Kelvin Matthews | |
Fullname: | Kelvin Matthews |
Birth Date: | 15 December 1953 |
Originalteam: | Chelsea |
Height: | 179 cm |
Weight: | 94 kg |
Position: | Centre |
Statsend: | 1982 |
Years1: | 1972–1978 |
Games Goals1: | 97 (99) |
Years2: | 1978–1982 |
Games Goals2: | 58 (70) |
Games Goalstotal: | 155 (169) |
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Kelvin Matthews (born 15 December 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer. He is the brother of Leigh Matthews, whom he played with at Hawthorn. Kelvin was a centreman and was a member of the Hawks' 1976 premiership side.
Slightly smaller than his brother, Kelvin was heavier and skilful enough to represent Victoria in an interstate game in 1974.
In a match against Fitzroy in 1977, Kelvin kicked eight goals and Leigh six.
Kelvin also did Aussie Rules coaching sessions in the Riverina township of Ganmain in the 1970s.