Matthew Bishop (footballer)

Matthew Bishop
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-07-11) 11 July 1975 (age 49)
Original team(s) Box Hill (VFL)
Debut Round 5, 26 April 1998 (1998-04-26), Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide, at the MCG
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1998–1999 Melbourne 018 (4)
2000–2006 Port Adelaide 132 (4)
Total 150 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2006.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Matthew Bishop (born 11 July 1975) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Bishop started out with the Melbourne Demons after being elevated from their rookie list in 1998. He spent two seasons with them before moving to Port Adelaide in 2000, where he made a name for himself as one of the most solid defenders at the club. He played in Port Adelaide's 2004 premiership team.