Peter Matera | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nickname(s) | Roo | ||
Date of birth | 3 April 1969 | ||
Place of birth | Wagin, Western Australia | ||
Original team(s) | South Fremantle (WAFL) | ||
Position(s) | Wing | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1990–2002 | West Coast | 253 (217) | |
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
1989–1997 | Western Australia | 5 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2002. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Peter Matera (born 3 April 1969) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is regarded as one of the greatest West Australians and indigenous players being a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and Indigenous Team of the Century as well as being 5 time All-Australian and 2 time premiership player.
Best known for his run and carry playing style he is best remembered for his best on ground performance in the 1992 Grand Final which won him the Norm Smith Medal.