Leigh Matthews
AustraliaathleteMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Leigh Matthews is a former Australian rules football player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the AFL. He played for the Collingwood Magpies, winning four premierships and earning numerous accolades, including the Brownlow Medal. Following his playing career, Matthews became a successful coach, leading the Brisbane Lions to three consecutive premierships from 2001 to 2003. He is now a respected commentator and analyst, often sharing his expertise on the challenges faced by current teams and players.
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Leigh Matthews comments on the Swans and their players' performance during the finals.
Congratulations on the new gig, Peter V’landys. But you’ve dropped the ball with grand final entertainmentAustralia· 2026-09-25
Leigh Matthews is referenced as the coach of the Brisbane team that achieved a three-peat from 2001-03.
The preliminary final between Hawthorn Hawks and Brisbane Lions promised the world and overdelivered, grand final, umpires, Sam Mitchell, Jarman Impey, Chris Fagan, Hugh McCluggage, Kai Lohmann, Nick Watson, results, teamsAustralia· 2026-09-19
Football legend Leigh Matthews doubts Sydney will face a list upheaval following the Pullman hotel saga.
Leigh Matthews weights in on Sydney Swans Pullman Hotel drama, says Swans shouldn’t discard the five players suspended, Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, AFL trade periodAustralia· 2026-09-19
Leigh Matthews discusses how Alastair Clarkson was treated after his firing.
Why do we fawn over NFL when our own football codes have it all?Australia· 2026-09-11
Leigh Matthews is recognized as a three-time premiership winning Lions coach.
Great mates Logan Morris, Kai Lohmann shine as Brisbane Lions outclass Hawthorn Hawks and move towards top-four spot, AFL Finals 2026,Australia· 2026-08-07
Leigh Matthews commented on the concussion protocols affecting Tom Stewart.
I won’t tip the Wallabies, and you can’t make me … but gee, we’re a chanceAustralia· 2025-09-26
Leigh Matthews pointed out the advantage of a week off in September is no longer as pronounced.
Reigning premiers Brisbane are still standing and Collingwood Magpies will find it hard to beat them in their AFL preliminary finalAustralia· 2025-09-13
AFL great Leigh Matthews isn’t so sure, declaring on 3AW that Sicily 'is having a really bad year.'
Key takeouts from round 12Australia· 2025-06-02
Leigh Matthews said Melbourne was at the crossroads.
Gold Coast Suns v Adelaide Crows, Richmond Tigers v Brisbane Lions, North Melbourne Kangaroos v Sydney Swans scores, results, fixtures, teams, tips, games, how to watchAustralia· 2025-04-05
