player. He was generally very effective in that role and finished the 2006 season having played every game for the Dockers
, including three appearances in the 2006 finals series. However, throughout 2006 and 2007 seasons, injuries and fitness concerns continued to hamper his game and, although a serviceable player, he never returned to his earlier form.
Carr played four games in the 2008 season before announcing his retirement on 19 May 2008. His 134th and last game for Fremantle was played against the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium on 19 April 2008.
He has continued to play football in the West Australian Football League
, but switched to Swan Districts
from East Fremantle in 2009.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played for Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
and St Kilda in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL). He played as a half-back flanker and began his football career at East Fremantle
East Fremantle Football Club
The East Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Sharks, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The team's home ground is East Fremantle Oval...
. Matthew is the brother of Josh Carr
Josh Carr
Joshua "Josh" Carr is a former Australian rules footballer who played as a midfielder for Port Adelaide and Fremantle in the Australian Football League. After originally being drafted by Port Adelaide and playing in their 2004 premiership side he returned to Western Australia to play with his...
, who also played for Fremantle and they both attended Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College, Perth
Corpus Christi College is a private, co-educational, Catholic, Secondary College, located in Bateman, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia....
in Bateman, Western Australia
Bateman, Western Australia
Bateman is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Melville.It is a mostly residential suburb with convenient road access to Perth City, Fremantle, the main industrial sites and airports. Bull Creek railway station is located at its north-eastern corner...
.
St Kilda Career (1999 - 2000)
Carr was drafted by CollingwoodCollingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
with the 64th selection in the 1995 AFL Draft
1995 AFL Draft
The 1995 AFL Draft was held at the conclusion of the 1995 Australian Football League season.The AFL Draft is the annual draft of new unsigned players by Australian rules football clubs that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.Clubs receive picks based...
, from East Fremantle
East Fremantle Football Club
The East Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Sharks, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The team's home ground is East Fremantle Oval...
in the West Australian Football League
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
, but did not manage to make his debut for the Magpies. He then returned to East Fremantle in 1997, before being drafted by the St Kilda with their 1st round selection in the 1998 Pre-Season Draft
1997 AFL Draft
The 1997 AFL Draft was held at the conclusion of the 1997 Australian Football League season. A pre-season draft was also held prior to the 1998 season....
. Carr played another year in the reserves before making his AFL debut in 1999. He played 28 games for the Saints over two seasons before being traded to Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
.
Fremantle Career (2001 - 2008)
Carr was traded to FremantleFremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
at the 2000 AFL Draft
AFL Draft
The AFL Draft is the annual draft of new unsigned players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.-History:...
by St Kilda in exchange for Craig Callaghan
Craig Callaghan
Craig William Callaghan is an Australian rules footballer who played for Fremantle and St Kilda in the Australian Football League...
. He played 21 games in Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
's disastrous 2001 season. He played every game in 2002 and after an excellent 2003 season, in which he was sixth in Fremantle
Fremantle
Freemantle is a suburb of Southampton in England.Fremantle or Freemantle may also refer to:- Places :* Fremantle, the port city to the capital Perth, Western Australia...
's best and fairest, his 2004 season was severely disrupted by injury. An ankle problem early in the season and a broken leg later in the season saw Carr restricted to just 11 games.
Matthew's 2005 season was also affected by injury, he had been averaging more than 25 disposals per match before the Rd 9 match against Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
. Carr was only able to manage 14 disposals while apparently under duress against Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
. He returned for the Rd 18 clash against Collingwood
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
but did little in the last 4 games of the season.
From the 2006 season onward, Matthew was generally used in a utility/tagging role, often given the assignment of playing against the opposition's best midfield player. He was generally very effective in that role and finished the 2006 season having played every game for the Dockers
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
, including three appearances in the 2006 finals series. However, throughout 2006 and 2007 seasons, injuries and fitness concerns continued to hamper his game and, although a serviceable player, he never returned to his earlier form.
Carr played four games in the 2008 season before announcing his retirement on 19 May 2008. His 134th and last game for Fremantle was played against the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium on 19 April 2008.
He has continued to play football in the West Australian Football League
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
, but switched to Swan Districts
Swan Districts Football Club
The Swan Districts Football Club, nicknamed the Swans, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club is based at Bassendean Oval, in Bassendean, an eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia...
from East Fremantle in 2009.