Matthew Laidlaw

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Matthew Laidlaw
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-02-09) 9 February 1987 (age 34)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers
Debut 30 June 2007, Sydney Swans
vs.  Geelong, at Skilled Stadium
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2007 Sydney Swans 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2007.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Matthew Laidlaw (born 9 February 1987) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.

He was recruited as the number 51 draft pick in the 2005 AFL Draft from Oakleigh Chargers.

Laidlaw has been nominated for the Cleo Bachelor of the Year 2009.


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