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Player Bio Drafted from the GIANTS Academy, Matthew Kennedy is a medium forward/midfielder who is a prolific ball-winner and strong overhead. He missed national championships because of injury but was in outstanding form for the Rams in the TAC Cup. Has overcome his knee injury and returned to play for Collingullie late in the season. Kennedy made a splash in the AFL, kicking three goals on debut in round 13 against Essendon. The Academy product showed glimpses of his talent in three senior games last year and is another of the GIANTS' emerging stars ready for a more significant role in 2017. Kennedy averaged 27 touches in 13 NEAFL games last year as an on-baller and will look to make his mark as a forward in the senior team this year, with bursts in the midfield as he gains more experience. Like Jacob Hopper, he loves the hard ball and shows great ability around the goals.PLAYER PARTNER Another classy midfielder to come through the GIANTS' Academy system, Kennedy turned heads with his 14.12 beep test at last year's Draft Combine. He developed later than most and starred for his hometown club Collingullie in the seniors, after missing last year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships with injury. Will play senior football this season.Twitter @Matt_Kennedy15At a Glance Junior Clubs: Collingullie Debut: 2016 Recruited From: Collingullie-Glenfield Park Brownlow Votes: - Community Ambassador: Wollondilly & Southern NSW (Collingullie-Glenfield Park, Lockhart, Osborne, East Wagga Kooringal, Wagga Tigers)
Matthew Kennedy
Player Bio Drafted from the GIANTS Academy, Matthew Kennedy is a medium forward/midfielder who is a prolific ball-winner and strong overhead. He missed national championships because of injury but was in outstanding form for the Rams in the TAC Cup. Has overcome his knee injury and returned to play for Collingullie late in the season. Kennedy made a splash in the AFL, kicking three goals on debut in round 13 against Essendon. The Academy product showed glimpses of his talent in three senior games last year and is another of the GIANTS' emerging stars ready for a more significant role in 2017. Kennedy averaged 27 touches in 13 NEAFL games last year as an on-baller and will look to make his mark as a forward in the senior team this year, with bursts in the midfield as he gains more experience. Like Jacob Hopper, he loves the hard ball and shows great ability around the goals.PLAYER PARTNER Another classy midfielder to come through the GIANTS' Academy system, Kennedy turned heads with his 14.12 beep test at last year's Draft Combine. He developed later than most and starred for his hometown club Collingullie in the seniors, after missing last year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships with injury. Will play senior football this season.Twitter @Matt_Kennedy15At a Glance Junior Clubs: Collingullie Debut: 2016 Recruited From: Collingullie-Glenfield Park Brownlow Votes: - Community Ambassador: Wollondilly & Southern NSW (Collingullie-Glenfield Park, Lockhart, Osborne, East Wagga Kooringal, Wagga Tigers)
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Latest Player Videos

  • Trade Wrap: Craig Cameron

    GIANTS list manager Craig Cameron reflects on a successful trade period for the club.

  • R10 Post Match: Matthew Kennedy

    Matthew Kennedy speaks to GIANTS TV after the thrilling win over the Eagles and about playing against his childhood idol Sam Mitchell.

  • Toyo Gripping Play: Round 6

    It had everything, a stellar defensive effort, a mark of the year nomination and a goal that is still reverberating around Canberra.

  • R6 Post Match: Matt Kennedy

    He's played only a handful of games but the Friday Night victory over the Bulldogs in Canberra has definitely been the biggest yet.

  • Kennedy heading Home

    Matt kennedy is keen to re-live his own premiership glory as he heads to Narrandera for round one of the JLT Community Series.

  • Matt Kennedy on his Return to Pre-Season

    Matt Kennedy returns from a gruelling off-season back in the tiny town of Collingullie in southern NSW.

  • Justice Crew v Average Crew

    The GIANTS welcomed Paulie and Lukas from Justice crew to the club to take on our own Matt Kennedy and Harry Himmelberg in a series of challenges.

  • Matt Kennedy on Fox Footy

    David King speaks with an elated first gamer, Matt Kennedy in the rooms after the round 13 win over Essendon at Etihad Stadium.

  • Post Match: Matt Kennedy

    After three goals on debut, GIANTS TV speaks to youngster Matt Kennedy in the rooms after the win over the Bombers.

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    Rd 13: Matt Kennedy three on debut

    Matthew Kennedy snaps an important goal in the win over the Bombers in round 13.

Latest Player News

  1. Trades Leave GIANTS in Strong Draft Position

    The GIANTS will head to the 2017 NAB AFL Draft in a strong position following a successful trade period.

  2. Kennedy Traded to the Blues

    The GIANTS have received pick 25 in the 2017 NAB AFL Draft from Carlton in exchange for midfielder Matthew Kennedy.

  3. GIANTS Player Movements

    The GIANTS wish to advise that defender Nathan Wilson has requested a trade home to Western Australia due to family reasons, while Devon Smith and Matthew Kennedy have notified the club they will look to explore trade opportunities during the upcoming trade period.

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