Matt McIlwrick Date of Birth: 4 June, 1991 Height: 182 cm Weight: 95 kg Position: Hooker/Lock Rep. Honours: Junior Kiwis (2010) Junior Clubs: Halswell Hornets Previous Clubs: Nil FG Debut: Raiders v Sharks (2012, Round 8, Canberra Stadium) Club Debut: Raiders v Sharks (2012, Round 8, Canberra Stadium) Full Bio Nickname: Kiwi.Goal for 2013: Make the top 17 and play consistently good footyMatt McIlwrick broke through for his first grade debut in 2012 and emerged as a strong contender to be the Raiders long term number nine after a string of impressive performances.McIlwrick impressed in his debut season with his explosive speed around the ruck and work-rate in defence. A qualified personal trainer, the 21 year old is pound for pound one of the strongest and fittest players in the club.Following Travis Waddell’s departure, McIlwrick has a fantastic opportunity to cement a regular spot in first grade in 2013.
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