Matthew Banks (footballer)
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Matthew Banks is a former Australian rules football
er who played with Essendon
in the Australian Football League
(AFL).
Banks was initially drafted in 1995 but soon lost his place on the senior list, before returning to the list after a strong season in the reserves.
He has the distinction of playing in two Anzac Day clashes, despite playing only three senior games for Essendon. He made his league debut in the 1997 Anzac Day fixture and played on Collingwood full-forward
Saverio Rocca
. Two weeks later he was again the Essendon full-back, chosen to play on Adelaide star Tony Modra
. His first and final league games was another Anzac Day match in 1998 when he injured his shoulder.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with Essendon
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL).
Banks was initially drafted in 1995 but soon lost his place on the senior list, before returning to the list after a strong season in the reserves.
He has the distinction of playing in two Anzac Day clashes, despite playing only three senior games for Essendon. He made his league debut in the 1997 Anzac Day fixture and played on Collingwood full-forward
Full-forward
Full-forward is a position in Australian rules football and Gaelic football with a key focus on kicking goals.Leading full-forwards of the Australian Football League are usually among those awarded with the Coleman Medal for the most goals in an AFL season....
Saverio Rocca
Saverio Rocca
Saverio "Sav" Giovanni Rocca is a punter for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League and former Australian rules footballer for both and in the Australian Football League. He has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.He is one of a few players who have converted from...
. Two weeks later he was again the Essendon full-back, chosen to play on Adelaide star Tony Modra
Tony Modra
Anthony 'Tony' Dale Modra is a former Australian rules football player, known for his spectacular marks. He played for the Adelaide Football Club and Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League, mainly at full forward. Modra had the physical strength and size to match the best...
. His first and final league games was another Anzac Day match in 1998 when he injured his shoulder.