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2009 Player Review - # 45 Matthew Whelan

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Matthew Whelan – Matty was like Wheatley and had a lot of soft-tissue injuries. He was also in a similar position to 'Robbo', in that we gave games to our young defenders, like Bennell and Cheney, at his expense. What he was able to do with our younger players was take on a leadership role at Casey. He did play 10 games and again brought his physicality to the side. Guys love playing with him because he is a great competitor and he should be really proud of his career – Sean Wellman on Melbournefc.com.au
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    A true professional whose body probably let him down in his last couple of seasons. I'd love to see him in a continuing role with the club if that's the way he wishes to go. Perhaps as a mentor to the talented indigenous youth at the club and working with our defenders.

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    bloody champion. there is no better memory of wheels than that bump on hird!!!

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    Disappointed I had to change my nominated 'Favourite Player' at the end of the season. He would still be my favourite if he was still part of our list. That says it all for me!

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    It was nice to see him get to the milestone, and probably the right time to call it a day.

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    Underrated at his best. However he was cruelled by soft tissue injuries throughout his career. And his last few years he was a shadow of the fine small defender that he had shown in earlier years.

    By many reports a fantastic leader and elder statesman in the playing group to younger indigenous players.

    Quiet achiever. Well done Wheels.

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    Underrated at his best. However he was cruelled by soft tissue injuries throughout his career. And his last few years he was a shadow of the fine small defender that he had shown in earlier years.

    By many reports a fantastic leader and elder statesman in the playing group to younger indigenous players.

    Quiet achiever. Well done Wheels.

    Never seemed to be 100% fit, but always valuable. Good luck Wheels.

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