Matt Maguire
Australian footballer with club service
Born
May 30th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played professional Australian rules football, primarily with the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL). Represented Queensland in interstate matches. Contributed significantly to his teams with defensive skills and leadership on the field. Transitioned to coaching roles after retirement.
Played for Brisbane Lions from 2002 to 2011
Competed with Gold Coast Suns from 2011 to 2014
Represented Queensland in state competitions
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