Matthew "Matt" Fuller (born 31 January 1970) is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Playing career

Fuller played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St. George Dragons, South Sydney Rabbitohs,

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( Heritage № 1045) (two spells) (

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during second spell), and the Western Suburbs Magpies - making appearances everywhere in the forward pack. In 1995 he was part of the inaugural Western Reds squad and later served as the club's captain. On 26 September 1998, Fuller played at lock in

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’s 24-22 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at

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. In 1999, Fuller joined Western Suburbs and made 21 appearances for the club as they finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon. Western Suburbs only managed to win 3 games all year in their final season as a first grade club. Fuller played in Wests final ever game against Auckland at Campbelltown Stadium which ended in a 60-16 defeat. The match would also prove to be Fuller's last game in first grade.

Post Playing career

Following a stint where he captained Wakefield Trinity to a premiership in the United Kingdom, Fuller returned to Western Australia to position himself as one of Perth’s leading health and fitness experts. Fuller currently owns and manages the Fuller Fitness Training Centre. Self-employed gym owner/operator since 2001, Matt has grown and developed a successful and reputable training facility, where he has mentored over 15,000 personal training sessions. Fuller's views and opinions are frequently sought from the media in relation to all matters health and fitness. More recently, Fuller has become a permanent fixture on 720 ABC Radio Perth as an expert commentator when the rugby league comes to Perth and is a regular panelist o
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References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Fuller, Matthew 1970 births Living people Australian rugby league players Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players Rugby league hookers Rugby league locks Rugby league players from Sydney South Sydney Rabbitohs players St. George Dragons players Wakefield Trinity captains Wakefield Trinity players Western Reds players Western Suburbs Magpies players