Pocket Profile – Ben Matthews (Player, Pennant Hills Demons)
Get to know Men’s Premier Division Player, Ben Matthews!
| Name: | Ben Matthews | |
| Nickname: | Benno, Chassis | |
| AFL Sydney Club: | Pennant Hills Demons | |
| Junior Club: | Westbrook Bulldogs | |
| Position/s: | Half Forward | |
| Playing Number: | 60 | |
| Usual Grade: | Prems | |
| First season of AFL Sydney footy: | 2009 | |
| Why did you start playing footy? | ||
| The old man is from Adelaide and loves the game, so he got my brothers and I to join the local club at a young age | ||
| What is your most memorable AFL Sydney moment? | ||
| Watching the Prems win the flag in 2017 | ||
| What is the best part about playing at your current club? | ||
| Penno’s culture is all time and I get to run out each week with all my best mates. The people at Penno are what make it such an enjoyable club to be a part of. | ||
| Do you have any pre-game superstitions or routines? | ||
| I’ve got a game day pair of undies that I wear and need an iced cold brew coffee before we run out | ||
| What is the best advice you have received as a player and from who? | ||
| “Kick straight”-everyone at the club | ||
| Who has the best kick at the club? | ||
| Stephen Wray | ||
| What is one AFL rule you would change and why? | ||
| The interpretation of the holding the ball rule and you know why | ||
| What are you missing most about footy during lockdown? | ||
| Not being able to train, play and see everyone from the club | ||
| Interests outside of football? | ||
| Truckin | ||
| Which teammate is most likely to: | ||
| Turn up late | Charlie Allison | |
| Be on the massage table | Fossil (Brad Hunt) | |
| Forget their boots | Charlie Allison | |
| Suck up to the coach | Tom Edmonds | |
| Appear on the next season of Australian Survivor | Jake Gunstone | |
| Who is your tip to win the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal? | ||
| Bontempelli | ||
| Who would you like to see as the Pre-Game entertainment for the 2021 AFL Grand Final? | ||
| Harry Angel | ||
| What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? | ||
| New House | ||
| First place you want to visit after travel restrictions lift? | ||
| Mike Kenny Oval | ||
| Apple Music or Spotify? | ||
| Apple Music | ||
| Pineapple on Pizza. Yes/ No? | ||
| Yes | ||
| Usual coffee order? | ||
| Small Double shot Flat White | ||
| What is this player know for at your club? |
| Ben is a Penno local, having come through the Westbrook Junior Club. Ben is not only an emerging talent on the field but a leader off the field. After his breakout game against East Coast in Round 8, we are excited to see Ben develop over the coming seasons. Off-field, Ben has excellent values and is someone who is not only at every social function but also stays behind at the end of the night to clean up. |
| Any additional comments about the player |
| Ben shares a house with fellow teammates Connor Mathews (brother), Wilson Mudge and Ollie Nockles – the stories from that house……….ha |
| How can people get involved with playing at your club? |
| With 11 teams (5 Men’s, 4 Women’s, 1 team in the U19’s and a team in the Master’s division), Pennant Hills Demons are focused on ensuring we provide a welcoming club for players of all standards. The club motto is ‘Every Heart Beats True’ and at Penno those who have experienced our club culture certainly know that to be a valid motto. Get in touch with us via email (info@phafl.com.au) or through our socials on Facebook (@PennoAFL) and Instagram (@pennanthillsafl) to get involved! |
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