Matthew Larkin (born 19 August 1964) is a former

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er who played for the

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. A midfielder, Larkin appeared 172 times for the Kangaroos in the

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between 1984 and 1993. He captained the club for three seasons in the early 1990s. From 1985 until 1988 he won three of the four North Melbourne

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awards. He had been recruited from Boronia.

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* * 1964 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) North Melbourne Football Club players Syd Barker Medal winners Werribee Football Club players Victorian State of Origin players {{AFL-bio-1960s-stub