Matt Rowell

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1. When was Matt Rowell born?July 1, 2001
2. What is the club?Gold Coast Suns
3. What is the AFL draft selection?First overall pick in the 2019 AFL Draft
4. Who is Matt Rowell?Matt Rowell is a footballer who plays for the Gold Coast Suns. He was born on July 1, 2001, and was chosen as the first overall pick in the 2019 AFL Draft.
5. What awards has Matt Rowell won?He has won the 2025 Brownlow Medal, the Marcus Ashcroft Medal, was named to the 2025 All‑Australian team, and received the Gold Coast Suns Club Champion award.

Contested Possession: A statistic awarded when a player gains possession of the ball while being closely marked by an opponent.
Brownlow Medal: The highest individual award in the AFL, presented annually to the fairest and best player during the home and away season.
All-Australian Team: An honorary team selected annually by a panel of experts to recognize the best players in the AFL across all positions.
AFL Draft: The annual process by which AFL clubs select eligible players who are not already on a club's list.