Matt Rowell

Australian Rules Footballer

Birthday July 1, 2001

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Age 24 years old

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About

Australian football midfielder known for playing for the Gold Coast Suns, where he is known for his elite tackling, contested ball work, and his quirky pre-game grass eating ritual.

Before Fame

He grew up playing Australian rules football and played in high school. He was drafted No. 1 by the Gold Coast Suns in November 2019. He made his Australian Football League and Gold Coast Suns debut in March 2020.

Trivia

He was named the Gold Coast Players' Player after appearing in all 23 games in 2023. He won the Brownlow Medal, was named All-Australian, and won Gold Coast's Club Champion all in 2025.

Family Life

He was born in Sydney, Australia and raised in Melbourne, Australia.

Associated With

He has played alongside Noah Anderson on the Gold Coast Suns. He and Gary Ablett Jr. are both Brownlow medalists.